Sponsor of the Day:
Jerkmate
https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/03/us-iran-war-despite-dangote-price-cut-marketers-sell-petrol-at-n1330-litre/
US–Iran war: Despite Dangote price cut, marketers sell petrol at N1,330/litre
Mar 30, 2026 - Despite the reduction in the gantry price of Dangote Petroleum Refinery to N1,200 per litre from N1,275 per litre, oil marketers have continued to sell Premium...
war despiteprice cutdangotemarketerssell
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/italy-does-not-want-to-enter-war-despite-sending-defense-assets-to-gulf-premier-says/3859741
Italy 'does not want to enter war' despite sending defense assets to Gulf, premier says
Mar 11, 2026 - Giorgia Meloni condemns killing of civilians in Iran, referring to reports of deadly attack on school in southern city of Minab | Anadolu
enter warpremier saysitalywantdespite
https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/us-iran-receive-45-day-ceasefire-plan-from-mediators-sources-say-220685
45-day ceasefire plan on table for Iran war despite slim chances - World News
Apr 6, 2026 - The U.S., Iran and regional mediators are in urgent discussions over a possible 45-day ceasefire that could lead to a permanent end to the war, the Axios news...
45 day ceasefireiran warworld newsplantable
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2026/4/1/2375859/-Republican-touts-amazing-Iran-war-despite-dead-troops-and-global-chaos
Republican touts 'amazing' Iran war, despite dead troops and global chaos
Republican Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota heaped praise on President Donald Trump’s war in Iran—you know, despite the dead American soldiers and all that. “This...
iran warglobal chaosrepublicantoutsamazing
https://kitchener.citynews.ca/video/2026/04/02/trump-signals-escalation-despite-saying-iran-war-is-nearing-completion/
Trump signals escalation despite saying Iran war is 'nearing completion'
Apr 3, 2026 - Donald Trump says the Iran war is close to ending but is now threatening intensified strikes. As casualties rise and global oil routes are disrupted, world...
trump signalssaying irannearing completionescalationdespite
https://www.ynetnews.com/opinions-analysis/article/s1tm8065wg
Not the end of the story: why Iran is far from collapse despite ongoing war
Mar 23, 2026 - Opinion: As it absorbs heavy blows, Iran’s regime is using the war as a strategic opportunity; its missile array is damaged but recovery is uncertain, nuclear...
despite ongoing warendstoryiranfar
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15707759/gavin-newsom-wife-pam-bondi-fired-trump-war-women.html
Gavin Newsom's woke wife claims Bondi and Noem were fired in Trump's 'war on all women' despite...
Apr 6, 2026 - Jennifer Siebel Newsom, 51, took to social media to claim that Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem were fired due to the Trump Administration's 'war on women.'
gavin newsomtrump warwokewifeclaims
https://truthout.org/articles/despite-trumps-war-on-workers-labor-movement-notched-crucial-wins-in-2025/
Despite Trump’s War on Workers, Labor Movement Notched Crucial Wins in 2025 | Truthout
Dec 27, 2025 - As Trump prepares to escalate attacks on unions and immigrant workers, the labor movement must build power to stop him.
workers labordespitewarmovementnotched
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/mosaic-defence-irans-war-tactic-against-us-israel-that-keeps-tehran-fighting-despite-top-leaders-deaths-in-west-asia-conflict/articleshow/129651077.cms
Mosaic Defence: Iran’s war tactic that keeps Tehran fighting despite top leaders' deaths - The...
Mar 18, 2026 - Iran War: Iran's military continues to operate despite significant losses to its leadership. A decentralized defense system, known as Mosaic Defence, allows...
despite topmosaicdefencewartactic
https://wwd.com/sourcing-journal/logistics/nrf-us-imports-global-port-tracker-iran-war-cargo-volumes-freight-rates-retailers-fuel-costs-oil-prices-strait-of-hormuz-1238896065/
US Imports Hold Steady Despite Iran War, but Fuel Costs Spook Retail
Apr 9, 2026 - The Iran war-driven shipping collapse in the Strait of Hormuz likely won't impact U.S. import volumes, but fuel costs are keeping retailers on edge.
hold steady despiteus importsiran warfuel costsspook
https://www.haaretz.com/life/2026-03-05/ty-article-magazine/.premium/iranian-missiles-or-not-tel-avivians-wont-give-up-their-espressos-shots/0000019c-bdab-d7e7-a19c-bdbf280c0000
'This Is My Calling': Owners of Tel Aviv Cafes Aren't Closing Despite the Iran War - Art & Culture
Mar 5, 2026 - A Missile Fell in the Heart of the City, Turnover Is Down by Half at Best, and Employees Have Left for Safer Parts of Israel. But Many Cafés Were Already Open...
tel aviviran warart culturecallingowners
https://www.ocregister.com/2026/03/31/consumer-confidence-march/
Consumer confidence inches up despite soaring gas prices due to Iran war
Mar 31, 2026 - U.S. consumer confidence inched higher in March despite soaring energy prices brought on by the war in Iran.
consumer confidence inchesdespite soaring gasprices dueiran war
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/multimedia/video/why-gold-and-silver-are-falling-despite-the-israel-us-iran-war-5-key-reasons-explained/article70810340.ece
Why Gold and Silver are falling despite the Israel-US-Iran war | 5 key reasons explained - The...
Apr 1, 2026 - Discover five key reasons why gold and silver prices are falling despite the ongoing Israel-US-Iran conflict in EP 91.
israel us iran5 key reasonsgoldsilverfalling
https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/iran-us-war-live-updates-strikes-tehran-donald-trump-strait-of-hormuz-israel-deadline-missiles-uae-dubai-middle-east-101775522390272.html
US-Iran war highlights: Missile alerts in Israel, UAE, Saudi despite Iran-US ceasefire announcement...
Apr 8, 2026 - US Iran war news highlights: Israel and the United Arab Emirates both sounded missile alerts, despite Iran and the United States saying they had reached a...
us iran waruae saudidespite ceasefirehighlightsmissile
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/r1ztek3teg
Despite war's end, Smotrich calls for renewed Jewish settlement in Gaza
Oct 15, 2025 - Speaking in Sderot after hostage returns, finance minister says settlement key to long-term security; Strock warns new deal lacks firm guarantees on Hamas...
despite warendsmotrichcallsrenewed
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/strait-of-hormuz-lower-traffic-despite-iran-war-ceasefire/
Strait of Hormuz still seeing significantly lower traffic despite Iran war ceasefire - CBS News
Apr 10, 2026 - Few ships passed through the waterway Wednesday and Thursday despite a ceasefire agreement that was supposed to open the waterway key to transiting oil across...
despite iran warhormuz stillsignificantly lowercbs newsstrait
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/white-house-app-shows-trump-winning-despite-war-shutdown-bad-polls-1790216
White House App Shows Trump is 'Winning' Despite War, Shutdown, and Bad Polls | IBTimes UK
Apr 5, 2026 - Trump's new White House app shows him 'winning' to supporters, highlighting victories and curated updates while largely ignoring setbacks amid a shutdown, war,...
white house appshows trumpwinning despitewar shutdownbad polls
https://www.malaymail.com/news/money/2026/04/05/vietnam-posts-783pc-q1-growth-despite-middle-east-war-driving-fuel-costs-higher/215161
Vietnam posts 7.83pc Q1 growth despite Middle East war driving fuel costs higher | Malay Mail
Apr 5, 2026 - HANOI, April 5 — Vietnam recorded economic growth of 7.83 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 year-on-year, the statistics office said on Saturday, but faces...
despite middle eastfuel costs higherq1 growthwar drivingmalay mail
https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/action-movies/despite-almost-4-years-of-slow-progress-netflix-is-100-percent-behind-gears-of-war-movie-director-says/
Despite almost 4 years of slow progress, Netflix is "100%" behind Gears of War movie, director says...
Apr 17, 2026 - The Gears of War movie has a draft in progress
almost 4slow progresswar moviedirector saysdespite
https://www.premiumbeautynews.com/en/interparfums-remains-optimistic,27484
Interparfums remains optimistic for 2026, despite war in the Middle East - Premium Beauty News
Interparfums Inc., the company behind fragrances for Guess, Jimmy Choo, Coach, and Montblanc, among others, reported a 2% increase in revenue to US$345 million...
premium beauty news2026 despitemiddle eastinterparfumsremains
https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/ukraine-postal-giant-reports-booming-152820757.html
Ukraine’s postal giant reports booming profits despite war risks
Apr 27, 2026 - Between January and March 2026, Nova Post’s profit totaled Hr 1.28 billion ($29 million) — a 4.4-fold increase compared with the same period in 2025.
profits despitewar riskspostalgiantreports
https://www.ksl.com/article/51477089/utah-consumer-sentiment-increases-despite-national-sentiment-decline-war-in-iran
Utah consumer sentiment increases despite national sentiment decline, war in Iran | KSL.com
When it comes to thoughts on economic conditions, Utahns generally have a better outlook than the rest of the country.
consumer sentimentincreases despiteiran kslutahnational
https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/03/gulf-ai-deals-continues-lure-investors-despite-us-iran-war
Gulf AI deals continues to lure investors despite US-Iran war - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs...
Mar 27, 2026 - Blackstone committed $250 million to a payment infrastructure platform in Abu Dhabi as the US investment firm's president lauded the UAE's strong investment...
despite us iranwar al monitorgulf aidealscontinues
https://www.euronews.com/2026/04/23/us-still-delivering-weapons-to-ukraine-despite-iran-war-zelenskyy-says
US still delivering weapons to Ukraine despite Iran war, Zelenskyy says | Euronews
Apr 23, 2026 - Meanwhile, three people were killed and 10 others wounded in a Russian drone attack on the central city of Dnipro.
us still deliveringdespite iran warzelenskyy saysweaponsukraine
https://www.ynetnews.com/sport/article/rkcqccfs11x
Israeli and Iranian face off in chess match despite war, shaking hands in rare moment
Mar 31, 2026 - Amid escalating Israel-Iran conflict, Israeli player Yarden Bloch meets Iranian opponent who chose to compete despite expected boycott; the two shake hands and...
chess matchdespite warshaking handsrare momentisraeli
https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/03/05/oil-gas-markets-reaction-iran-war-hormuz-insurance/
Energy Markets' Reaction to Iran War Relatively Calm Despite Risks
Mar 5, 2026 - Each day of war that passes adds to the physical risks to global oil and gas, but so far markets have basically shrugged.
energy marketsiran wardespite risksreactionrelatively
https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/03/31/consumer-confidence-march/
Consumer confidence inches up despite soaring gas prices due to Iran war
Mar 31, 2026 - U.S. consumer confidence inched higher in March despite soaring energy prices brought on by the war in Iran.
consumer confidence inchesdespite soaring gasprices dueiran war
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/10/07/despite-fears-of-wider-middle-east-war-russian-emigres-in-israel-say-they-are-unlikely-to-leave-a86598
Despite Fears of Wider Middle East War, Russian Emigres in Israel Say They Are Unlikely to Leave -...
Apr 27, 2026 - As Israel marks the first anniversary of the deadly Oct. 7 Hamas attack amid fears of a wider war erupting in the Middle East, Russians who fled to Israel...
middle east warrussian emigresdespitefearswider
https://torrentfreak.com/ukraine-paves-the-way-for-pirate-site-blocking-despite-ongoing-war/
Ukraine Paves the Way for Pirate Site Blocking, Despite Ongoing War * TorrentFreak
Despite fighting an existential war against Russia, Ukraine continues to book progress in the fight against online piracy.
pirate site blockingdespite ongoing warukrainepavesway
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr:443/economy/others/20260406/k-food-exports-to-middle-east-rise-32-percent-in-first-quarter-despite-war
K-food exports to Middle East rise 32% in first quarter despite war - The Korea Times
Apr 6, 2026 - Despite the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, Korean food exports to the Middle East climbed more than 30 percent in the first quarter compared to a year ea...
k foodmiddle eastfirst quarterdespite warkorea times
https://www.ynetnews.com/tech-and-digital/article/bjoghhvkwe
Israel showcases tech at Mobile World Congress despite war
Mar 5, 2026 - With fewer companies able to travel due to security situation, Israel still operates a national pavilion at the world’s largest mobile tech expo in Barcelona,...
mobile world congressdespite warisraelshowcasestech
https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-us-weapons-prince-harry-f02a45281ba095d35cf5a198710be8e3
US weapons deliveries to Ukraine continue despite Iran war, Zelenskyy says | AP News
Apr 24, 2026 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says U.S. weapon deliveries to Ukraine haven't stopped despite the Iran war.
us weapons deliveriesdespite iran warzelenskyy saysukrainecontinue
https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/govt-says-fuel-supplies-sufficient-despite-war-disruption-avoid-panic-buying/article70823028.ece
Govt says fuel supplies sufficient despite war disruption, avoid panic buying - The...
Government assures adequate fuel supplies amid geopolitical disruptions, urging citizens to avoid panic buying and conserve energy.
govt saysfuel suppliesdespite warpanic buyingsufficient
https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-892038
Anti-war protests held across Israel despite wartime gathering limits | The Jerusalem Post
Apr 4, 2026 - Demonstrators carried signs reading “We must stop” and “Bibi will kill us all,” while about 200 people gathered at Horev Junction in Haifa.
anti war protestsheld acrossisrael despitejerusalem postwartime
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/iran-war-trump-nuclear-live-37039806
Iran war live: Iranian ship transits Strait of Hormuz despite Trump's threat and US blockade - The...
Apr 21, 2026 - An Iranian-flagged cargo ship is transiting the Strait of Hormuz despite a US blockade as the conflict in the Middle East remains without a long-term peace...
iran war liveiranian shiptransits straithormuz despiteus blockade
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/economy/official-cash-rate/ocr-preview-reserve-bank-tipped-to-hold-cash-rate-despite-iran-war-shock/premium/37BVPCQRPNHVBINVFJ2CKJD3TA/
OCR preview: Reserve Bank tipped to hold cash rate despite Iran war shock - NZ Herald
Apr 6, 2026 - The Reserve Bank is expected to keep the Official Cash Rate on hold when it releases its Monetary Policy Review tomorrow, despite expectations that the Iran...
despite iran warreserve bankcash rateshock nzocr
https://euobserver.com/209803/post-war-hormuz-escort-mission-takes-shape-despite-trump-macron-row/
Post-war Hormuz escort mission takes shape, despite Trump-Macron row – EUobserver
post warhormuz escorttakes shapedespite trumpmission
https://www.zacks.com/commentary/2889871/earnings-outlook-improving-despite-iran-war
Earnings Outlook Improving Despite Iran War - March 25, 2026 - Zacks.com
Mar 25, 2026 - It is reasonable to expect elevated oil prices to eventually start weighing on the profitability of other sectors. We are not there yet, but if the ongoing...
despite iran warmarch 25 2026earnings outlookimprovingzacks
https://www.thenationalnews.com:443/business/economy/2026/04/13/iran-war-shipping-energy/
Up to 70% of global companies expect export growth despite Iran war | The National
Apr 13, 2026 - Conflict has reshuffled the risk map after a year of trade tension, Allianz Trade survey finds
growth despite iranglobal companies70expectexport
https://apnews.com/article/afghan-war-orphan-adoption-government-documents-marine-ef37c65e8d5c0af015b10c71a4c46591
US officials helped marine adopt an Afghan war orphan despite government objections | AP News
Feb 8, 2026 - Thousands of pages of once-secret court documents show how federal officials and a Virginia court helped an American Marine adopt an Afghan war orphan, in...
us officialsafghan wardespite governmentap newshelped
https://www.ynetnews.com/business/article/sjli0jt3bl
Israel’s budget deficit narrows to 4.2% of GDP despite war costs
Apr 15, 2026 - Data show rolling 12-month deficit fell to 89.5B shekels in March, helped by continuing budget and delayed war outlays; officials say much larger deficits...
budget deficit4 2despite warnarrowsgdp
https://www.knkx.org/sports/2026-04-15/fifa-president-infantino-says-iran-will-participate-in-world-cup-for-sure-despite-war
FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup 'for sure' despite war | KNKX...
Apr 15, 2026 - Iran is scheduled to play two group-stage games in Inglewood, California, and one in Seattle.
fifa presidentsays iranworld cupdespite warinfantino
https://www.thenationalnews.com:443/business/property/2026/03/10/dubai-property-market-activity-continues-despite-regional-war/
'Stability, not panic': Dubai real estate companies see steadiness despite Iran war | The National
Mar 11, 2026 - Long term fundamentals remain intact to support growth, analysts say
dubai real estatedespite iran warcompanies seestabilitypanic
https://www.ibtimes.com/white-house-app-shows-trump-winning-despite-war-shutdown-bad-polls-3800881
White House App Shows Trump is 'Winning' Despite War, Shutdown, and Bad Polls | IBTimes
Apr 5, 2026 - Trump's new White House app shows him 'winning' to supporters, highlighting victories and curated updates while largely ignoring setbacks amid a shutdown, war,...
white house appshows trumpwinning despitewar shutdownbad polls
https://wtop.com/business-finance/2026/04/us-jobless-aid-filings-fall-to-202000-as-layoffs-remain-low-despite-uncertainty-of-iran-war/
US jobless aid filings fall to 202,000 as layoffs remain low despite uncertainty of Iran war - WTOP...
Apr 2, 2026 - WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. applications for unemployment benefits fell last week as layoffs remain sparse despite a softening labor market and rising energy costs…
us jobless aidlayoffs remain lowfilings fall202 000despite uncertainty
https://www.thestar.com/news/world/europe/milan-design-week-draws-global-creatives-and-makers-despite-war-and-economic-worries/article_22e6e91b-a20a-59c7-a082-5f171328743e.html
Milan design week draws global creatives and makers despite war and economic worries
Apr 24, 2026 - MILAN (AP) — Artist Maurizio Cattelan, the provocateur behind such works as a golden toilet titled “America,
milan design weekdraws globaldespite warcreativesmakers
https://www.ekathimerini.com/politics/foreign-policy/1300223/pm-pledges-easter-flame-will-be-flown-in-from-jerusalem-despite-war/
PM pledges Easter flame will be flown in from Jerusalem despite war | eKathimerini.com
Athens will ensure the flame ceremoniously lit every Easter in Jerusalem and flown to Greece for Christian Orthodox Holy Saturday celebrations arrives this...
pm pledgesdespite wareasterflameflown
https://apnews.com/article/semiconductors-chips-tsmc-taiwan-iran-war-624137ae5b2a5bfe9ca2ccfc648b5dc1
Taiwan's chipmaker TSMC reports 58% profit jump despite Iran war | AP News
Apr 16, 2026 - Taiwan’s chipmaker TSMC has reported a 58% jump in profit for the January-March quarter thanks to strong demand driven by the artificial intelligence boom even...
despite iran warchipmaker tsmcreports 58profit jumpap news
https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/A-Key-Russia-Iran-Supply-Line-Remains-Open-Despite-the-War.html
A Key Russia-Iran Supply Line Remains Open Despite the War | OilPrice.com
Mar 27, 2026 - A key Russia-Iran trade corridor has remained operational despite sustained U.S.-Israeli strikes, with Azerbaijan playing a pivotal role in maintaining the...
russia iranremains openwar oilpricekeysupply
https://www.thenationalnews.com:443/business/banking/2026/04/23/first-abu-dhabi-bank-and-emirates-nbd-report-strong-first-quarter-earnings-despite-war-uncertainty/
First Abu Dhabi Bank and Emirates NBD report strong first-quarter earnings despite war uncertainty...
Apr 23, 2026 - UAE's top lenders say they remain focused on supporting clients facing war-driven stress
abu dhabiemirates nbdreport strongquarter earningsdespite war
https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/britains-king-charles-to-visit-washington-despite-iran-war-tensions-6001596
Britain’s King Charles to Visit Washington Despite Iran War Tensions | The Epoch Times
Mar 31, 2026 - U.S. President Donald Trump said the historic royal visit will be ’terrific,' despite criticism over the UK’s decision not to back Middle East military action.
despite iran warking charlesvisit washingtonepoch timestensions
https://financialpost.com/investing/five-reasons-global-markets-holding-up-war-iran
5 reasons global markets are holding up despite war in Iran | Financial Post
iran financial post5 reasonsglobal marketsdespite warholding
https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/04/us-official-says-gas-prices-have-peaked-despite-iran-war
US official says gas prices have peaked despite Iran war - AL-MONITOR: The Middle Eastʼs leading...
Apr 21, 2026 - US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Tuesday that gasoline prices appeared to have peaked after a surge linked to the Iran war -- a marked shift in tone a day...
us official saysdespite iran wargas pricespeakedmonitor
https://www.jpost.com:443/israel-news/article-892038
Anti-war protests held across Israel despite wartime gathering limits | The Jerusalem Post
Apr 4, 2026 - Demonstrators carried signs reading “We must stop” and “Bibi will kill us all,” while about 200 people gathered at Horev Junction in Haifa.
anti war protestsheld acrossisrael despitejerusalem postwartime
https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Mar/26/world-wants-peace-shashi-tharoor-speaks-on-west-asia-war-warns-it-may-worsen-despite-peace-talks
World wants peace: Shashi Tharoor speaks on West Asia war, warns it may worsen despite peace talks
Mar 26, 2026 - Shashi Tharoor has expressed concerns about the worsening West Asia conflict, warning that the situation could deteriorate despite ongoing peace efforts. He...
west asia warshashi tharoormay worsenworldwants
https://cedmohub.eu/ai-fakes-about-iran-us-war-swirl-on-x-despite-policy-crackdown-2/
AI fakes about Iran-US war swirl on X despite policy crackdown - CEDMO
Mar 26, 2026 - AI-created videos circulating on Elon Musk's X depict American soldiers captured by Iran, an Israeli city in ruins, and US embassies ablaze -- a surge of...
iran us warai fakesswirlxdespite