geopolitics

US extends sanctions waiver on Russian oil to aid vulnerable countries Reuters

Oil dropped in early Asia trading after President Donald Trump said he was holding off on fresh military strikes, boosting hopes for a deal that could end the war and revive energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

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

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has lost his $160 billion dollar lawsuit against OpenAI and its chief Sam Altman in a federal court in California. After 11 days of testimonies and arguments, a 9-member jury deliberated for less than two hours to reach a unanimous verdict, saying Musk filed the case too l

President Zoran Milanović says Israel broke an "unwritten rule" by announcing their ambassador before approval.

Iraqi security forces have launched sweeping operations in the country’s western desert.

US President Donald Trump has announced that he is delaying a planned attack on Iran.

Iran announced a new body to oversee the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, signalling tighter control over the strategic waterway after months of disruption linked to its war with the United States and Israel. Tehran says the authority will manage maritime traffic and provide updates as tolls and restrict

Japan, China lead declines in foreign holdings of Treasuries in March, data shows

Argentina is on the verge of settling its debt with China’s central bank, winding down a currency lifeline that kept the country afloat during years of financial turmoil and now sits at the centre of a geopolitical tug of war between Washington and Beijing. Government officials confirmed to Argentin