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WTO says world experiencing worst trade disruption in 80 years
WTO chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says the global trade order has ‘irrevocably changed’.
Published On 26 Mar 2026
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Philippines farmers feeling the pinch of the war on Iran
Cabbage farmers in the Philippines are harvesting their crops at a loss as prices plunge and fuel costs soar.
Published On 25 Mar 2026
Trump to visit Xi Jinping in China on May 14 and 15 after Iran war delay
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt says Chinese President Xi Jinping will also visit US at a later date.
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US-Iran mediation: What are each side’s demands – and is a deal possible?
Trump’s envoys have sent a 15-point ceasefire plan to Iran via Pakistan. But Tehran has its own conditions.
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US-Israel war on Iran: What’s happening on day 25 of attacks?
Trump claims talks on with Iran, as he holds off on energy attacks, but Tehran denies any negotiations.
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What Trump said about Iran after postponing military strikes
After announcing the US will postpone strikes on Iran’s power plants, Donald Trump said Iran called him to make a deal.
Published On 23 Mar 2026
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How Israel is reacting to Trump’s ‘de-escalation’ with Iran
There is expected to be pushback from Israel following President Donald Trump’s move towards de-escalation with Iran.
Published On 23 Mar 2026
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China ‘is playing the long game’ in Iran war by staying neutral
Han Shen Lin, director of the China Office at the Asia Consultative Group, says that China is likely to remain neutral,
Published On 23 Mar 2026
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US says it has crippled Iranian threat in Strait of Hormuz
The US says it hit Iranian coastal missile sites and infrastructure, crippling Tehran’s threat to the Strait of Hormuz.
Published On 21 Mar 2026
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India cooking gas crisis forces exodus of textile workers
Indian textile workers are returning home after days without cooking gas, as an LPG crisis linked to the Iran war.
Published On 20 Mar 2026
