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‘Not our war’: Germany, Japan, Italy flatly reject Trump’s Hormuz warship demand
Germany, Japan, Italy and Australia reject Trump's demand for warships at the Strait of Hormuz as the US-Israel war on Iran enters its third week.
Strait of Hormuz standoff raises risks to global supply of antibiotics, diabetes drugs, and blood pressure medicines
Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts petrochemical feedstocks and logistics for India's generic drug sector, raising US prescription supply and pricing risks.
Natural Pet Food Group expands U.S. footprint with K9 Natural Baked & Coated high-meat kibble launch
K9 Natural launches high-protein Baked & Coated kibble in the U.S., targeting premium dog food demand. Discover what this move means for the pet nutrition market.
White House says Iran war ending soon. Tehran says it never asked for a ceasefire
Trump threatens more Kharg Island strikes as US officials predict weeks to war's end. Iran rejects talks and vows to outlast the US-Israel campaign.
Strait of Hormuz closure pushes oil to 2022 highs as Wall Street logs weekly loss amid Iran conflict
Brent crude settles above $100 and US stocks post weekly losses as the Strait of Hormuz closure fuels inflation fears and complicates Federal Reserve rate cut plans.
Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei breaks silence: Hormuz stays closed, war expands
Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and attack US bases in first statement broadcast on Iranian state TV on 13 March 2026.
Iran: Get ready for $200 oil. IRGC fires on more ships in the Gulf
Iran warned of $200 oil as IRGC forces attacked merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The IEA ordered a record 400-million-barrel strategic reserve release.
Agentic AI arms race: Zendesk and Forethought challenge Salesforce Agentforce and ServiceNow Moveworks
Zendesk agrees to acquire Forethought, adding self-improving AI agents to its Resolution Platform. Read what this means for enterprise CX in 2026.
Saudi-Pakistan defence pact activated as Iran presses missile and drone campaign across Gulf
Saudi Arabia warns Iran against miscalculation after ballistic missiles target Prince Sultan Air Base and drones hit Shaybah oil field on 7 March 2026.
Oil crosses $90 as Gulf states run out of storage: Kuwait cuts, Qatar declares force majeure
Brent crude hit $92.69 and WTI closed at $90.90 as the Strait of Hormuz closure forced Kuwait output cuts and Qatar to warn of $150 oil within weeks.