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At least two tankers have turned around after approaching the Strait of Hormuz.

The services index dropped to 46.0 in March, its third straight month of decline.

Crude prices are soaring, pushing inflation up and sending shivers across global economy.

The update shows the level of supply following the long Easter weekend.

But Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says the fight there is far from over.

Iran has not given a long-term pledge to renounce nuclear weapons: US Vice-President.

Talks in Islamabad ran nearly 15 hours in a luxury hotel behind closed doors.

About 800 Israeli protesters rallied in Tel Aviv against the wars in Iran and Lebanon.

At least half of Iran's 400kg of highly enriched uranium is stored at Isfahan.

Israel insists it will not discuss a ceasefire with Hezbollah at the meeting.

Top official said at least 32 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces since April.

The British PM argued Israel's strikes on Lebanon 'shouldn't be happening' and must stop.

The demand puts Europe on another collision course with the US.

American officials say they will host the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire talks in Washington.

Benjamin Netanyahu has approved direct talks with Lebanon on Hezbollah's disarmament.

Morning Headlines | Iran says Israel's bombing of Lebanon is a 'grave violation' of ceasefire, harm from nitrous oxide inhalation on the rise | Friday, April 10, 2026.

The US is no longer a reliable security partner for Israel, let alone Australia and NZ.

Ceasefire agreement tested after Iran closed Strait of Hormuz.

The talks follow a fragile two-week ceasefire agreed between the US and Iran.

Morning Headlines | Israel hits Lebanon with wave of air strikes, and drug seizures at NZ's border on the rise | Thursday, April 9, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, AFP

Iran had earlier rejected a US ceasefire plan and instead offered a 10-point deal.

Trump said it was a 'big day for World Peace!'

Iran now forces tankers through a narrow 'tollbooth' corridor off its coast.

New York Times: US intelligence later branded his regime-change scenarios as ‘farcical’.

Iran relies on roughly 90 power plants, many near major northern cities.

Most Iranians face a 39-day blackout, cut off from global internet access.

'The entire country could be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow.'

Luxon's deputy, Nicola Willis, says New Zealand is facing a 'tough time'.

The Foreign Minister will travel to Washington DC today and return to NZ on April 10.