Surge in US gas prices deepens political peril for Trump over IranPublished on: March 17, 2026, 12:24 amThe odds of a quick resolution to the war appear to be dwindling by the day, and the political stakes for the president are only growing.Read Full Article »
Sri Lanka declares Wednesdays off as Asian countries try to conserve fuelPublished on: March 17, 2026, 4:17 amThis is the latest in a series of measures undertaken by Asian countries which rely on oil from the Gulf.Read Full Article »
What have other countries said about the Strait of Hormuz?Published on: March 17, 2026, 12:48 pmUS allies have either pushed back or remained cautious on Trump's request to send ships to the crucial oil route.Read Full Article »
Trump 'not happy' with UK response to Iran conflictPublished on: March 17, 2026, 8:25 amIt comes after Sir Keir Starmer said the UK was working with allies on a plan to protect the Strait of Hormuz.Read Full Article »
Quantum computing and AI to get £2.5bn to stop UK tech 'drifting abroad', Reeves vowsPublished on: March 17, 2026, 12:50 pmThe chancellor tells the BBC she wants the "pattern to end" while also pledging closer ties with the EU.Read Full Article »