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Hormuz May Reopen Quickly, but Oil Flows Face a Long, Uneven Recovery
Even if tensions in the Strait of Hormuz ease and shipping lanes are formally reopened, the global oil system will not return to normal...
Ceasefire on the Brink as US Seizes Iranian Ship and Tensions Surge
A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is nearing collapse after a dramatic escalation at sea. The seizure of an Iranian cargo...
Hormuz on the Brink: Law, Power, and the Fight for Control
The Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical maritime chokepoints, has once again become the center of geopolitical tension. In recent days,...
Gulf on Edge as US Seizes Iranian Ship, Ceasefire Nears Collapse
Tensions between the United States and Iran have sharply escalated just as a fragile ceasefire approaches its deadline. The US seizure of an Iranian...
A rushed US–Iran framework deal risks technical deadlock — not a breakthrough
European allies are worried that the U. S. negotiating team, seen as inexperienced, is pushing for a quick agreement with Iran that may not...
Twenty-One Miles: The Geography That Held the World Hostage
Twenty-one miles. That is the width of the Strait of Hormuz at its narrowest point, a sliver of water between Iran to the north...
Pope Leo Emerges as a Forceful Global Voice, Clashing with Trump
Pope Leo XIV has stepped into a more assertive global role, adopting a sharper and more direct tone on international issues during his recent...
Kenya Seeks World Bank Support as Iran War Triggers Economic Shock
Kenya has formally requested rapid financial assistance from the World Bank to cushion its economy against rising global energy prices and inflationary pressures triggered...
Lebanese Return Home as Fragile Israel Ceasefire Holds
Residents displaced by weeks of conflict between Israel and Hezbollah have begun returning to parts of Lebanon following a 10-day ceasefire announced by Donald...
US Expands Hormuz Blockade, Raising Risk of Global Escalation
The United States has significantly widened its naval blockade targeting Iran, asserting the authority to intercept and seize vessels suspected of carrying goods to...