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January 15, 2026 7:53 PM

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Global crude oil prices decline 3% following Trump’s comment on Iran

Global crude oil prices tumbled over three per cent today. The decline comes after US President Donald Trump said that killings of demonstrators during protests in Iran were ending, tempering concerns over military action against Iran and potential supply disruptions.   Brent Crude was trading ...

January 15, 2026 1:54 PM

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UK temporarily closes embassy in Tehran

The United Kingdom has temporarily closed its embassy in Tehran and withdrawn all diplomatic staff, citing a worsening security situation as tensions escalate following Iran’s violent crackdown on protests. Confirming the move, the UK Foreign Office said it has temporarily closed the British Embassy...

January 15, 2026 11:05 AM

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Iran extends order closing airspace to commercial aircraft

Iran extended an order closing its airspace to commercial aircraft without explanation early today as tensions remained high with the United States over Tehran's bloody crackdown on nationwide protests. The government offered no explanation, though officials signaled fast trials and executions for d...

January 15, 2026 8:37 AM

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US to suspend immigrant visa processing for 75 nations including Pakistan, Bangladesh

The United States has announced that it will pause immigrant visa processing from 75 countries, including Pakistan and Bangladesh. The US State Department said that migrants from these countries take welfare from the American people at unacceptable rates and they often become public charges on the U...