Asian stocks fall and oil prices climb after attacks imperil the ceasefire with Iran

May 8, 2026 · The Independent

Alarmed ASEAN leaders discuss crisis plan to mitigate backlash from Middle East war
Southeast Asian leaders are meeting under pressure to mitigate the impact on their people and economies of the Iran war,
Labour and Reform ‘utterly trounced’, says Conservative leader in Harlow
Labour and Reform ‘utterly trounced’, says Conservative leader in Harlow
David Attenborough honoured with custom Google Doodle for 100th birthday
Sir David Attenborough has been honoured for his 100th birthday with a custom Google Doodle.
Federal drug raid near downtown Los Angeles spotlights public safety concerns during mayor's race
A major federal raid around a park near downtown Los Angeles known for homeless encampments and out-in-the-open drug use
Two ISIS Brides charged with slavery offences after landing in Melbourne
Two Islamic State-linked women have been charged with slavery-related offences after landing in Melbourne on Thursday ni