‘Cancelling orders’ in China: how Hormuz oil crisis is hitting transport, manufacturing
As the Strait of Hormuz reopened and closed again this week, manufacturers across China are navigating a roller…
Starmer likens Trump to Putin as he laments soaring energy costs – POLITICO
The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran — which has now entered a two-week ceasefire — has seen the closure…
EU’s Kallas urges ‘heavy-handed’ Israel to end strikes in Lebanon – POLITICO
Both Kallas and Guterres have accused Israel of endangering a ceasefire deal that U.S. President Donald Trump announced…
Diesel subsidies, cheaper tolls to help Hong Kong transport sector as fuel costs soar
The Hong Kong government has proposed short-term measures including diesel subsidies of HK$3 per litre and reduced toll…
How the US and Israel are waging war on Iran’s medicines, vaccines | US-Israel war on Iran News
The United States and Israel have carried out multiple attacks on medical facilities in the course of their…
US-Israel war on Iran: What’s happening on day 27 of attacks? | US-Israel war on Iran News
EXPLAINER The US and Israel’s war on Iran is intensifying, as Trump again claims Iranian leaders want to…
Britain steps back from Africa with new aid cuts – POLITICO
“These steep cuts will impact the most marginalized and left behind communities,” said Romilly Greenhill, CEO of Bond,…
UK weighs sending warship to Cyprus amid Iranian threat – POLITICO
The warship could take several days to reach the region. France has already resolved to send anti-missile and…
Lebanese PM bans Hezbollah’s military activities after attack on Israel | Israel-Iran conflict News
Nawaf Salam says all Hezbollah activities are ‘illegal’ after the group launched attacks on Israel from Lebanon. Listen…
Lebanon’s tax hikes draw anger from economically frustrated public | Features News
Beirut, Lebanon – Anger in Lebanon is growing after the government of Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced increases…
Lebanon’s economic crisis: Gold reserves as a lifeline?
BOURJ HAMMOUD, Lebanon (AP) — Tiny Lebanon sits on one of the largest gold reserves in the Middle…
Lebanon’s financial recovery will rest on security and political reforms, economy minister says
BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s moves to remove weapons from all non-state groups and assert full state control are…