geopolitics

As U.S. and Iranian forces continue exchanging strikes, investors are increasingly grappling with the possibility that the conflict could become more prolonged.

Fragile countries 'want to look up' to China, US: East-Timor president

Uncertainty plagues Taiwan's drone industry after budget cuts

How China’s currency manipulation is warping the world economy.

Regular readers will know that I’ve been more sanguine than many about the likely impact of what is undoubtedly a massive oil shock being delivered by the war in Iran. But the market has still managed to surprise me: More than 100 days into the war, oil is still below $100 a barrel.

Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz after US attacks

Explosions hit Qeshm Island, ports along Strait of Hormuz after Trump threatens to hit Iran 'very hard'.

Tehran remains defiant amid US attacks, orders complete closure of Strait of Hormuz to all vessels.

US military says none of its warships struck in Strait of Hormuz

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