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Amid the fertiliser crisis, Africa has a chemical-free option: Agroecology

deal with the looming crisis. We have been here before. During the global food crisis of 2008, the same development banks and many African governments pushed through a wave of programmes that handed vast areas

India hikes fuel prices as Iran crisis bites

impacted by rising energy prices and supply disruptions from the US-Israel war on Iran. However, New Delhi had been avoiding hiking retail fuel prices, making it one of the last major economies to pass

What does Antonelli's improvement mean for Russell? F1 Q&A

impact of noise pollution on residents. Screaming naturally aspirated engines would likely kill Miami, where noise was a major issue when securing the deal, as well as Las Vegas, and put Madrid and Melbourne under

Trump and Xi: A recap of talks between two of the world’s most powerful men

Israel war on Iran, trade, and the status of Taiwan, among other issues. Here’s a rundown of the past meetings between the leaders of the world’s two most powerful nations: ## April

Iran hosts Pakistani delegation amid diplomatic flurry to avert new US strikes

deal with the US. Pakistan, which has been mediating talks between Iran and the US, has led a renewed push in recent days to bridge the gap between the two parties. Pakistan’s army chief

Push to bring US and Iran together for peace talks as ceasefire deadline looms

deal”. Trump has previously said that targets for new US attacks would include power stations and other civilian infrastructure. Iran [appears unwilling to bend to Trump’s threats](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/19/trumps-sends-delegation-to-pakistan-for-possible-new-round-of-iran-war-talks), though analysts say there

Iran reviews U.S. proposal. And, Rubio to meet Pope Leo after Trump's criticism

deal, and the Iranians are desperate to make one. But there has not yet been a definitive Iranian response to the U.S. proposal. ![A container ship sits at anchor as a small motorboat passes

High prices in Iran’s stunted housing market leave tenants with few options

Israel launched in late February, before strikes were suspended more than a month ago under a tenuous ceasefire. He added that more affordable alternatives to the 60-square-metre (645-square-foot) apartment would

With 3,000 containers stuck in Pakistan, Iran explores more land routes

deal with Iran outside the US dollar system. Some reports have suggested that Iran has charged up to $2m for each vessel. Some payments have been made in cryptocurrencies. Iran already has barter agreements with

Iran war: What’s happening on day 62 as Trump asks Iran to ‘give up’?

impact on oil:** Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said no oil wells have “exploded” under the US blockade, arguing the measures have only driven up global prices. He added Iran’s storage has not reached

Oil price slumps as Trump says he called off Iran attacks

deal reached. Iran has not publicly commented on Trump's latest statement. The rise in energy costs since the conflict began has also pushed up government borrowing costs, as measured by bond yields. The fear

US-Iran ceasefire under strain as Gulf states report drone attacks

Israel war on Iran is coming under growing strain as several Gulf countries have reported drone attacks. Qatar said on Sunday that a drone struck a cargo ship in Qatari waters, sparking a fire, while

Iran war forces job losses, reverse migration in India’s ceramic hub

Israel attacked Iran, triggering another war in the Middle East and a global fuel crisis. Barely two weeks after the war began, the ceramics company where he worked shut down due to a shortage

Less bread and WFH Fridays – what Pret boss knows about our habits

deals at different prices to see how consumers react. Christou says customers "really enjoy getting great value", but that doesn't necessarily equate to the cheapest products. Case in hand is the chain's "Super

China’s Xi expected to press Trump on Taiwan, tariffs during summit

deal would be a serious blow to Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te, who is locked in an intense fight with the opposition over defence spending, Yang said. “They are hoping to first influence Trump

What is happening to UK prices?

impact of the US-Israel war with Iran, which has put up energy and fuel costs around the world. The Bank moves interest rates up and down to try to keep inflation on track

Israel and Lebanon extend ceasefire. And, Trump eases medical marijuana rules

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire** for three weeks following high-level negotiations at the White House. This extension aims to [maintain the fragile truce to pause fighting](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/23/nx-s1-5796719/iran-middle-east-updates) between

World reacts to Strait of Hormuz reopening amid US-Iran conflict

deal to end the war on Iran was “close”, saying there were “no sticking points” left between Washington and Tehran. ## Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posted on X that the strait was “declared completely open

Middle East crisis live: US claims blockade has ‘completely halted economic trade’ into Iran, as Trump hints at return to talks in Pakistan

deal is preferable because then they can rebuild …They really do have a different regime now. No matter what, we took out the radicals.” The signs of diplomatic engagement helped calm oil markets, pressing benchmark

Rubio visits India to sell energy as Iran oil shock persists

Israel and the US attacked Iran in February - have virtually ground to a halt. Iran has used the closure of the strait as a pressure tactic in the fragile peace negotiations with the US. India