Politics: International News & Analysis

Iran feels economic strain as Strait of Hormuz tensions deepen

Iran’s grip over the Strait of Hormuz is throttling the world’s energy supplies and inflicting global economic pain, but a […]

The ban would come just two weeks after the EU-Mercosur trade deal provisionally entered into force, liberalising agricultural trade across

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he will hold extensive discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping about Iran during

Barbara / May 13, 2026

Executives, scholars and global officials are optimistic that U.S. President Donald Trump’s planned state trip to China could strengthen cooperation

A quagmire in Iran, sky-high oil prices and shrinking support at home: when US President Donald Trump belatedly travels to

Beijing asked Washington on Tuesday to provide “greater stability” in economic ties and the global economy ahead of S. President

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that a ceasefire between the US and Iran is active, even as lawmakers

Barbara / May 12, 2026

Kenya is preparing to end anonymous cryptocurrency trading in one of Africa’s largest digital asset markets as the government pushes

Barbara / May 12, 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron and Kenyan President William Ruto on Monday unveiled fresh partnerships focused on arts and sports while

Barbara / May 12, 2026

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed calls for him to leave office after the Constitutional Court of South Africa