Trump Says He Reversed Decision to Strike Iran an Hour Before Giving the Order

Days After Trump Delays Xi Summit, Chinese Carrier Unveils 101-Jet Airbus Deal Days after President Donald Trump delayed a planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping over the now 26-day-old U.S.-Iran conflict, one of China's top state-owned airlines unveiled a major narrow-body aircraft deal with Airbus. China Eastern Airlines announced a $15.8 billion deal for 101 Airbus A320neo aircraft on Wednesday, with deliveries scheduled between 2028 and 2032. The Shanghai-based carrier, which operates domestic and international passenger and cargo flights, said it negotiated prices well below list value and expects to fund...

This is a rapidly changing story. For the most up-to-date information, readers may wish to consult al-Jazeera’s Liveblog Reports Friday afternoon from senior US officials claim that a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has been agreed upon. The deal was brokered with the help of Qatar, and was scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. local […]

Iran Conflict Drives Surge In China EV Demand A sharp rise in oil prices tied to the US-Israel confrontation with Iran is likely to speed up the global transition to electric vehicles, strengthening a shift that has already helped China overtake Japan as the world’s top car seller, according to South China Morning Post. Crude prices have surged past $100 a barrel amid fears of disruption to energy supplies, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump escalated tensions by warning he would “obliterate” Iran’s power plants if shipping...