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The Houthis: a new threat to oil supplies
Yemen-linked Houthis signal capacity to disrupt Red Sea energy flows, risking reroutes, higher costs, and price volatility amid insurance and naval shifts.
- 7 min
- Yemen
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Russia can’t be isolated as long as it has the Far East
Russia’s Far East ports and rail links deepen eastward trade, adding routes and upgrades that boost reliable throughput despite Western sanctions.
- 7 min
- Russia
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Trump says Iran is ‘DEAD’ — experts point to the real sign Tehran is nearing the brink
Trump declares Iran “dead” as U.S. strikes near the Strait of Hormuz after Iranian ballistic activity; experts flag rising maritime risk and costs.
- 7 min
- Iran
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What new tariff walls in U.S.-Canada trade war mean for the economy's critical metals
U.S. tariffs on select metals roil markets and supply chains, with Ottawa ready to respond as traders reprice nickel, aluminum, copper risks.
- 8 min
- United States
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South Korea stocks have entered bull market in about a month as AI trade roars back
Kospi turns bullish after a month-long rebound, driven by AI-linked and semiconductor names amid stronger foreign and retail demand.
- 7 min
- South Korea
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U.S. and Iran trade more attacks as feud over Strait of Hormuz escalates
Washington confirms new strikes on Iran-linked sites as maritime risks rise near the Strait of Hormuz, prompting route shifts and higher insurance.
- 7 min
- United States
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China exports in June jump at fastest pace since 2021 as AI boom, tariff rush lift trade
Beijing reports fastest export growth since 2021, driven by AI hardware demand and front-loaded shipments ahead of potential tariffs.
- 8 min
- China
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Russia is in the midst of a major fuel crisis
Russia faces fuel supply disruptions hitting transport, refining, and exports, signaling possible domestic priority measures and market volatility.
- 7 min
- Russia
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Senators are definitely not still bitter about Brady Tkachuk trade, launch lame jersey exchange program
Team offers 40% off new gear for Fanatics Tkachuk trade-ins, drawing mixed fan reactions as club seeks to reset post-trade identity.
- 7 min
- Canada
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An oil tanker navigates the Strait of Hormuz despite threats from Iran's Revolutionary Guard
A Liberian-flagged tanker transited the Strait of Hormuz using coastal routing and dynamic AIS, avoiding interdiction as nearby ships adjusted course.
- 7 min
- Iran
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EU Chief Says 'A Deal Is A Deal' As Bloc Confirms US Trade Pact To Dodge Trump's Tariff Threats
Overnight talks in Washington yield EU–US deal, pausing new tariffs and easing market jitters while outlining gains for EU industry and US farm and LNG...
- 7 min
- European Union
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Trump touts ‘fantastic trade deals’ in final Xi meeting amid tariff standoff
Trump touts deals as China signals goodwill with 200-jet Boeing order; tariff, market access, and subsidy issues still unresolved after talks.
- 7 min
- China
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Here's what needs to happen before oil starts flowing through the Strait of Hormuz again
De-escalation, secured corridors, and firm insurance backing are key to resuming tanker traffic amid U.S.–Iran tensions and volatile energy markets.
- 7 min
- United States
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Malaysia Becomes First Country To Declare US Trade Deal 'Null And Void' After Supreme Court Tariff Ruling
Malaysia has declared the trade deal with the U.S. invalid after the Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump's IEEPA tariffs illegal in February.
- 3 min
- United States
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Trump launches the next phase of his trade war with new investigations of key partners
The Trump administration will launch a wave of tariff-related investigations against 16 U.S. trade partners, the next phase in a sweeping global trade war
- 2 min
- United States
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IEEPA Tariff Collections To Stop From Tuesday, While USTR Greer Expects Trade Partners To 'Stand By' The Finalized Deals
In the wake of a Supreme Court ruling, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency has announced an end to tariff collections.
- 6 min
- United States
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U.S. signs trade deal with Taiwan, lowering tariffs to 15%, while Taipei to boost American goods purchases
Taiwan has also committed to purchase over $84 billion of U.S. goods, including energy and aviation products
- 6 min
- Taiwan
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US-China May Extend Trade Truce By Up To A Year, As Trump Eyes Pre-Midterm Boost: Report
The U.S. and China are reportedly expected to extend their trade truce by up to a year during a potential April summit in Beijing between Presidents Donald Trum...
- 6 min
- China
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Russia and Tanzania advance trade ties
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has held talks with his Tanzanian counterpart, Mahmoud Thabit Kombo
- 6 min
- Tanzania
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Bangladesh heads to the polls: What’s at stake for a nation rocked by Gen Z upheaval?
The elections and referendum in Bangladesh will sway the country’s future governance, regional power equations, and trade trajectory
- 6 min
- Bangladesh
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Rotterdam Heads On The Importance Of Supporting Filmmakers That Fall “Somewhere On The Margins” & Developing Audiences That Are “Responsive To Risk-Taking”
Rotterdam ends on February 8.
- 8 min
- Nederland