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US imposes sanctions on a China-based oil refinery and 40 shippers over Iranian oil

US imposes sanctions on a China-based oil refinery and 40 shippers over Iranian oil

The Trump administration is sanctioning a major China-based oil refinery and about 40 shipping companies

A surge for Intel sends tech stocks higher on Wall Street and crude oil prices swing some more

A surge for Intel sends tech stocks higher on Wall Street and crude oil prices swing some more

A surge for Intel following a blowout profit report is leading technology stocks higher, while oil prices keep swinging in the wait for what’s next with the Iran war

European shares fall, set for weekly loss on Middle East worries

European shares fall, set for weekly loss on Middle East worries

April 24 (Reuters) - European shares fell on Friday and were set to end the week lower, as investors remained concerned about the lack of progress toward a resolution to the Middle East conflict, while also keeping a close watch on corporate earnings.

President Trump Cancels US Delegation's Pakistan Trip Amid Stalled Iran Peace Talks

President Trump Cancels US Delegation's Pakistan Trip Amid Stalled Iran Peace Talks

President Trump has canceled a planned trip by a US delegation to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran, citing the trip as a waste of time. The delegation, which included special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, was set to engage in talks intermediated by Pakistani officials. Trump announced the cancellation, stating that the US holds all the leverage in the negotiations and criticized the Iranian leadership for internal disarray. The decision comes after previous talks led by Vice President JD Vance ended without a deal, despite extensive negotiations. The Iranian team had been meeting with Pakistani mediators and had plans to continue discussions in Russia and Oman.

Intel’s best day since 1987 leads the US stock market to more records

Intel’s best day since 1987 leads the US stock market to more records

A surge for Intel following a blowout profit report led the U.S. stock market to more records, while oil prices kept yo-yoing in the wait for what’s next with the Iran war

U.S. Delegation to Engage in Second Round of Peace Talks with Iran in Islamabad

U.S. Delegation to Engage in Second Round of Peace Talks with Iran in Islamabad

A U.S. delegation is set to travel to Islamabad on Saturday to participate in a second round of peace talks with Iran. The White House has expressed readiness to consider a peace plan, with President Trump indicating that Iran may have a proposal to offer. This development follows ongoing diplomatic efforts to address tensions between the two nations. The talks are part of a broader initiative to stabilize relations and potentially reach a peaceful resolution to existing conflicts.

Americans blame Trump for gas price surge in midterm election year, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Americans blame Trump for gas price surge in midterm election year, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

By Bo Erickson and Jason Lange WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - A clear majority of Americans blame President Donald Trump for surging gasoline prices, which is weighing on his Republican Party ahead of November's congressional midterm elections, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.

US Democrats look to rein in Trump's war powers, this time on Cuba

US Democrats look to rein in Trump's war powers, this time on Cuba

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - The U.S.

President Trump Praises King Charles Amid U.S.-UK Tensions Over Iran Conflict

President Trump Praises King Charles Amid U.S.-UK Tensions Over Iran Conflict

In a recent interview, President Donald Trump praised King Charles III as a 'fantastic man' ahead of the monarch's state visit to the U.S. This visit comes amid strained relations between the U.S. and UK, primarily due to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's reluctance to support the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Trump expressed disappointment over the UK's stance but emphasized his admiration for King Charles, suggesting the visit could help mend bilateral ties. The state visit, scheduled from April 27 to April 30, will include a banquet at the White House.

President Trump Announces Extension of Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Following White House Talks

President Trump Announces Extension of Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire Following White House Talks

President Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah by three weeks. This decision followed a meeting at the White House involving the Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors to the United States. The initial 10-day ceasefire, which began last Friday, was set to expire on Monday. The U.S. aims to assist Lebanon in protecting itself from Hezbollah, with Trump expressing a desire to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun soon. The talks are part of ongoing efforts to formalize peace between the two nations, which have been at war since 1948.

Oil prices edge lower with no progress on US-Iran talks, Hormuz shipping still disrupted

Oil prices edge lower with no progress on US-Iran talks, Hormuz shipping still disrupted

By Arathy Somasekhar April 23 (Reuters) - Oil prices were marginally lower on Thursday after big gains in the previous session amid the stalled peace talks between Iran and the United States, and as both nations maintained restrictions on the flow of trade through the Strait of Hormuz.

Asia shares mixed, oil advances on US-Iran deadlock

Asia shares mixed, oil advances on US-Iran deadlock

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, April 24 (Reuters) - Asia shares struggled on Friday and oil prices resumed their rise, as a shaky ceasefire in the Middle East war and stalled U.S.-Iran peace talks gave investors little to cheer.