Just saw on Sky News that Trump told Bibby that he's f***ing crazy, and that he is the only one keeping him out of prison - url

Netanyahu: I spoke with Trump, told him that if Hezbollah does not cease its attacks, Israel...

We've got to be approaching the end of the frenzy stage of the AI hype-cycle. Calling the top may be tricky, but people should have a plan for when this goes south. I've been reducing exposure for months, and have obviously missed some of the upside ...

Kuwaiti air defenses are actively intercepting missiles and drones: Kuwait state news agency

We'd find something. It seems we're a bunch of tribal monkeys that like to throw sh!t at each other.

Iran's state TV: We have a draft of the initial unofficial framework for the MOU with the US

Probably just a brain fart from the master chess player. Oman is very closely allied to US. The location and military/intelligence interoperability must make it critical for any US Middle East operations. Though there might be quite a few Omani ...

Trump: Strait of Hormuz will be open to everybody; nobody is going to control Hormuz, US will...

There have been reports outlining Iran's decentralised systems. I believe it was designed this way so that 'taking out the leader' doesn't cause the system to break. I've seen it described as a 'mosaic' structure when talking about the military, ...

Iran threatens to extend conflict ‘beyond the region’ if U.S. and Israel resume attacks

China turned down the plea to solve Trump's war problem. I've not seen it restated in any of the news coverage, but we can assume they stand by their 4-point peace plan (which doesn't involve gun-boat diplomacy). Trump is considering reducing or ...

Trump: I have no doubt Iran will capitulate soon

To be fair to Ukraine, the government seems to be taking steps and beginning to address the issue (hence the article) and targeting the oligarchs responsible. As you say, corruption is rife in the ex-Soviet countries - Russia in particular is one of ...

Zelenskyy's Former Right-Hand Man Yermak Arrested In $10.5 Million Money Laundering Scheme

If so, I fear Wes is opening the door to an easy romp home for Reform. As always, politicians put their own interests first.

UK: Wes Streeting has told allies that he is preparing to resign and trigger a leadership...

2 party system is failing in the UK. Labour is following the Conservatives with the 'broad-church', which has led to 5 (Tory) PMs since Brexit, and now a possible 6th (Labour). Personally, I think we need stability, drop the theatrics and focus on ...

UK: Starmer tells cabinet he's staying as PM

He'd better be careful or his foot might fall off.

Trump: Have a plan on Iran

That's my understanding...which is why it's easy (relative) for Iran to assert control.

Iran says deployed deep-roaming submarines in Strait of Hormuz; Iran's semi-official Tasnim...

Could be hinting at cyber? Iran has a well-developed cyber offensive capability. They've been planting cyber-mines for years, and it would fit with the guerrilla tactic we've seen so far.

Iran says it will 'never bow' as Trump rejects peace counteroffer, prolonging Middle East...

Agree - seems unlikely based on this statement. This is like Super-JCPOA++, while it's safe to assume that Iran will be looking for JCPOA-lite. I saw Rubio spouting some nonsense about the war now being concluded, which seems to me like a way of ...

WSJ reports the US has handed Iran a new nuclear framework. If Tehran accepts, 30 days of...

Sundowner Syndrome?

Trump: Iran can’t get their act together. They don’t know how to sign a nonnuclear deal. They...

This is the most likely outcome, but it does depend on how long the war lasts in the Middle East. Alternative scenario: Supply-side pressure is difficult to control with interest rates (stagflation fears). Global slowdown could reduce commodity ...

Consumer Price Index, Australia, March 2026

They've also had some proxy conflict/tension with Saudi Arabia, so why hold back from the production capacity they've built out? As you say - probably been in the pipeline (pun intended) for some time. Should be a win for the West, not so much for ...

UAE decides to exit OPEC and OPEC+ as of May 1 - state news agency

"Consumer sentiment at record low as Americans feel impact of 2nd Trump term" Corrected if for you.

Consumer sentiment at record low as Americans feel impact of war in Iran

You also need to factor in an octogenarian narcissist with deteriorating mental faculties, contradicting himself within the space of a single sentence. I was assuming the US was going for the ground invasion...there are some accusations that the ...

Why the confusion around the Iran situation could get worse. How to profit anyway

Or shit, wake up and chat.

Trump: Iran talks ‘possible’ as soon as Friday - NYP

Yeah - ok. Lower timeframe, there's a spike. Not much, so it could be that the markets are doubting there's any follow-through on this threat.

Trump says 'highly unlikely' he extends ceasefire with Iran