Tuesday, March 17, 2026

EU reluctant to join Trump mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz

EU foreign ministers have signalled reluctance to join President Trump's proposed mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz.

The German Chancellor says this war "is not a matter for NATO", and the alliance itself defended Europe's response, saying its members "have already stepped up to provide additional security in the Mediterranean".

Ross Cullen reports.

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Gold price edge higher ahead of interest rate decisions

Gold prices rose more than half a percent on Tuesday, boosted as fears about disruption to oil shipments due to the Middle East conflict eased. This also came ahead of a wave of central bank policy decisions this week.

Spot gold was up at $5,035 an ounce in early trade.

Rebecca Bundhun has more.

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Iran seeking release of 3 seized tankers from India: report

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Iran is reportedly seeking the release of three tankers seized by India as part of talks to allow Indian vessels to sail through the Strait of Hormuz. 

India says there's no "exchange" between New Delhi and Tehran, after two Indian gas tankers were allowed through the blockade in the Gulf. 

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi. 

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Trump seeks to delay meeting with China's Xi by 'a month or so'

INTRO: US President Donald Trump has asked Beijing to postpone his upcoming meeting with Xi Jinping in China.

Meanwhile, Asian equities rose in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Oil prices remain above $100 a barrel on Tuesday. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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Monday, March 16, 2026

Trump backed board approves closure of Kennedy Center for renovations

The Kennedy Center Board has signed off on President Trump's proposal to close the performing arts center for a two-year renovation. The decision comes amid an exodus of performers who have objected to the President renaming the building to include his surname. Toni Waterman has more.

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Oil prices whipsaw as Strait of Horumz remains shuttered to most traffic

Oil prices continued to whipsaw on Monday - climbing to over $106 a barrel before settling above $100 for a third straight session. The elevated prices come as the strategic Strait of Hormuz remains closed to most shipping traffic. Fiona Mee has this report from Dubai.

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UK WORKING WITH ALLIES TO RE-OPEN STRAIT OF HORMUZ

The UK is working with all of its allies to re-open the Strait of Hormuz, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said at a press conference this morning.

He also announced a government contribution of over $70million to support British households with rising oil costs.

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Muted response to Trump demands for warships in Strait of Hormuz

US President Trump's demand for countries to send warships to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian attacks has drawn a muted response.

He warned that NATO faces a "very bad" future if its members fail to come to Washington's aid.

Kate fisher reports from Washington


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US-China talks conclude amid uncertainty over possible Trump-Xi summit

The United States and China have concluded two days of bilateral talks in Paris.

The two sides discussed economic issues, and a possible summit in China at the end of the month between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

However, doubts have now been cast on that meeting, with the US treasury secretary saying that the US president may now stay in Washington to coordinate the war against Iran from there, and downplayed concerns that a delayed visit was due to increased tensions between the two sides.

Ross Cullen reports.

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NATO Future Questioned Over Strait Defence

The future of NATO has been called into question by Donald Trump, if US allies fail to help reopen a key shipping lane in the Middle East.

Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz - a crucial route for global supplies of oil and gas.

The US President says "its only appropriate the beneficiaries of the Strait help to make sure nothing bad happens there."

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US-China continue talks in Paris ahead of expected Trump-Xi summit

The United States and China are resuming bilateral talks on Monday after a first day of face-to-face meetings in Paris.

The two sides are discussing economic issues and the expected summit in China at the end of the month between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping.

Ross Cullen reports.


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China slams US trade probe ahead of Paris talks

China’s top economic official will meet with his US counterpart in France over the weekend, less than three weeks before US President Donald Trump's expected summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

It comes as the United States announced new trade investigations into alleged overcapacity targeting China and other key partners, drawing criticism from Beijing. Laura Westbrook reports.

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China slams US trade probe ahead of Paris talks

INTRO: China's top economic official will meet with his US counterpart in France over the weekend, less than three weeks before US President Donald Trump's expected summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.

It comes as the United States announced new trade investigations into alleged overcapacity targeting China and other key partners, drawing criticism from Beijing. Laura Westbrook reports.


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India says diplomacy with Iran working as two LPG carries pass through Strait of Hormuz

India's foreign minister says diplomacy with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz is working  as New Delhi scrambles to keep cooking gas flowing to more than a billion people.

S. Jaishankar told the Financial Times that direct talks with Tehran are "already yielding some results," with two Indian Liquified Petroleum Gas tankers crossing the strait over the weekend.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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India says diplomacy with Iran working as two LPG carries pass through Strait of Hormuz

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India's foreign minister says diplomacy with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz is working  as New Delhi scrambles to keep cooking gas flowing to more than a billion people.

S. Jaishankar told the Financial Times that direct talks with Tehran are "already yielding some results," with two Indian Liquified Petroleum Gas tankers crossing the strait over the weekend.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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India says diplomacy with Iran working as two LPG carries pass through Strait of Hormuz

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India's foreign minister says diplomacy with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz is working  as New Delhi scrambles to keep cooking gas flowing to more than a billion people.

S. Jaishankar told the Financial Times that direct talks with Tehran are "already yielding some results," with two Indian Liquified Petroleum Gas tankers crossing the strait over the weekend.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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China urges US to 'immediately correct erroneous' trade practices

INTRO: Beijing says it's urged Washington to correct its actions following the United States launching new trade probes last week and to address differences through dialogue.

Top economics officials from both countries are meeting in Paris, which could pave the way for a summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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Sunday, March 15, 2026

Tehran denies seeking U.S. ceasefire after Trump says Iran was “decimated”

Iran's Foreign Minister is rebuffing any suggestion his government has asked the United States for a ceasefire, as the conflict in the Middle East enters its third week.

It follows President Trump posting on social media at the weekend that Iran was beaten and completely decimated militarily, economically, and in every other way.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Saturday, March 14, 2026

President Trump tells China, the UK and others to send ships to Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump has called on countries including China and the UK to send ships to the Strait of Hormuz to keep the crucial trade waterway open.

Iran has mostly closed it off to commercial shipping unless the US and Israel end the war.

Jagruti Dave has more from Washington.


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Friday, March 13, 2026

Hegseth says "don't worry" about Strait of Hormuz

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Friday will see the most U-S strikes on Iranian targets since the war began nearly two weeks ago with the US military laser-focused on hitting Iran's military industrial complex. In a briefing with reporters, he also implied Iran's new Supreme Leader hasn't been seen in public because he was "disfigured" during the initial strikes that killed his father. Toni Waterman has more.

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