POLITICS

Philippines flags cyanide near disputed reef, raising environmental and geopolitical alarm

Oil choke point threatens exports, currency collapse, and lasting damage to Iran’s energy sector

A U.S. blockade of the world’s most critical oil chokepoint could redraw energy trade, pressure China, and force a new …

Failed 20-hour negotiations reignite fears of oil disruption and global market volatility

US tensions with Iran reignite fears over global energy supply and shipping security

A potential political reset could unlock €18B in EU funds, reshape Eastern Europe, and trigger sharp moves in the forint …

Shipping stalls as Tehran alleges violations—oil markets brace for shockwaves

Mixed signals over Iran war truce leave Beirut exposed, risking economic collapse and regional escalation

U.S. hints at regime shift, nuclear rollback, and sweeping penalties for nations arming Iran

Conditional ceasefire tied to Strait of Hormuz signals fragile path toward US-Iran deal