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Iran truce spurs hopes for world economy, but recovery will be rocky
AFP, Published on 08/04/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - The ceasefire agreed between Iran and the United States should bring some relief to a world economy that has been roiled since the start of hostilities on February 28, even if not all sectors will rebound at the same pace.
Telenor faces lawsuit over claims it exposed Myanmar customers to junta repression
Reuters, Published on 08/04/2026
» A Swedish non-profit filed a class action lawsuit against Telenor on Tuesday on behalf of over 1,200 people whose phone data it says the Norwegian telecommunications' Myanmar subsidiary shared with the country's military junta following a 2021 coup.
Malaysia receives Japan equipment for team observing Thai-Cambodia conflict
Kyodo News, Published on 08/04/2026
» KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia received equipment worth ¥9 million (US$56,800) from Japan on Wednesday as part of its assistance to boost a Southeast Asia peacekeeping team monitoring the conflict along the Thailand-Cambodia border.
Jet fuel supplies to take 'months' to recover from war disruption: IATA
AFP, Published on 08/04/2026
» SINGAPORE - It will take months for jet fuel supplies and prices to normalise even with the Strait of Hormuz open, the head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said on Wednesday.
Hours before news of ceasefire, Pope Leo XIV issues strong rebuke of Trump
New York Times, Published on 08/04/2026
» NEW YORK — Pope Leo XIV, the first US-born pontiff, issued a rare rebuke of President Donald Trump on Tuesday, saying it was “truly unacceptable” to threaten to wipe out Iran’s “whole civilisation.”
Trump branded 'crazy' over apocalyptic Iran threats
AFP, Published on 08/04/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - Donald Trump is no stranger to provocative language. But his threat to wipe out Iranian civilization and other recent menacing comments have prompted critics to question the US president's mental health.
Pakistan makes last-minute bid to avert Trump threat to destroy Iran
AFP, Published on 08/04/2026
» TEHRAN - Pakistan made a last-minute proposal Tuesday to avert catastrophic US attacks on Iran, hours ahead of a deadline set by President Donald Trump who warned a "whole civilization will die tonight".
War in the Middle East: latest developments
AFP, Published on 08/04/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - The latest developments in the Middle East war:
Trump warns 'whole civilisation will die' in Iran if ultimatum expires
AFP, Published on 07/04/2026
» WASHINGTON - United States President Donald Trump warned that "a whole civilisation will die" in Iran on Tuesday if the country does not heed his ultimatum to accept US war demands.
Oil rises, stocks fall as Trump's Iran deadline looms
AFP, Published on 07/04/2026
» LONDON - Oil prices jumped Tuesday and stocks fell after US-Israeli strikes on the key Iranian oil export terminal of Kharg island, with investors bracing for US President Donald Trump's looming deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating attacks.