geopolitics

So much has the world’s attention focused on Iran lately that it’s been easy to lose track of what’s going on in the much larger war in Ukraine. A great deal has changed there since the start of the year, demanding some new approaches from Kyiv’s European allies.

Beijing has yet to step forward to fill the leadership vacuum left by Washington

Singapore stocks climbed to a record as investors sought defensive havens during volatility sparked by the Iran war.

European shares gain as Trump's Iran comments cheer markets Reuters

Virtually from the moment US bombs started falling on Iran on Feb. 28, the White House has been twisting itself into verbal knots to avoid calling the conflict a “war.” On May 1, the president declared that hostilities had officially “terminated,” as a fragile ceasefire had been in effect since Apri

Japan kicks into high gear steering Iran war oil shock response

China's empty, unfinished skyscrapers find new lease on life

Israel, Hezbollah war persists despite truce extension; Lebanon's death toll passes 3,000 Reuters

No deal, no exit: How US-Iran standoff risks fresh conflict Reuters

Trump says holding off on Iran attack planned for Tuesday Reuters