Trump Says China and Russia Are Not Helping Iran, Citing Risks to Beijing and Moscow
US President Says Any Assistance Would Be Minimal, While Questions Over Foreign Support for Tehran Remain Part of the Wider...
Geopolitical Tensions
Escalating Middle East Conflict Raises Fresh Concerns Over Energy Security and Regional Stability
The Middle East is facing renewed security challenges as intensifying hostilities involving Yemen’s Houthi movement and Saudi Arabia increase uncertainty...
China’s APEC Plans Spark Debate Over Future Format of Regional Diplomacy
China’s preparations for the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit have generated fresh discussion over how the organisation should conduct high-level...
Modi Calls for Stronger BRICS Cooperation as Global Conflicts Test Emerging Powers
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged BRICS members to strengthen cooperation as wars, geopolitical tensions, supply disruptions and climate-related...
Trump Warns Iran Over Activity at Strategic Pickaxe Mountain Site
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Iran after what he described as new activity...
IMF Warns Emerging Economies Face Tougher Growth Environment as Global Risks Mount
Global Economy AI Generated Photo Washington, Emerging and developing economies are confronting a more complicated economic environment as geopolitical tensions,...
Global Trade Heads Toward Record Year as UNCTAD Warns of Rising Price Pressures
Geneva, Global trade remained on a strong growth path during the first half of 2026, but rising prices, geopolitical tensions...
Strait of Hormuz Crisis Puts Global Energy and Trade at Risk as Shipping Traffic Remains Disrupted
AI Generated Photo The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow maritime passage connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman,...
China Emerges as Iran’s Main Oil Buyer as US Tightens Economic Pressure
August 21, 2026 Beijing/Dubai — China has emerged as the most important destination for Iran’s oil exports, creating a major...
Trump Warns Countries Supporting Iran of Severe Economic Consequences
August 21, 2026 Washington — U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to countries that continue providing financial,...
