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Iran: No Hormuz Passage Without IRGC OK, Unfreezing Funds Tied to Agreement
All ships can pass through the Strait of Hormuz, but coordination with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is required, according to a senior...
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...
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...
China’s Economic Revival Signals a Strategic Turning Point at a Crucial Global Juncture
China is showing clear signs of economic stabilization after several years of turbulence triggered by a deliberate crackdown on its overleveraged property sector. Beginning...
China Balances Iran War Diplomacy as High-Stakes Xi–Trump Summit Nears
China has ramped up diplomatic engagement over the Iran conflict while preparing for a crucial summit between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump. Beijing has...
Why India’s States Hold the Key to Unlocking East Asian Investment
Amidst the West Asia conflict, some important developments have taken place that clearly reiterate the growing importance of economic ties between India and East...
In The Age of War, Technology is Emerging as the Ultimate Winner
The global order is undergoing a profound transformation. Trade tensions, geopolitical rivalries, and armed conflicts are no longer isolated disruptions but defining features of...
China’s Growth Illusion Meets Harsh Reality as Iran War Threatens to Derail Fragile Rebound
China entered 2026 with cautious optimism as its economy showed signs of recovery after a prolonged slowdown. First quarter growth reached 5.0 percent year...
Markets Revert to Pre War Footing as Iran Conflict Risk Fades
The recent confrontation involving Iran created fears of a prolonged regional conflict with global economic consequences, particularly through energy markets. Given the Middle East’s...
Norway Signals Syria’s Financial Comeback, Lifts Wealth Fund Ban on Syrian Bonds
Norway is preparing to lift restrictions preventing its $2.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund from investing in government bonds issued by Syria.
The move follows the...