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June 17, 2026 3:02 PM

G7 leaders demand ceasefire in Lebanon, welcome Iran deal

Leaders of the G7 countries demanded a ceasefire in Lebanon on Wednesday and said they will diversify ​energy supply routes to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz in response to the war in Iran, as they welcomed an interim deal to end the con...

June 17, 2026 1:34 PM

G7 leaders back Ukraine, plan greater pressure on Russia

G7 leaders said on Wednesday they stand united to support Ukraine, including its territorial integrity, ​and agreed to increase sanctions on Russia, in a statement that underscores Kyiv's growing leverage as it seeks peace talks with Moscow. The u...

June 17, 2026 11:47 AM

Brent crude falls below $80 amid hopes of lasting US-Iran truce

Global crude oil prices declined by almost 1 per cent on Wednesday as investors and traders assessed the possibility that the Iran conflict would end and the Strait of Hormuz would reopen. International oil benchmark Brent crude fell 0.72 per cent t...

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