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FTSE 100 Live 08 April: Markets bounce on Iran ceasefire, oil price slides
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Last day of unusually warm temperatures before cooler weather returns
Last day of unusually warm temperatures before cooler weather returnsImage source, EPAByDarren BettLead Weather PresenterPublished46 minutes ago2 CommentsWednesday may well feel like a typical summer's day rather than an early April one, as warm, sunny weather continues in many places. On Tuesday the UK saw a peak of 25C (77F) at Mona on Anglesey, Wales, which made it the highest temperature reached so far this year and the warmest day in the UK for six months. However, temperatures could n...
BREAKING: Keir Starmer reacts to Donald Trump ceasefire agreement as PM travels to Gulf TODAY
BREAKING: Keir Starmer reacts to Donald Trump ceasefire agreement as PM travels to Gulf TODAYKeir Starmer will travel to the Middle East on Wednesday to meet with Gulf partners and discuss diplomatic efforts to support a two-week ceasefireThe PM welcomed the overnight news that Donald Trump has called off strikes on civilian infrastructure in the country (Image: Xinhua/Shutterstock)BySophie HuskissonPolitical Correspondent07:12, 8 Apr 2026Updated07:20, 8 Apr 2026|commentsKeir Starmer will travel...
Trump says US will help with 'traffic buildup' in Hormuz Strait
Washington: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States will help with traffic buildup in the Strait of Hormuz, hours after Washington and Tehran agreed to a truce.The countries agreed to a two-week ceasefire barely an hour before Trump's Wednesday deadline to obliterate Iran was set to expire.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Tehran later said it had agreed to safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shippi...
Iran War: Pakistan as Mediator, India as Disruptor, A Regional Contrast
I live in Karachi. I was sitting in my apartment before dawn on Wednesday when my phone would not stop lighting up. The messages were all variations of the same thing: Pakistan did it. Pakistan actually did it. I put the phone down, looked at the ceiling, and felt something I have not felt in a very long time as a Pakistani watching the world go about its business without us — I felt seen. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced in the early hours of Wednesday that Iran and the United States had...
US lawmakers divided over Trump’s Iran ceasefire, reflecting foreign policy unease
WASHINGTON: United States President Donald Trump’s announcement of a temporary ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday drew sharply contrasting reactions from US lawmakers, reflecting deep partisan and ideological divisions in Washington. Democrats largely framed the move as a belated attempt to avoid a worsening conflict. Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said he was “glad Trump backed off and is desperately searching for any sort of exit ramp from his ridiculous bluster”....
Landlords evicting tenants before law to prevent practice comes into force in England
No-fault evictions made up one in three reports made to renters’ union Acorn in JanuaryIncreasing numbers of landlords are evicting tenants at the last minute before the law changes to outlaw the practice in next month, charities have said.The renters’ union Acorn told the Guardian that no-fault evictions made up one in five of the reports they received from members in October, rising to nearly one in three by January. Continue reading...
How Pakistan brokered a two-week ceasefire deal between US, Iran?
Pakistan has emerged as a key intermediary between Iran and the United States to secure a temporary ceasefire and host negotiations to end the war in the Middle East. On Wednesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the United States and Iran had agreed to a ceasefire "everywhere" following mediation by his government. He added the two-week truce – which Trump and Tehran had announced earlier – would next lead to...
How to register as an overseas voter for the upcoming Philippine polls
Dubai: Filipinos living overseas, including the large community in the UAE, have been encouraged to register as voters ahead of the 2028 Philippine national elections, with the registration period now underway.The overseas voter registration has opened on December 3 last year and will run until September 30, 2027, giving eligible Filipinos ample time to complete the process at their nearest Philippine mission.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Wh...
Trump says Iran peace proposal provides 'workable basis' to begin negotiations with Tehran after weeks of brutal bombings and threats to destroy a 'whole civilization'
Trump celebrates 'big day for World Peace' as US makes 11th hour deal to avert ultimate carnage and work toward final peace with IranBy STEPHEN M. LEPORE, US SENIOR REPORTER Published: 06:47, 8 April 2026 | Updated: 06:51, 8 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Iran ceasefire ‘fragile’, Trump ‘impatient to make progress’: Vance
BUDAPEST, Hungary: US Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday welcomed a “fragile truce” with Iran, urging Tehran to negotiate in “good faith” to reach a long team deal and warning US President Donald Trump was “not one to mess around”. He spoke shortly after Washington and Tehran agreed a two-week truce to the war, announced before Trump’s deadline to agree a deal or face obliteration. Tehran has warned the war is not over until formal terms are negotiated...
North Korea launches fifth missile test after dousing South’s reconciliation hopes
North Korea fired several ballistic missiles towards the sea off its east coast on Wednesday, South Korea’s military said, following a separate launch detected a day earlier as Pyongyang doused Seoul’s hopes of an easing in tensions. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said the unidentified short-range missiles were launched at around 8.50am from near Wonsan on the North’s east coast. The missiles flew 240km (150 miles), the JCS said, adding that South Korean and US authorities were...
Rawalpindi administration denies PTI permission for Liaquat Bagh rally
RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi district administration on Wednesday refused to grant permission to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to hold a public gathering scheduled for Thursday at Liaquat Bagh. The administration cited the imposition of Section 144 in the district as the primary reason for the denial. PTI had announced on Monday that it would hold a political gathering at Liaquat Bagh on April 9 and warned that it would pursue legal action if permission was not granted. In a letter addressed to A...
‘Tireless and courageous diplomacy’: World reacts to Islamabad-brokered US-Iran ceasefire
In the early hours of Thursday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the US and Iran had agreed to an immediate ceasefire, bringing a temporary pause to the escalating conflict in the Middle East. In his X post, the premier, who helped mediate the ceasefire, also invited delegations from both countries to Islamabad on April 10 to “hold further negotiations towards a conclusive agreement to settle all disputes”. Amid the hostilities, Pakistan has emerged as an active diplomatic player. In...
Iran-US ceasefire: Pakistan to ‘observe’ Youm-e-Tashakur on Friday
Pakistan to ‘observe’ Youm-e-Tashakur (Day of Gratitude) on Friday following ceasefire between the United States and Iran, ARY News reported on Wednesday, citing sources. The decision was reportedly taken during a meeting of the federal cabinet, chaired by Shehbaz Sharif, here today in Islamabad. Sources said the cabinet decided to observe Friday as a “Day of Gratitude”. An appeal was also made to the nation to offer special prayers for the success of ongoing negotiations. During...
Iran Declares 'Historic Victory' as Trump Accepts 10-Point Plan — Reports
Iran has declared it achieved a decisive outcome in the recent confrontation, stating the US has accepted a 10-point plan proposed by Tehran, according to the Supreme National Security Council of Iran, cited by Tasnim News Agency.
KCCI demands Nobel Peace Prize for PM Shehbaz Sharif, Field Marshal Asim Munir
Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has called for the awarding of the Nobel Prize to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir for their ceasefire efforts between US and Iran. US President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating attacks on its civilian infrastructure in which he had threatened ‘a whole civilization will die’. Iran said talks between...
‘Biggest diplomatic win in years’: Pakistan’s quiet role in US-Iran ceasefire
WASHINGTON: More than two weeks of intense, largely unseen diplomacy preceded the announcement that the United States and Iran have agreed to observe a two-week ceasefire, diplomatic observers told Dawn — a breakthrough they say would not have been possible without sustained mediation by Pakistan. Islamabad moved quickly after the conflict erupted on Feb 28. Within days of the first strikes, Pakistani officials began activating diplomatic channels across multiple capitals. While publicly maintai...
Iran fires missiles at Israel minutes after Donald Trump's war ceasefire
Iran fires missiles at Israel minutes after Donald Trump's war ceasefireDonald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire on the Middle East conflict, which includes Israel, as forces there have agreed to suspend their bombing campaignNewsBradley Jolly Overnight News Editor05:57, 08 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesSmoke rises following strikes on Tehran on Tuesday(Image: AFP via Getty Images)Iran has continued to launch missiles at Israel despite Donald Trump's ceasefire.Missiles were fired by Iran an...
Iran-US war latest: Trump claims ‘total victory’ after reaching two-week ceasefire deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Liveupdated{"lang":"en","timestamp":1775624709}NewsWorldMiddle EastIran-US war latest: Trump claims ‘total victory’ after reaching two-week ceasefire deal to reopen Strait of HormuzIsrael backs ceasefire deal but says it 'does not include Lebanon', while Iran-linked militias also say they will halt fightingJane Dalton, Alisha Rahaman Sarkar & Rachel DobkinWednesday 08 April 2026 06:05 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":...