Iran issues warning to US as Strait of Hormuz ‘reopens’; oil prices tumble below $90 a barrel
Live updates as talks to end the war in the Middle East continue
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Oil and gas prices tumble as Iran pledges to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Abbas Araghchi says passage for commercial vessels will be permitted while there is a ceasefire in Lebanon
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz ‘open’ but US blockade remains in place
Unclear how quickly shipping can resume on pre-war conditions as 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon begins
The Strait of Hormuz is back ‘open’. Does this mean fuel crisis is over?
Mixed signals suggest there may be no quick return to the pre-war status quo
Global markets end week on positive note over possible Gulf war resolution
Price of oil tumbles to €88 a barrel in afternoon trading
‘We know who’s losing’: Tehran residents return to ruined city amid fears truce won’t last
Iranians contemplate a ruined city, destroyed infrastructure, an economy in turmoil and looming anxiety over the approaching ceasefire deadline
Car-sharing service GoCar puts €2 fuel surcharge on bookings
French company says move is ‘short-term’ as it deals with increased cost of fuel arising from Iran war
‘How different things are now’: Some of Ireland’s oldest people on what life was like over the last 100 years
‘Isn’t it marvellous for people to be able to read about their grandparents?’ Three ‘centenarians ambassadors’ recall what they have seen
Markets power towards weekly gain and oil below $100 on peace deal hopes
Almost all stock markets are back to levels before the war erupted at the end of February
The mix of chaotic politics and a resilient economy cannot last
World’s economy has withstood much chaos, but IMF forecasts make for sober reading
Ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon comes into effect
Live updates as talks to end the war in the Middle East continue
Trump claims credit as Israel and Lebanon agree to 10‑day ceasefire
Many specifics of ceasefire remain unclear, including whether the Israeli military will withdraw from areas it is occupying
Should I be worried about my summer travel plans amid jet fuel issues?
Europe reportedly has ‘maybe six weeks or so’ of jet fuel supplies on hand. What will this mean for flights?
Lebanon holds its breath as Israel agrees to 10-day ceasefire
US‑brokered pause in hostilities has raised cautious hopes after weeks of deadly strikes and mass displacement
European airlines have ‘maybe six weeks or so’ of jet fuel supplies left, warns energy chief
Differences between Washington and Tehran over Iran’s nuclear programme are main obstacle to holding fresh talks
What Trump hopes to achieve by blockading Iran’s ports
US move may increase economic pressure on Tehran but there are limits to what it can accomplish
The world’s next food crisis may have already begun
Developed countries could help by strengthening co-operation with developing ones and ensuring their full participation in global trade
Trump collides with reality as Iran war fails to bend to his narrative
Trade through the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted and Iran’s government is not bending to demands on its nuclear programme
When the crisis is caused by oil dependence, the solution isn’t cheaper oil
The tactics used by protesters show that our vulnerability is the fossil fuel system itself
What is going on with Donald Trump? Keith Duggan reports on bizarre social media activity
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No sign Irish holidaymakers will have summer holidays cancelled, but prices could surge
Ryanair sees about six weeks of secure jet fuel supplies for the moment
Donald Trump must heed Pope Leo’s words, not admonish his wisdom
Roman historian Tacitus made apt criticism of conquerors who create a wilderness and call it peace
Grim warning on gas prices, Taoiseach under pressure, and broke Floyd Mayweather
Early Edition with Aideen Finnegan: Why does Ireland have the most expensive electricity prices?
Why are prices so low in Spain when Ireland has the most expensive electricity in Europe?
Wholesale energy prices in Spain are among the cheapest in Europe but are surging elsewhere
‘Even the best-case scenario is bad’: EU chief warns of higher gas prices ‘for years’
Supplies of diesel and jet fuel may come under pressure if Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, European energy commissioner fears
Time has come for exnovation away from fossil fuels
The fuel shortages caused by the US-Israel war on Iran highlight the need to move towards more peaceful renewable-based futures
Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael TDs believe both parties left damaged after tumultuous 10 days
Renewed questions over Taoiseach’s future while need to reconnect with core voters identified within Fine Gael
US ‘feels good’ on prospects of Iran deal; Trump posts AI image of himself being held by Jesus
White House says US ‘feels good’ about prospects of Iran deal, as separate truce in Lebanon expected to come into effect
One-week ceasefire in Lebanon expected to take effect as US-Iran truce efforts continue
Donald Trump says war, which began after US and Israel attacked Iran in February, is ‘very close to being over’
JD Vance heckled at Turning Point USA event over Middle East war
US vice-president feels ire of protesters: ‘Jesus Christ does not support genocide!’
Markets mixed amid hopes of a deal to end war in Middle East
Budget airline Ryanair slipped 1.6% to €25.52 in Dublin even as oil prices stayed well below $100 a barrel on Wednesday
Iran has unleashed Gen Z tech warriors to ridicule the Trump administration
Gen Z Iranian content creators use AI-generated comedy videos and Lego animations of Trump in propaganda battle against US
Iran used Chinese spy satellite to target US bases
Leaked documents show IRGC secretly acquired system and used it to guide strikes during war in March
China courts America’s allies as US-dominated world order recedes
Beijing presents itself as a responsible and reluctant hegemon, as Xi Jinping meets leaders from UAE, Vietnam and Spain
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