Twenty Thai sailors have been repatriated following an attack on their cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, while a tense search continues for three colleagues believed trapped in the ship's damaged engine room. The incident underscores escalating risks to commercial shipping in the vital oil corridor.
As the U.S.-led conflict with Iran enters its third week, President Trump's ambiguous endgame and calls for allied support in securing the Strait of Hormuz are met with international reluctance and confusion, exacerbating global economic instability.
As the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran fuels market volatility, Energy Secretary Chris Wright offers cautious hope for sub-$3 gasoline by summer, while analysts warn of continued uncertainty and risk.
A dramatic price collapse, compounded by climate change and disease, is forcing cocoa farmers in Ghana and Ivory Coast to abandon their harvests and make desperate, often destructive, decisions to survive.
Iran confirms a significant cache of highly enriched uranium remains buried at a damaged facility, with no immediate plans for recovery, prompting warnings from nuclear experts about the potential security risks.
A drone attack targeting a fuel facility near Dubai International Airport (DXB) sparked a fire on Monday, leading to temporary flight suspensions. Authorities confirmed the blaze was contained with no casualties reported, as regional tensions continue to threaten critical infrastructure.
The poignant family drama 'Sentimental Value' has secured Norway its first-ever Academy Award for Best International Feature Film, marking a historic milestone for Scandinavian cinema.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi states Japan is not currently planning to deploy naval vessels to the Strait of Hormuz for escort duties, following a public appeal from U.S. President Trump. Tokyo emphasizes the need for independent assessment within its legal and pacifist framework.
An investigation reveals Indonesian companies accused of palm oil fraud supplied European energy giants Eni and Neste, casting doubt on biofuel sustainability claims and oversight mechanisms.
Formula 1 has officially canceled its 2026 races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, citing safety concerns due to escalating geopolitical instability in the Middle East. The decision leaves a two-race gap in the early-season calendar, with no plans for rescheduling.
A sanctioned Russian LNG tanker, allegedly attacked in the Mediterranean, drifts unmanned toward Malta with significant hull damage, sparking major pollution concerns and diplomatic coordination efforts.
As US B-1 and B-52 bombers operate from RAF Fairford amid heightened Middle East tensions, hundreds of plane spotters and locals are drawn to the base, their fascination mixed with apprehension over the aircraft's combat mission.
Recent Iranian missile launches intercepted near critical NATO radar installations in eastern Turkey signal a calibrated effort to test alliance response mechanisms and sow political discord, according to regional analysts and officials familiar with the matter.
Amid escalating U.S.-Iran hostilities, demonstrators in New York City gathered to express solidarity with Iranian protestors and support for ongoing military actions, highlighting a deepening domestic debate over America's role in the region.
Israeli airstrikes in central Gaza killed at least 13 people, including children and police officers, as over 20,000 critically ill patients await medical evacuation. The Rafah crossing is scheduled for a partial reopening this week after a two-week closure.
High-level economic talks in Paris aim to establish deliverables for an upcoming leaders' summit, focusing on managed trade mechanisms, agricultural purchases, and critical minerals, despite geopolitical tensions and a tight timeline.
As the conflict with Russia enters its fourth year, Ukraine is locked in a critical financial struggle. The government is racing to secure billions in international loans and pushing through contentious tax hikes to fund its military and essential services, all while grappling with a shattered economy and immense reconstruction costs.
Projections from France's first-round municipal elections reveal a fragmented political landscape, with the left leading in Paris and the far-right National Rally making significant inroads in southern cities, setting the stage for tense second-round negotiations.
Crude oil prices surged past $105 a barrel, reaching a multi-year high, as the ongoing military conflict in Iran disrupts shipments through the critical Strait of Hormuz. The Trump administration's appeals for international assistance and warnings of a prolonged crisis have intensified market volatility and raised fears of broader economic fallout.
Another member of the Iranian women's national football team has withdrawn her application for asylum in Australia, choosing instead to return to Iran. The decision leaves only two of the original group of seven in Australia, highlighting the complex personal and political pressures faced by the athletes.
