Iran’s New Peace Proposal, an Assassination Attempt and Ham Wins the Singapore Open 

Headline news for April 27, 2026: Iran submits a new peace proposal through Pakistani mediators as the Strait of Hormuz stays shut and oil climbs. In Washington, a gunman opens fire at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, King Charles arrives for his state visit today regardless. And South Korea’s Jeongwoo Ham wins the Singapore Open. 

Synopsis: A round up of global headlines to start your day by The Business Times. 

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