Trump considering plans to occupy or blockade Iran’s Kharg Island – The Irish Times
Main PointsKey Reads Jade Wilson – 15 minutes ago Israel Defense Forces confirms killing of Iran’s Islamic IRGC…
U.S. Treasury yields edge higher as Iran war drives inflation pressure
U.S. Treasury yields edged slightly higher in early Friday trading as investors continue to navigate growing uncertainty over…
Japan wanted inflation and Iran war could grant that wish. But it’s not the type Tokyo desires
TOKYO, JAPAN – FEBRUARY 05: Tourists and shoppers walk through the Tsukiji shopping area on February 5, 2026…
'Why didn't you tell me about Pearl Harbor?', Trump says when asked about surprise Iran attack – The Journal
‘Why didn’t you tell me about Pearl Harbor?’, Trump says when asked about surprise Iran attack The JournalTrump mocks…
Fears of prolonged shock to global oil and gas prices deepen amid Middle East attacks – The Irish Times
Attacks on refineries and gasfields in the Middle East have compounded fears the escalating war in Iran and…
Three men ‘not bred for fishing’ fined for illegally catching single 60cm salmon – The Irish Times
Three men have been hit with cumulative fines of €1,275 concerning the possession of one unlawfully captured 60cm-long…
Donald Trump ‘considers’ sending more troops to Middle East; European gas prices jump 35% – The Irish Times
Main Points Iran has halted gas supplies to Iraq and threatened to attack oil facilities in Saudi Arabia,…
Joe Kent and Tucker Carlson add new dimension to Trump’s attempts to justify Iran war – The Irish Times
On Wednesday afternoon, US president Donald Trump made the short flight to Dover Airbase for the solemn transfer…
Leading Chinese remote-sensing scientist Zhang Jinshui dies at 47
Zhang Jinshui, a pioneering scientist in remote sensing who led major research and development programmes in China and…
Markets reel as Fed holds rates steady and Iran hits a key Qatar gas hub
U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference following the Federal Open Market Committee meeting…
Billy Joel finally sells his Long Island mansion, €12m under the asking price – The Irish Times
Billy Joel was a teenager when he first spotted the mansion, as he dredged oysters on a barge…
Investors are left with nowhere to hide as stagflation shock erodes traditional havens
Investors are finding few places to take cover as a fresh supply shock ripples across global markets, upending…