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HISTORICAL FACTS: 3 - The Untold Story

US declares ‘V for Victory’ in Iran but chaos in the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon continues

A major escalation in Lebanon by Israel threatens to derail the Iran ceasefire less than a day after it was announced

The Independent UK

Cost of Trump’s Iran war is now estimated to be $500 million a day

U.S. may already have spent as much as $31 billion on five-week conflict, think-tank estimates

The Independent UK

Secret passwords and crypto payments: Inside Iran’s mysterious new ‘tollbooth system’ in the Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices surged again on Thursday after Donald Trump dashed hopes of a swift resolution to the Middle East war

The Independent UK

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Thames Water ‘close to deal that would spare it new Ofwat fines until 2030’

Offer reportedly put forward by creditors hoping to save struggling firm from being renationalised temporarily

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: How did Russia become the unexpected beneficiary of the Iran war?

In today’s newsletter: As conflict engulfs Iran, shifting global alliances and soaring energy prices are reshaping the existing power balances that could redefine the next stage of international security

The Guardian - UK

The New York Times drops freelance journalist who used AI to write book review

Writer and author Alex Preston said he “made a serious mistake” after a reader spotted similarities between his review and one that appeared in the Guardian

The Guardian - UK

Hegseth’s broker accused of seeking to invest millions in defense contractors before Iran war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accused of attempting to profit from Operation Epic Fury as Pentagon insists claim ‘false and fabricated’

The Independent UK

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TotalEnergies made $1bn profit from Middle East oil bet as war disrupts prices

The French energy giant is reported to have dominated the Middle East crude market in March, snapping up dozens of oil cargoes as wartime disruptions created a historic opening for traders.

Euronews

Brent crude hits $116 a barrel as Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ Iran’s oilwells and export hub

Investors nervous over escalation of Middle East conflict as US president says he wants to ‘take the oil in Iran’

The Guardian - US

Brent crude rises after Trump says he wants to ‘take the oil’ in Iran and Yemeni Houthis launch second attack on Israel – as it happened

Brent crude on track for record monthly increase; aluminium prices hit four-year highs after Iranian attacks on Middle East smelters

The Guardian - UK

Oil set for record monthly gain – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

US treasury department demands retraction of story on increased oversight of Federal Reserve

Treasury department said Financial Times article about Scott Bessent’s views on Fed oversight was ‘manufactured’

The Guardian - US

'Saudi pact becoming a problem for us': Why Pak wants to host US-Iran peace talks

Pakistan’s push to host US–Iran peace talks is being shaped as much by urgency as by opportunity. Islamabad is growing increasingly wary that its defence pact with Saudi Arabia could pull it deeper into a widening regional conflict.

The Times of India

Senator Murphy Alleges 'Corrupt' Insider Trading After £1.17 Billion Futures Bet Placed Minutes Before Trump's Iran Post

An anonymous trader's massive futures trades just before Trump's Iran strike pause announcement have sparked insider trading allegations from a US senator and a Nobel Prize-winning economist.

International Business Times UK

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'Asim Munir spoke to Trump': Is Pakistan emerging as backchannel in Iran war?

Pakistan is positioning itself as a key mediator in the US-Israel-Iran conflict, with its army chief and prime minister engaging in separate calls with US and Iranian leaders. Islamabad has offered its capital as a venue for potential discussions, aiming to facilitate peace amid ongoing regional tensions and stalled diplomatic…

The Times of India

Are US-Iran talks happening in Pakistan? What White House said

The White House has not confirmed reports of potential meeting between US and Iranian officials in Islamabad, calling the situation sensitive and fluid. Mediating countries, including Pakistan, are reportedly attempting to convene US-Iran talks, though Tehran denies direct negotiations. This diplomatic push follows a pause in US strikes on Iran's…

Tom’s Hardware

Microsoft considering suing OpenAI over Altman's recent deal with Amazon, report claims — exclusivity dispute revolves around Frontier multi-agent service

Microsoft ruminating on suing OpenAI over Altman's recent deal with Amazon

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 falls as Strait of Hormuz uncertainty continues

The FTSE 100 Index closed down 44 points at 10,261.15.

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Fortune

'Proceed with caution': Elon Musk offers warning after Amazon reportedly had mandatory meeting to address 'high blast radius' and AI-related incidents

“Folks, as you likely know, the availability of the site and related infrastructure has not been good recently,” Dave Treadwell, an Amazon senior vice president reportedly wrote in an email.

The Guardian - US

Amazon is determined to use AI for everything – even when it slows down work

Corporate employees said Amazon’s race to roll out AI is leading to surveillance, slop and ‘more work for everyone’.

The Times of India

A new Khamenei as Supreme Leader, oil above $100: Did Trump miscalculate Iran?

Operation Epic Fury escalates as Iran installs Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader following his father's death. With oil prices soaring above $100 a barrel and attacks widening across the region, the conflict is morphing into a larger, riskier war with no clear end in sight.

Tom’s Hardware

Palmer Luckey’s retro gaming venture seeks $1 billion valuation as FPGA-based Nintendo 64 clone launch nears — ModRetro's M64 console plays original N64 cartridges, supports 4K resolution

Palmer Luckey is said to be in talks with investors to raise funds for ModRetro at a $1 billion valuation as the retro gaming company prepares to ship its second product.

Fortune

Forget the U.S. Navy, the best protection for ships traveling through the Strait of Hormuz may be claiming to be a 'Chinese' or 'Muslim' vessel

Most ships in the U.S. Navy’s fleet are in port or in maintenance and training, with less than a fifth of the force at sea for operations, according to CSIS.

The Guardian - UK

UK supermarket chain Iceland drops trademark dispute with Iceland

Company promises ‘rapprochement discount’ for shoppers from country after decade-long action in EU court

The Times of India

Why Khamenei’s death could become Trump’s most expensive victory

President Trump's decision to eliminate Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has dramatically altered the Middle East. While a tactical victory, the move has triggered regional missile exchanges and rising oil prices. Analysts warn that removing Khamenei, who controlled escalation, may lead to a more unpredictable and volatile Iran, posing…

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