Decline in global market continues, and France condemns Gaza displacement

The global stock market rout deepened on Monday as it reacted to US President Donald Trump’s new blanket tariffs. France is “strongly opposed” to any displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. Iran-backed factions in Iraq could be ready to disarm ahead of potential nuclear talks between Iran and the US.

 

On this episode of Trending Middle East:

 

Middle East markets tumble after sharp fall in Asia amid tariff chaos

 

Oil sinks as Saudi Arabia slashes prices ahead of Opec+ output boost

 

Egypt and France elevate ties to strategic partnership during Macron visit to Cairo

 

Iran-backed factions in Iraq discuss future roles amid pressure to disarm

 

This episode features Shweta Jain, Assistant Business Editor; and Kamal Tabikha, Foreign Correspondent.