Asian shares fall as chip and memory stocks extend losses into Friday
Investors pull away from shares in companies that have led markets higher this year
Investors pull away from shares in companies that have led markets higher this year
US says its strikes hit dozens of Iranian military targets near Bandar Abbas and on Qeshm Island
Sixth day of fighting threatens to turn into all-out war and casts serious doubt on peace deal struck last month
Iseq edged backwards with Ryanair down 1%
To the surprise of many, the US president seems to be doubling down, with no clear path to a settlement with Iran
Mark Esper says aerial bombardment will not change Iran’s desire to keep control of Strait of Hormuz
Points of contention and much ambiguity surround the memorandum of understanding that underpins the ceasefire, but there are some positive signs
Tehran threatens to shut off more regional energy exports
Inside Business podcast with Ciarán Hancock
Gamble on resuming hostilities raises prospect that conflict will overshadow US president’s second term
US resumes blockade on the Islamic Republic’s shipping through the Strait of Hormuz
But VAT cuts could ease burden of price rise and boost green fuels use, says industry group
Few believe that the tit-for-tat violence will force either into a significant change of heart
‘Lindsey has always been there for me. Now I will be there for him,’ says newly sworn-in senator (62)
US president says he will ‘replace’ plan with investment from Gulf states into US amid ongoing exchanges of fire with Tehran
Flare-up in hostilities between US and Iran; and back-to-school costs at back of mind
Inflation fears reignited as Trump reinstates Hormuz blockade
Global Briefing: Trump’s proposed toll would be far higher than the $2m per vessel Tehran demands and will add to the global economic pain
New law to allow paid leave for women after a miscarriage to be brought before Cabinet; school costs leading some into debt
US to charge 20% fee on cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz
Vague wording of provisional agreement left critical issues, including Tehran’s nuclear programme, to second phase of talks
Irish markets fell flat across the board with Ryanair leading declines
Six commodity carrying vessels transited key global waterway with their transponders turned off on Sunday
How the second coming of the most mercurial US leader in history ushered in a presidency driven by ‘pure gut instinct’
The region is left trapped in a brutal limbo
Tehran targets US facilities across Gulf while Washington claims commercial shipping continues through strategic waterway
Republican senator served in the Senate since 2003 and was a sharp critic of Trump before becoming one of his most loyal backers
Iran’s attacks on the UAE and Bahrain made many expats think of going home, but for many, life is just too good to leave
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei says avenging the death of his predecessor and father ‘the demand of the nation’
Qatari negotiators meeting officials in Iran seeking to de-escalate renewed tensions after attacks on vessels in Strait of Hormuz
Retailers say motorists are likely to see higher prices at forecourts across Ireland over the weekend
Plus: What The Irish Times archive tells us about the perfect picnic
Yearly assessment of protections for vulnerable customers due ahead of autumn
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Read the digital edition of The Gloss magazine now
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices