geopolitics

Trump should press Xi to stop support for Iran, Democratic senator says Reuters

Bank’s decision to shift location underscores challenges still facing expats as Iran war continues

Putin’s evident inability to secure Beijing’s backing for the Power of Siberia-2 pipeline is strengthening international perceptions that the invasion of Ukraine has reduced Russia to the status of China’s junior partner, writes Zahar Hryniv. The post Putin’s Ukraine invasion has made Russia China’s

The war against Iran is putting new strains on U.S. military readiness by consuming munitions and missile defense interceptors, as well as through extended deployments, sustained operational demands, and the diversion of forces and attention from other theaters. Mark Cancian (Center for Strategic an

Iran threatens to paralyse airports in neighbouring countries if they stop Iranian flights Reuters

Iran's Bank Melli shut out of UAE for regulatory breaches Reuters

Zelenskiy warns of painful winter for Russia if energy truce talks fail Reuters

FT investigation shows the state oil group’s hard currency was at heart of Russia’s efforts to circumvent sanctions

Trump Gaza board pitches $2.45 billion Gaza plan, implementation uncertain Reuters

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