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‘tehran’s Tollbooth’: a Visual Guide to How a Trickle of Ships Still Passes Through Strait of Hormuz
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‘tehran’s Tollbooth’: a Visual Guide to How a Trickle of Ships Still Passes Through Strait of Hormuz

The Strait of Hormuz has long been a contentious issue in international relations, with the narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman serving as a critical chokepoint for global oil trade. Tensions between Iran and the US have escalated in recent years, leading to concerns abou...

Live Updates: Iran War Keeps Gas Prices Up, with Strait of Hormuz Paralyzed Despite Trump's Demands
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Live Updates: Iran War Keeps Gas Prices Up, with Strait of Hormuz Paralyzed Despite Trump's Demands

The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, has been at the center of a long-standing dispute between Iran and the United States. The conflict escalated in 2019 when the US unilaterally withdrew from the landmark Iran nuclear deal, prompting Iran to star...

Oil Market Set for Tumultuous Week as Kharg Attack Raises Stakes
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Oil Market Set for Tumultuous Week as Kharg Attack Raises Stakes

The global oil market is bracing itself for a potentially chaotic week as concerns over a recent attack on Iran's Kharg Island continue to escalate. The Kharg Island oil terminal is a critical export hub for Iran, with a significant portion of the country's oil exports passing through the facility. ...

The Iran War Is Now Disrupting Global Trade
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The Iran War Is Now Disrupting Global Trade

The Iran war has taken a devastating toll on the global economy, with trade experts warning that the situation is on the verge of spiraling out of control. The conflict, which began in the early hours of the morning, has seen both sides engage in intense military actions that have targeted key oil r...

Trump Administration to Launch Trade Investigations
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Trump Administration to Launch Trade Investigations

The Trump administration is set to unveil a new trade strategy, which involves launching investigations into several countries' trade practices. According to reports from CNBC, these investigations are aimed at gathering evidence to justify replacing tariffs currently imposed under the International...

Oil Prices Surge to Two-year High Amid Qatar's Warning on Gulf Production
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Oil Prices Surge to Two-year High Amid Qatar's Warning on Gulf Production

The global oil market has been on edge since Qatar's warning, with prices skyrocketing to a two-year high. The warning, issued by Qatar's Minister of Energy, Saad Sherida al-Kaabi, highlighted the urgent need for a solution to the looming gas crisis in the Gulf region. The crisis has been exacerbate...

Oil Prices Jump Amid Signs of U.s.-iran Conflict
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Oil Prices Jump Amid Signs of U.s.-iran Conflict

The global oil market has experienced a significant increase in prices over the past week, with the cost of a barrel of oil reaching a six-month high. The rise in oil prices has been attributed to the heightened tensions between the United States and Iran, which have been escalating in recent months...

Wind Chiefs Warn of Global ‘spillover’ from Donald Trump’s Green Crackdown
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Wind Chiefs Warn of Global ‘spillover’ from Donald Trump’s Green Crackdown

The world's wind industry is on high alert as the US government's crackdown on green energy begins to take hold. The Trump administration's policies have sparked widespread criticism from environmental groups and industry leaders, who fear the consequences of the shift towards fossil fuels will be f...

Curb: China Not Afraid of Trade War, Accuses U.S. of Double Standard for Rare Earths Retaliation
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Curb: China Not Afraid of Trade War, Accuses U.S. of Double Standard for Rare Earths Retaliation

BEIJING — The trade war between the United States and China has taken a dramatic turn as China unveiled broad new curbs on its exports of rare earths and other critical materials. The move has sparked fears of retaliation from the US, with President Donald Trump threatening new tariffs and cancellin...