The fallout of the US and Israel’s war with Iran is poised to cost the Asia-Pacific economy hundreds of billions of dollars and plunge millions into poverty, a United Nations report said Tuesday. Source: cnn.com

China’s economic growth likely picked up in the first three months of the year, according to analysts surveyed by AFP, boosted by exports now impacted by the Middle East war, while domestic demand remains weak. Source: barrons.com

The line could cost £100bn but HS2 says it is spearheading wider regeneration in the West Midlands. Source: bbc.com

China’s export growth slowed in March as manufacturers grappled with surging energy costs, with the Iran war disrupting supplies, while imports jumped more than expected. Source: cnbc.com

A blockade of Iranian ports that President Donald Trump said began Monday could further disrupt oil prices Source: washingtonpost.com

Shipping costs have increased by more than 10 percent in the past month due to the US-Israel war on Iran. Source: aljazeera.com