Trump to demand compensation for Tehran’s ‘conflicts’
President Donald Trump says he’ll demand compensation from Iran for people killed or wounded in the US war on Iran.
President Xi nevers wastes a good crisis. As Iran, Ukraine and Palestine distract the world, he tightens his grip | Simon Tisdall
China’s Xi Jinping with Donald Trump during a visit to Zhongnanhai Garden in Beijing on 15 May 2026. Photograph: Evan…
War on Iran: Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan sign defence pact
Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan have signed a trilateral defence pact in Mecca aimed at deterring aggression.
Iran’s grip on trade is a potent weapon, but it has an expiry date
Iran can exploit dependence on Hormuz today, but prolonged disruption will erode that leverage
Mexico deploys troops to secure avocado region after US halts imports
Mexico deployed more than 1,500 troops to its main avocado-producing state after the US suspended export inspections.
Strait of Hormuz tolls would harm livelihoods worldwide, shipowners warn
Eight leading shipping organisations sign letter opposing fees in critical waterway.
Trump administration refunds $100bn in tariffs struck down by Supreme Court
Move comes after the US Supreme Court struck down many of Trump's sweeping levies in February.
War on Iran: US-Iran deal edges closer
A deal between the US and Iran could be signed within 48 hours, according to US officials.
Iran, Oman, US ‘close’ to Hormuz deal: What do they all want?
An agreement could restore shipping through crucial waterway, paving way for peace talks between Tehran and Washington.
Trump administration sued by 25 states over new tariffs on trading partners
The states claim the new levies are a pretext to re-impose tariffs that were ruled illegal by the US Supreme…