Turkey is seeking ways to help end the war involving Iran, according to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. He said the conflict has hurt Turkey’s economy and driven up global energy prices.

A pro Israel lobby group responded after several Democratic leaders rejected its backing ahead of a potential presidential race. The group said it does not donate to presidential campaigns and defended its Democratic membership.

Pakistan has offered to host peace talks between the United States and Iran as fighting in the Gulf continues. Officials say Islamabad's ties with both sides and its regional stakes position it as a potential mediator.

The closure of a key oil shipping route due to the Iran war has sparked a fuel crisis across Asia. Governments have imposed emergency measures as soaring prices disrupt transport, industry and daily life for millions.

Broad £600 energy payments seen in 2023 will not be repeated, with future help focused on vulnerable households. Ministers are considering targeted support for heating oil users, alongside a £30 electricity bill reduction for all households in July.

The Israeli Air Force released footage of a strike on a loaded ballistic missile launcher in western Iran. Officials said the attack prevented an imminent launch toward Israeli territory and was part of a broader campaign targeting missile infrastructure.

Federal prosecutors have charged two Iranian sisters and a third individual with stealing sensitive technology secrets from major American firms and allegedly passing them to Iran. Authorities say the case underscores rising concerns about insider threats to national security.

Oil prices jumped as doubts grew over progress in talks between the United States and Iran. Fresh strikes and economic data showing slowing growth added to market uncertainty.

Two minors were arrested after a car was set ablaze in Antwerp's Jewish quarter, triggering a terror investigation. The incident follows a series of recent attacks on Jewish sites across Europe, prompting heightened security in Belgium.

Inflation is expected to have held at around 3% in February, but rising energy prices linked to Middle East conflict have clouded the outlook. Economists warn that higher fuel and gas costs could push inflation up again later this year and into 2026.

Barry Hearn has secured a deal to keep the World Snooker Championship at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre until at least 2045. The agreement includes major renovations and a temporary relocation during redevelopment work.

Rabbi Avigdor Nebenzahl urged a boycott of rabbinical certification exams if they are opened to women under court order. He called for independent examinations conducted without civil court involvement.