Proplastics weathers the storm as global tensions test resilience
The Q1 20206 trading update from Proplastics paints the picture of a company navigating a difficult operating environment while still delivering strong growth.
Trump slams Iran proposal, Tehran says US demands “unreasonable”
US President Donald Trump has said the ceasefire with Iran is “on life support” after rejecting Tehran’s latest proposal to end the conflict, calling it “totally unacceptable”.
Iran responds to US peace proposal as tensions escalate in the region
Washington is reviewing Tehran’s response to its latest proposal for ending the war.
Day 71 of Middle East conflict — US awaits response from Iran on proposal to end war
Iran has warned it would launch a “heavy assault” on US assets in the Middle East if its ships face further attacks, as the US awaits response from the country on proposal to end war.
US hopes for ‘serious offer’ from Iran today
The US expects a response today from Iran on a proposal to end the war, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, adding he hopes “it’s a serious offer.”
Iran reviewing US proposal as Trump pressures Tehran for agreement on deal to end war
Iran said it was reviewing the latest American proposals on ending the war, as U.S. President Donald Trump threatened the country with a new wave of bombing unless a deal is reached that includes reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz to international shipping.
The obvious solution to the global oil shock finally makes sense
If oil is in such short supply, why can’t we simply drill more of it?
African govts need to take urgent action on fertiliser shortages
The conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran is disrupting global fertiliser trade flows – and this stands to leave millions of African farmers without the ammonia, urea, phosphate, sulphur and other fertiliser inputs vital to growing more food in sub-Saharan Africa.
Gold boom lifts Africa’s reserves to $530 billion
The jump highlights how African economies are adjusting reserve strategies as currency volatility, inflation risks, geopolitical tensions and tighter global financing conditions continue to pressure emerging markets.
Oil prices rise as Iran restricts access to Strait of Hormuz, ceasefire nears expiration
Brent crude, the international benchmark, is up about 7 percent to $96.88, after settling on Friday at its lowest level since March 10 on news Iran would reopen the strait. US crude was up 7 percent to $90.33.