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Tensions in the Middle East remain dangerously unresolved as Iran tightens its grip on the Strait of Hormuz one of the most critical global...

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With the Strait of Hormuz, which is one of the most important energy chokepoints in the world, disrupted by conflict, global shipping has been...

The Energy System That Never Heals

Welcome back to Global Energy Unpacked, the show where we decode the forces reshaping the world’s energy and geopolitical landscape. Today’s episode explores a...

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China's entry into the tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz in April 2026 was no longer merely cautious diplomacy or statements of condemnation but...

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How the EU Plans to Deliver a €90 Billion Lifeline to Ukraine

A 90 billion euro ($105 billion) European Union loan for Ukraine, previously blocked by Hungary under Prime Minister Viktor Orban, may be revived following...

AI Cost Cuts Could Unlock $22 Billion for Gaming Industry -Morgan Stanley

Advanced artificial intelligence tools could significantly reduce video game development costs, potentially saving nearly half of expenses and unlocking around $22 billion in annual...

EU Unveils 20th Sanctions Package on Russia: What’s Inside

EU envoys are preparing to approve a 20th sanctions package against Russia because of its war in Ukraine, with Slovakia and Hungary likely to...

Iran Seizes Ships in Hormuz Strait After Trump Halts Attacks

Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, increasing control over this crucial area after U. S. President Donald Trump postponed...

Prolonged Iran War Could Trigger Lasting Global Gas Demand Decline

The ongoing energy shock linked to the Iran war has disrupted global oil and gas markets on an unprecedented scale. Since the crisis began...

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