China Exports Slow as Iran War Shakes Global Demand
China’s export momentum weakened sharply in March as the economic fallout from the Iran war disrupted global trade flows. The world’s second largest economy,...
Orbán Fall Boosts European Markets and Revives EU Unity
The electoral defeat of Viktor Orbán after sixteen years in power marks a major political shift in Hungary. His tenure was defined by an...
Sanctioned tanker breaks through US Hormuz blockade
A Chinese tanker named Rich Starry has passed through the Strait of Hormuz despite an ongoing United States blockade of the critical maritime chokepoint....
South Korea President’s Holocaust Comparison Sparks Diplomatic Row With Israel
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has triggered a diplomatic dispute with Israel and political controversy at home after comparing Israeli military actions in...
Pope Vows to Keep Speaking Against War After Trump Attack
Pope Leo said on Monday he will continue speaking out against war despite a direct attack from U.S. President Donald Trump, who recently criticized...
ASEAN Urges US–Iran Talks and Safe Passage in Strait of Hormuz
Southeast Asian nations have urged the United States and Iran to continue negotiations and move toward a permanent settlement following rising tensions in the...
How a US Naval Blockade of Iran Could Squeeze Global Oil Supply
The United States, under Donald Trump, has announced plans to block shipping linked to Iran following the collapse of nuclear and ceasefire talks.
Although Washington...
Cyanide Discovery in South China Sea Sparks Philippines–China Tensions
The Philippines has raised alarm after discovering cyanide on Chinese vessels operating near a disputed atoll in the South China Sea, intensifying tensions in...
UK Breaks with US on Iran Strategy, Refuses to Back Strait Blockade
Britain has publicly distanced itself from Washington’s escalating strategy against Iran, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer making clear that the UK will not support...
Oil Surges Past $100 as US Blockade Move Triggers Global Market Shock
Global markets turned cautious after the United States signaled a blockade on Iranian shipping following the collapse of weekend talks. The move, led by...