The top stories around the world in cartoons

A selection of political cartoons that appeared this week in various news outlets around the world.

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Iran war fuel hike adds $100 to long-haul flight cost, study says

22nd April 2026

Disruption to global oil supplies from the Iran war has added more than $100 to the price of long-haul flights from Europe, a cost likely to trigger higher ticket prices, campaign group...

How the Iran war oil and gas supply shock compares with past disruptions

22nd April 2026

The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have caused the biggest oil supply disruption on record by daily output lost, though at least one earlier shock had...

Malta News Briefing – Wednesday 22 April 2026

22nd April 2026

Morning Briefing Diesel shock strains Maltese freight sector as costs surge across Europe A sharp rise in diesel prices across Europe is placing renewed pressure on Malta’s freight...

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Tuesday 21 April 2026

21st April 2026

Updated 1230 Borg: Global Trade Shifting to ‘Trusted Corridors’ as Uncertainty Grows: Foreign Minister Ian Borg told a Commonwealth trade summit in London that global trade fragmentat...

MEPs close in on position on EU budget negotiations

14th April 2026

The European Parliament is moving closer to finalising its position on the EU’s next long-term budget, setting the stage for a key institutional milestone in shaping the 2028–2034 Multia...

EP Approves Stronger Rules For Managing Failing Banks Across Bloc

14th April 2026

EU lawmakers have approved new rules aimed at strengthening how failing banks are managed, extending protections to a wider range of institutions and depositors across the bloc. The p...

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Iran war fuel hike adds $100 to long-haul flight cost, study says

22nd April 2026

Disruption to global oil supplies from the Iran war has added more than $100 to the price of long-haul flights from Europe, a cost likely to trigger higher ticket prices, campaign group...

Lufthansa axes 20,000 ‘unprofitable’ flights to save jet fuel

22nd April 2026

Lufthansa is ending 20,000 short-haul routes across its network through October to achieve “jet fuel savings of more than 40,000 metric tons,” the airline announced. Jet fuel costs ha...

What Talexio’s “Employee Approved Workplace” Certification Reveals About Workplace Culture in Malta

14th April 2026

“A company’s workplace culture praised by management, needs to be taken with caution. But when the recognition comes directly from employees, that carries greater weight,” says JONATHAN ...

EP Approves Stronger Rules For Managing Failing Banks Across Bloc

14th April 2026

EU lawmakers have approved new rules aimed at strengthening how failing banks are managed, extending protections to a wider range of institutions and depositors across the bloc. The p...

Malta Public Transport to Provide Extra Trips for Nadur Fireworks Display

17th April 2026

Malta Public Transport announces that it will be operating two additional evening trips between Mġarr and Nadur in Gozo on Saturday 18 April 2026 to facilitate passenger travel following...

GO Introduces Giga-Speed Internet as Standard for Maltese Businesses

15th April 2026

In line with its mission to drive a truly digital Malta, GO plc is making giga-speed internet the entry point for all business customers, with six months completely free for new Business...

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