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Solar panels won’t slash energy bills on their own – an expert explains how to maximise savings

Energy bills in the UK are still expected to rise in the coming months, putting more pressure on household budgets despite the shaky ceasefire in the Gulf.

The Conversation

Australian shares pare early gains with banks sluggish

Equities markets are betting on a timely end to the Persian Gulf conflict, but the likely aftermath of the energy shock is keeping the champagne firmly corked.

AAP

How war in Gulf reveals the ‘cut corners’ on British defence

With the army’s size halved since the cold war, UK ambitions to be globally deployable do not match the reality, experts say

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Qatar rejects claims of side deals with Iran and calls for regional solution to war

The fallout from the war is disrupting shipping and energy flows, pushing Gulf states to work more closely together and support diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation and stabilise the region.

Euronews

First aid shipments delivered to Iran since start of war, Red Cross says

The war has killed at least 3,000 people in Iran, 2,020 in Lebanon, 23 in Israel and more than a dozen in Gulf Arab states.

Euronews

Energy prices set to rise as last Gulf Tankers reach Europe, analysts say

Energy analysts have warned of surging energy prices beyond already elevated levels, as the last vessels carrying oil and natural gas from the Strait of Hormuz before the conflict have reached Europe. Supply forecasts for oil and gas remain optimistic as US deliveries are expected.

Euronews

After US-Iran talks fail, China proposes four-point plan for Middle East peace

China on Tuesday outlined a four-point proposal for lasting peace in the Middle East, with foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning sharing details of remarks made by President Xi Jinping.

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Trump’s remarks about the Pope ‘utterly deplorable’, Swinney says

Scotland’s First Minister also called on the UK Government to act to mitigate the impact of the Gulf crisis on fuel prices.

Evening Standard

Trump vows to hit Iran ships as US begins strait blockade

WASHINGTON : The US military said it would begin enforcing President Donald Trump-announced blockade of the Hormuz Strait at 10am EST on Monday (7.30pm IST), while clarifying that the embargo will only apply to vessels entering or departing Iranian ports and not other Gulf entrepôts. Iran responded by saying “no…

The Times of India

Strait of Hormuz blockade: the complex regional realities the US ignores at its peril

After the breakdown of ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran, President Donald Trump has now ordered a blockade of the pivotal Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf.

The Conversation

‘That’s not going to play too well’: Trump admits he almost renamed the Gulf of America after himself, then claimed he was kidding

Trump’s self-naming impulse strikes again.

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What will the UK’s role be in the strait of Hormuz when the Iran war ends?

Royal Navy has few mine-hunting ships to deploy as world leaders discuss how to safeguard shipping

The Guardian - UK

US starts naval blockade of Iranian ports after deadline passes

Iran warns Americans they face higher pump prices due to prohibition imposed on Monday evening

The Guardian - UK

Qantas nonstop London-Sydney flights move one step closer

Australian national airline says demand is currently strong for Heathrow-Perth direct departures that avoid the Gulf

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Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade threatens piracy and risks outright war against China

ANALYSIS: Trump’s threats to the Strait of Hormuz will make America a pirate nation and risk conflict with China, making Beijing seem like the grown-ups, explains world affairs editor Sam Kiley

Texas Observer

How Trump’s ‘God Squad’ Could Devastate Endangered Species Along Texas’ Gulf Coast

If left intact, the exemption for oil and gas companies in the Gulf of Mexico could forever harm vulnerable species and their habitats.

International Business Times UK

'Gulf of Trump'? President Reveals Bizarre Naming Idea He Scrapped Before Rebranding the Gulf of Mexico

President Trump considered renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the 'Gulf of Trump', sparking discussions on political branding and geographic naming.

The Guardian - UK

Collapse of US-Iran talks heightens fears of prolonged energy shock

Oil prices and borrowing costs are expected to rise this week as tankers remain stranded in the Gulf

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The Conversation

Kenyans are encouraged to work abroad, but protection rights remain weak – new research

Labour migration from Kenya was oriented towards Africa, North America and Europe until the 1990s. Kenyans then started moving to the Gulf countries, such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Oman. Most Kenyan labour migrants to the Gulf perform low-waged work, the women in domestic occupations and…

The Times of India

Saudi Arabia launches 5 rail routes to cut cargo time and costs, linking Gulf ports faster

Saudi Arabia has launched five new rail logistics routes to accelerate cargo movement and reduce transport costs, connecting Gulf ports with key economic hubs. This initiative aims to enhance supply chain efficiency, ease highway congestion, and position the Kingdom as a vital link in global trade under Vision 2030.

The Times of India

The art of no deal: Nuclear mistrust sinks Vance Mission

High-stakes diplomatic talks between U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance and Iran in Pakistan concluded without an agreement, deepening uncertainty over a Gulf ceasefire. Vance acknowledged the failure, stating Iran rejected Washington's "final and best offer," while Iran cited U.S. unwillingness to recognize its "legitimate rights and interests."

Radio France Internationale

Macron presses for Middle East de-escalation as Iran–US talks begin

Emmanuel Macron is stepping up France's diplomatic push with Gulf and regional partners, as Iran–US talks got underway in Islamabad, amid hopes of a de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East.

Evening Standard

Swinney demands greater engagement with UK Government over Gulf conflict

Scottish First Minister John Swinney wrote to the Prime Minister setting out his concerns.

International Business Times

Trump Posts "GREAT!!!" on Truth Social as Oil Tankers Flow Freely – What It Means for Energy Markets

President Donald Trump took to Truth Social early Saturday with a single emphatic word — "GREAT!!!" — accompanied by an image of empty supertankers steaming toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, signaling apparent relief as maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz normalized following weeks of high-stakes tensions with Iran.

International Business Times

Kuwait International Airport Remains Closed Today Amid Regional Tensions

Kuwait International Airport stayed shuttered Saturday with no commercial passenger flights operating, as authorities continued to cite persistent security concerns and infrastructure repairs following months of regional instability that first forced the closure on Feb. 28.

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