geopolitics

As Saudi tensions with Iran-backed Houthis escalate, mediator Pakistan faces pressure to choose a side Reuters

The Houthis’ bold advance has transformed the Middle East’s wars.

South Korean, Iranian foreign ministers discuss Strait of Hormuz, Seoul says Reuters

Surging cost for fuel critical to agriculture and industry stokes price pressures as Americans confront affordability crunch

Iran-backed Houthis reach Yemen's Dhubab on Bab el-Mandeb Strait, sources say Reuters

EXCLUSIVE: UAE revises AI data center plan after Iranian attacks, sources say Reuters

Strait of Hormuz will not reopen this year, agency says, warning of sharp drop in demand as refined product prices soar

US slaps new sanctions on networks aiding Iran's proxies in Middle East Reuters

Trump says he does not regret Iran war despite impact it may have on midterm elections Reuters

In an Aug. 27 TikTok video, US President Donald Trump escalated his trade confrontation with Canada by crossing out Lake Ontario on a map of the two countries. “So, Lake Ontario, that’s gone,” he said. “Now we have Lake America.”