UK allows U.S. use of British bases for Iran defence strikes
The UK said it's allowing the U.S. to use its bases for defensive strikes against Iran ami...
Bitcoin hit a record high above $94,000, boosted by reports that Donald Trump's Truth Social is in advanced talks to acquire crypto trading firm Bakkt in an all-stock deal. This, coupled with the debut of BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF options on Nasdaq, has driven renewed interest in the cryptocurrency.
Tony Sycamore, an analyst at IG, noted that Bitcoin’s surge is supported by “the Trump deal talk” and the enthusiasm surrounding new trading opportunities.
The cryptocurrency market has also benefited from optimism over a potentially more crypto-friendly regulatory environment under a Trump administration. Since the U.S. election on November 5, traders have bet on policies that could reinvigorate digital assets, pushing Bitcoin’s value past $94,000 in Asian trading hours after hitting $94,078 in the prior session.
The excitement has propelled the global cryptocurrency market to a record valuation of over $3 trillion, according to CoinGecko.
Chris Weston, head of research at Pepperstone, commented, “There is real underlying buying pressure for Bitcoin, and another kick higher should bring in a fresh chase from those who like to buy what’s strong.”
Follow the latest developments and global reaction after the U.S. and Israel launched “major combat operations” in Iran, prompting retaliation from Tehran.
Ayatollah Alireza Arafi has moved into a pivotal constitutional role following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, becoming the clerical member of Iran’s temporary leadership council under Article 111 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Iran has been at the centre of a rapidly escalating regional crisis since Saturday, when U.S. and Israeli military strikes hit Tehran. The attack prompted retaliatory strikes by Tehran across the Middle East, civillian casualties, maritime disruptions and international diplomatic responses.
The United States and Israel have carried out large-scale strikes on Iranian leadership and military targets, with Iranian state media confirming that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed.
Türkiye raised its security level for Turkish-flagged vessels in the Strait of Hormuz to Level 3 on Sunday (2 March). The development follows Iranian restrictions on shipping after U.S. and Israeli strikes and confirmation of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s death.
The European Commission sees no immediate impact on the European Union's security of oil supply from the escalating conflict in the Middle East, it said in an email to EU governments, seen by Reuters on Monday (2 March).
Paramount Skydance emerged as the winner in a months-long battle to acquire Warner Bros Discovery after streaming giant Netflix on Thursday refused to raise its bid for the storied Hollywood studio.
Global debt surged to a record $348.3 trillion at the end of 2025, after nearly $29 trillion was added over the year, marking the fastest annual increase since the pandemic, according to the Institute of International Finance (IIF) report released on Wednesday.
Millions of Colombian roses have arrived in the United States just in time for Valentine’s Day, keeping the country on track as the world’s second-largest flower exporter. Between 15 January and 9 February, Colombia shipped roughly 65,000 tons of fresh-cut blooms.
Russia’s car market is continuing to receive tens of thousands of foreign-brand vehicles via China despite sanctions imposed after Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, a journalistic investigation has found.
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