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Economy

ECB rate hike in focus as Eurozone's 'Big Four' post high inflation

Inflation picked up across the EU’s largest economies in May, driven by higher energy prices, fuelling expectations that the ECB will raise interest rates at its June meeting.

Iran

Iran-US deal nears finish line — but Trump and Khamenei must say yes

The draft memorandum includes unrestricted Hormuz shipping, Iran removing mines within 30 days and US sanctions waivers on Iranian oil, with nuclear talks to follow.

Markets

Oil prices fall and markets rise on optimism over Iran ceasefire deal

Markets rallied, and oil fell after reports that the United States and Iran had agreed in principle to extend their ceasefire, boosting hopes of a sustained de-escalation in the conflict.

Iran

US and Iran reach tentative deal, pending Trump's approval

The US and Iran have agreed to extend the ceasefire by 60 days to make space for further negotiations to end the war but Trump still has to approve the deal, reports said Thursday, citing US officials familiar with the matter.

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Lebanon

Israel strikes southern Beirut amid escalation in southern Lebanon

The intensification comes after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced an expansion in the Israeli military's attacks in Lebanon, despite an ongoing ceasefire.

Gaza

Plans for Gaza Stabilisation Force in question as troop pledges stall

The Iran war has made it more difficult for Arab and Muslim leaders to openly cooperate with the United States and Israel, which many in the region view as aggressors.

Iran

Iranians slowly returning online after months-long internet shutdown

Iranian authorities decided to lift some restrictions this week as negotiators appeared to be closing in on a more permanent truce, but many Iranians now fear access could be cut off again, at a moment’s notice.

Europe Today

Birol warns Europe easing Russia sanctions would be a 'major mistake'

IEA chief says “knocking on Russia’s door” would be a repeat of past mistakes, even as the EU is rattled by a price shock stemming from the Strait of Hormuz shutdown. Agency warns of "biggest energy security crisis ever".

Iran

US says Iran fired ballistic missile towards Kuwait

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said earlier on Thursday that its forces had targeted a US airbase.

Iran

US military launches another strike on Iran as potential deal stalls

According to the US Central Command, its forces struck four Iranian one-way attack drones posing a threat around the Strait of Hormuz and a ground control station in Bandar Abbas 'that was about to launch a fifth drone'.

Iran

Trump warns Iran to make a deal or 'we'll finish the job'

Speaking at a White House cabinet meeting on Wednesday, the US president said he was unsatisfied with Tehran's offers and in no rush, even as the White House dismissed an Iranian state television report of a draft agreement as a "complete fabrication".

Iran

IRGC warns Iran's coast will become a 'graveyard' if US strikes resume

An IRGC Navy official threatened to turn Iran's entire Gulf coastline into a killing ground if the US resumed strikes, even as negotiators reported the two sides were closer to an initial agreement than at any point since the April ceasefire.

Iran

Ayatollah Khamenei breaks silence to vow no US bases in the region

In his longest statement while still not appearing in public, Iran's new ayatollah said US military bases would have no place in the region, as CENTCOM acknowledged overnight strikes on missile sites and Iranian boats laying mines, and a tanker was struck near Oman.

Markets

Oil steadies at $100 and markets stay volatile as US-Iran talks stall

Brent crude trades at $100 per barrel while European indices drop, Asian stocks close mostly flat and US equities open higher. Markets remain volatile as US-Iran talks stall and President Trump reiterates nuclear demands.

Europe in Motion

Iran war: How have some airlines managed to cut flight prices?

While Europe-Asia airfares soar, budget airlines slash or keep prices low to tempt people back into travel amid weak demand and higher operational costs. How can they do it and how long will it last?

Lebanon

At least 12 killed in Israeli strike on village in eastern Lebanon

The Israeli military did not comment on this particular strike, but said on Monday that it was targeting Hezbollah infrastructure in eastern Lebanon.

Travel News

Do German holiday hotspots benefit from the Iran war?

A rise in bookings is expected above all on the North Sea and Baltic coasts, said CDU politician Christoph Ploß, the federal government’s tourism commissioner.

Europe Today

VDL heads to Lithuania, condemns Russia as Baltic tensions rise

Ahead of her visit to Lithuania today following recent drone incursions in the three Baltic states, the European Commission president Ursula Von der Leyen has said “Russia’s public threats against the Baltic states are completely unacceptable."

Iran

Gulf braces for Iran's response as US strikes shake peace talks

Tehran has vowed a "far more severe" response beyond the region after overnight US strikes on missile sites and boats planting mines in southern Iran, even as both sides say negotiations toward a Hormuz deal are still on.

Iran

Iran delegation in Qatar seeks deal on frozen assets and Hormuz

A high-level Iranian delegation led by parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, FM Abbas Araghchi and central bank chief Abdolnaser Hemmati arrived in Doha on Monday to discuss US accords and the unfreezing of blocked assets, according to anonymous sources familiar with the talks.