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Trump cancels Iran strikes, hinting at surprise Hormuz deal

Trump cancels Iran strikes, hinting at surprise Hormuz deal

Another deal on the table? Donald Trump has called off planned Iran strikes, telling the world he cancelled an imminent attack “subject to being able to rapidly make a DEAL”. In a post on Truth Social on Saturday evening, the US president said the agreement would include the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz […]

1 month ago

US signs landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia amid arms-race fears

US signs landmark nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia amid arms-race fears

The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark nuclear deal that will allow the Gulf kingdom to develop a civilian nuclear programme, in an agreement announced on Wednesday that experts warn could raise the risk of proliferation across an already unstable region. The US-Saudi Arabia nuclear deal, described by Washington as a “peaceful […]

1 month ago

List of cheapest and most expensive fuel brands in the UK revealed

List of cheapest and most expensive fuel brands in the UK revealed

Here’s how the prices can vary As hostilities in the Middle East have resumed, fears of a fuel spike have reignited again, as per latest reports. Amid fears of a spike, RAC looked at the brands offering the cheapest petrol prices right now, which can vary by as much as 62.3p between the lowest and […]

1 month ago

EasyJet boss issues statement on summer jet fuel supplies

EasyJet boss issues statement on summer jet fuel supplies

Important update for Brits The boss of EasyJet has issued a statement on concerns around jet fuel supplies this summer. In recent months, much of the talk around the travel industry has been the rising cost of fuel and the number of cancelled flights around the world. As the war in the Middle East continues, […]

3 months ago

Iran ‘fires two missiles at US warship’ near Strait of Hormuz

Iran ‘fires two missiles at US warship’ near Strait of Hormuz

They didn’t take Trump’s warning seriously Iran has fired “two missiles” at a US warship, stopping it from entering the Strait of Hormuz, it has been reported. According to Iran’s Fars news agency, the missiles hit the warship near Jask Island, after it ignored Iranian warnings. Meanwhile, state TV has reported that Iran’s navy prevented […]

4 months ago

Major airline cuts 20,000 flights to preserve jet fuel amid Iran War

Major airline cuts 20,000 flights to preserve jet fuel amid Iran War

Here’s what will happen to long-haul flights In order to save on the soaring cost of jet fuel caused by the Iran war, a major airline has announced it is cutting thousands of flights. This summer, 20,000 short-haul flights are being cut from its schedule, the airline revealed. According to Lufthansa, the German flag carrier, […]

4 months ago