Khamenei’s death raises questions about Trump’s China trip
U.S. President Donald Trump has been scheduled to visit China at the end of March, following tense trade relations with Beijing.
Oil soars amid Strait of Hormuz shipping fears as Iran war drives prices to nearly $80
The conflict in the Middle East has sent oil prices soaring, as Bret Crude hit a new 52-week high on Monday.
The digital front: Iran’s internet down for second day amid reports of U.S.-Israel cyberattacks
Iran is facing widespread internet disruptions following the U.S.-Israeli airstrikes over the weekend.
Global markets after Iran strikes: oil surges, airlines sink, bonds defy safe-haven playbook
Asian markets started the day lower across the board, with major markets in the region in negative territory.
How Iran chooses its supreme leader, and who could be next?
Ayatollah Khamenei’s death following the joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes has compelled country’s leadership to confront the task of selecting a new supreme leader.
European stocks set to slump as markets react to U.S., Israeli strikes on Iran
European stocks are expected to start the new trading week firmly in negative territory.
Live updates: Iran security chief Ali Larijani rejects U.S. talks, blames Trump for ‘chaos’
Follow the latest news after the U.S. and Israel launched a massive attack on Iran that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Iran conflict: Where things stand, global responses — and what comes next
The U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran is extending into its third day with each side pledging escalation.
Iran’s Ali Khamenei, who based iron rule on fiery hostility to the U.S. and Israel, dies at 86
He was killed on Saturday, aged 86, Iranian state media announced, in air strikes by Israel and the U.S. that pulverized his central Tehran compound.
Asia-Pacific markets tumble after Iran strikes, oil futures spike by over 8%
Oil futures on Monday jumped by over 8%, with West Texas Intermediate futures and Brent trading at $72.52 and $79.04 per barrel respectively.