geopolitics

Pentagon blacklists Alibaba, BYD and Baidu over alleged military ties

UK's FTSE 100 recovers from lows as Israel and Iran halt strikes on each other Reuters

US president’s frustration with continued Israeli attacks on Lebanon and Iran erupts as he pushes to end the war

Trump says US helicopter pilots who went down in Strait of Hormuz are fine Reuters

Rarely a week passes without a new story about Russia’s shadow fleet. Tankers catch fire in the Mediterranean, are added to sanctions lists, or are boarded while passing through European waters. But the bigger story is not the vessels that are caught, but those that aren’t — ships moving between reg

Trump's warning comes as Israel and Iran pause attacks and indirect talks to reach a peace deal continue.

China trade balance rises more than expected in May on strong exports

US says BYD, Baidu, Alibaba and other tech giants are aiding China’s military

Taiwan simulates destroying an invading Chinese force in coastal drill

Analysis-Indian economy, government finances, see mounting costs from Iran war