Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Asia markets trade mixed, oil markets whipsaw on report that Trump is seeking Iran war exit

INTRO: Asian markets whipsawed in volatile trading on Tuesday, as oil prices dipped following a report from The Wall Street Journal that US President Donald Trump told aides he was willing to end the war without reopening the Strait of Hormuz.  

But investor concerns over a protracted conflict and an energy crisis continue to linger, as Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.


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Gold poised for worst month in more than 17 years

Gold prices gained on Tuesday on hopes of the Middle East war de-escalating.

But the precious metal is poised for its worst month in more than 17 years as expectations of a US interest rate cut fade.

Spot gold was up 1.25 per cent on Tuesday morning in Asia at $4,569 an ounce.

Rebecca Bundhun has more.

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India gets ready to hold world's largest population exercise

Millions of Indian officials will begin counting every single person living in the world's most populous nation this week, in what will be the first census since 2011.

The exercise was delayed by the pandemic and data is only expected next year.

Neha Poonia has more.

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Monday, March 30, 2026

White House says it’s not changing Cuba policy after allowing Russian oil delivery

The Trump Administration says its fuel sanctions on Cuba have not been lifted, despite allowing a Russian oil tanker to make a delivery to the beleaguered island. The US cut off shipments from Venezuela after deposing the country's president and threatened steep tariffs on countries that sent fuel to Cuba -in a bid to pressure the government to collapse. Toni Waterman has more from Washington.

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BRITISH DIPLOMAT EXPELLED FROM RUSSIA

A British diplomat has been expelled from Russia over allegations of spying.

The UK Foreign Office has responded, accusing Russia of an 'aggressive and co-ordinated campaign of harassment' against the official.

Maeve Gallagher reports.

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UK PM SAYS BRITAIN WON'T GET 'DRAGGED INTO' IRAN WAR

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says Britain won't get 'dragged into' the Iran War.

Launching Labour's local elections campaign, he insists he'll resist pressure from US President Donald Trump to get involved.

Maeve Gallagher reports.

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Trump continues mixed messages amid Iran threats

US president Donald Trump says there has been "great progress" in
discussions with Iran.

But he's also warning of fresh attacks on Iranian electricity plants
and oil wells.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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RADIO: REBELS ABDUCT CIVILIAN

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More than 300 civilians have reportedly been abducted by rebels from the Allied Democratic Forces in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Local officials say the abductions took place over the weekend in Ituri province. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa....

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G7 finance & energy ministers meeting to discuss Iran war

G7 finance & energy ministers are holding talks on Monday regarding the economic fallout of the war in Iran.

Central bank governors will also join the urgent meeting to address the energy and financial crisis caused by the conflict.

Ross Cullen reports.

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UK New Housing Targets Missed

The UK government will miss their own new house building target by more than a quarter, according to a new report.

The Labour government had pledged to build 1.5 million homes before the next scheduled general election in 2029, but an assessment by Ministry of Housing officials says they're likely to come in around 400 thousand homes short.

The UK is facing a chronic housing shortage, with a lack of supply blamed as one of the reasons for spiralling property costs. The average home is now more than seven and a half times the average income.

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India allows sale of "dirty fuel" kerosene oil as cooking gas supply remains affected by Iran war

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India is allowing the sale of the so-called dirty fuel kerosene at public distribution centers and commercial establishments as the nation's most vulnerable struggle to procure cooking fuel.

The country has been struggling with cooking gas supply since passage through the Strait of Hormuz was restricted due to war in the Middle East.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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Stocks slide in Asia, Brent crude heads for record monthly rise

INTRO: Stock markets slumped in Asia on Monday as oil prices head for a record monthly rise.

The Middle East war has entered its fifth week, with the conflict escalating despite efforts aimed at finding a diplomatic solution. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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Friday, March 27, 2026

Trump introduces new measures to ease pressure on US farmers hit by tariffs and war

US President Donald Trump has unveiled new measures aimed at helping American farmers - as the war in Iran drives up prices on everything from the fuel they put in their tractors - to the fertilizer they use to grow crops. Farmers are a key voting block for Republicans - but have been among the hardest hit by President Trump's policies - first his tariff war, and now the conflict in Iran. Toni Waterman has more from Washington

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Rubio: no US ground troops needed in Iran

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the US can achieve its
objectives in Iran without needing to send in American ground troops.

Diplomatic efforts to end the conflict are continuing but Rubio
suggested there were still no direct communications.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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US pushes Iran diplomacy, FBI director's email hacked

The US says diplomacy is continuing with Iran after the US president
extended his deadline for Tehran to fully open the Strait of Hormuz.

Meanwhile, Iran-linked hackers have gained access to FBI Director Kash
Patel's personal inbox, publishing documents and photos online.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Senate Approves DHS Partial Funding as Airport Chaos Mounts

The US Senate voted on Friday to fund the Department of Homeland
Security but stopped short of providing funding to immigration
enforcement officials.

If the House approves the measure, it could bring an end to hours-long
queues at the nation's airports after hundreds of unpaid workers quit.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Rubio joins G7 foreign ministers for talks

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is joining G7 counterparts in
France for talks on the conflict in Iran and the war in Ukraine.

The UK is among several powers expressing concern over Moscow
allegedly sharing intelligence with Tehran to help them target U.S.
forces.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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Pakistan’s aviation sector suffers $72 million setback

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Pakistan's aviation sector has incurred losses of around $72 million as airspace disruptions linked to the Iran war continue to ripple across the region. 

Hundreds of flights to Middle Eastern countries are being cancelled each day, affecting passengers and businesses reliant on regional connectivity.

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

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US delays threat to attack Iran’s energy infrastructure to 6 April

The United States has delayed a threat to attack Iran's energy infrastructure to 6 April.

The US president said the deadline extension request came from Tehran, though that's not been confirmed yet by Iran.

Donald Trump added that talks were going "very well", but Iran's leadership says the peace proposal floated by the US was excessive and unfair.

Ross Cullen reports from the Turkish city of Van, near the Iran border.

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UK GOVT ISSUES SCREEN TIME ADVICE FOR PARENTS

British parents are being advised to limit screen time for under-5s to one hour a day maximum.

The government has released its first ever guidance, which also says bedtimes and mealtimes should be device free.

And it advises that 2 year olds should never watch screens unsupervised.

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson says screen time should be with parents whenever possible.

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