geopolitics

Gold traded near a nine-week low as fresh tensions in the Strait of Hormuz heightened war-driven inflation concerns and investors weighed prospects for at least one more US rate hike this year.

Philippine bonds, the worst-performing in emerging markets since the Iran war began, are set for further losses as faster inflation, a sliding peso and softer auction demand weigh on sentiment, strategists say.

Asian wheat millers are cutting forward commitments as prices soar, with Black Sea disruptions choking supplies from one of the world’s top exporting regions.

EXCLUSIVE: Lebanon's Hezbollah gets $200 million from Iran to help displaced, sources say Reuters

Co-pilot of flight 1073 gravitated towards the ‘manosphere’ and expressed misogynistic views

Syria weighs military aid for Saudi Arabia amid Yemen war, sources say Reuters

Danny Danon, Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, said that he does not accept attempts to make the anniversary of the October 7 attack about the continued impact on Gaza, as it was 'Hamas ideology' that brought the attack and suffering in Gaza. Danon said that while the military retains prese

And why this period might be more painful for Europe.

FT estimates show inflation and soaring borrowing costs have slashed chancellor John Healey’s headroom in half

Death of lab worker at anti-plague institute in Siberia has spurred speculation that she contracted the infection