Trump has delayed sweeping tariffs on Russia and its energy partners, using the sanctions threat to support Ukraine talks and discourage Moscow from assisting Iran.
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators says Trump’s Russian diesel deal would aid Moscow while offering little relief to American fuel consumers.
A U.S. strike disabled a Panama-flagged cargo ship near Iran, deepening Gulf trade risks as tanker attacks and fuel prices add economic pressure.
Two Latvian citizens were detained after breaching RAF Molesworth, prompting scrutiny of security risks around NATO and US-linked facilities in Britain.
Yemen’s government says it is advancing near Mocha, while Houthis claim gains and strikes inside Saudi Arabia, raising risks for trade and energy.
Trump expects renewed Iran talks after rejecting Tehran’s Hormuz proposal, with sanctions, oil flows and nuclear demands shaping the standoff.
Yemen’s mobilization call comes as Houthi gains near the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb raise risks for trade, oil exports and energy prices.
Russia’s ship registry grew 36% as sanctions pressure pushed shadow-fleet vessels toward Russian registration, CREA says.
U.S. and Iranian officials held mediated talks in New York as threats, sanctions and Hormuz shipping risks framed the economic stakes.
Saudi Arabia says it intercepted a Houthi missile aimed at Riyadh as attacks put renewed pressure on Yanbu, Aramco and vital Red Sea oil routes.
Trump signed the Graham sanctions law, giving him broad authority to target Russian energy buyers, banks, officials and sanctions evasion networks.
Merz says unconditional transatlantic friendship is over, framing U.S. tensions as a test of Germany’s security and economic model.
The Fed lifted rates to 3.75-4 percent, citing persistent inflation and reviving tensions between price stability, credit costs and politics.
The House advanced a bill allowing Trump to impose 100% tariffs on major buyers of Russian energy, setting up a full vote this week.
A prolonged halt on Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline could cut global oil supply by 4%, exposing the fragility of export routes.
Russia is expected at G20 energy talks in Houston as wars, sanctions and Red Sea security risks complicate the economics of energy abundance.
Georgia detained ex-defense minister Giorgi Baramidze in a treason and sabotage case tied to his comments on the Abkhazia war.
The Houthi capture of Mocha strengthens their position near Bab el-Mandeb, raising risks for oil flows and global energy prices.
CENTCOM said it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers after IRGC missile attacks, escalating the economic fight over oil logistics and Hormuz.
Daniel Driscoll’s reported resignation after a clash with Pete Hegseth adds to Pentagon turnover and raises questions over procurement, readiness and policy continuity.
NATO confirms readiness to respond to Iranian threats targeting European military bases, highlighting rising geopolitical tensions with regional economic implications.
President Trump announces a comprehensive economic war against Iran, threatening massive sanctions on countries supporting Tehran amid escalating regional tensions.
US President Trump threatens Oman with bombing over its involvement in Strait of Hormuz negotiations amid renewed US-Iran tensions and regional instability.
The US orders a significant cut in joint military drills with South Korea, citing costs and improving ties with North Korea amid shifting strategic and economic priorities.
Qatar denies holding Iranian pilots allegedly captured after airspace violations amid ongoing Middle East hostilities, complicating regional diplomatic and security efforts.
President Trump plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz US territory, signaling prolonged military presence and escalating tensions with Iran over this vital oil transit route.
US forces disabled a Panama-flagged cargo ship attempting to breach Iran's blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting escalating maritime tensions and economic risks.
President Trump announces a new negotiation phase with Iran, postponing military strikes to pursue a deal addressing nuclear and regional security, amid ongoing US-Iran tensions.
The US intercepted ballistic missiles launched from Iran targeting American forces, underscoring escalating tensions and the complex economic risks in the Middle East.
The U.S. Senate advances the Graham Sanctions bill to impose steep tariffs on Russia and its energy partners, signaling a strategic intensification of economic pressure.
President Zelensky’s Washington visit coincides with a Senate vote on expanded sanctions against Russia, encompassing broader Middle East implications and diplomatic efforts.
Iran's IRGC claims a tanker was mined in the Strait of Hormuz after unauthorized passage, signaling heightened risks to global oil transit through this strategic chokepoint.
The US military conducted its 11th night of strikes against Iran targeting strategic infrastructure to counter threats to Gulf shipping amid escalating conflict in the Middle East.
The US begins delivering a $100 million humanitarian aid package to Cuba amidst heightened sanctions and military threats, highlighting a complex policy approach.
The US has launched ten consecutive days of attacks against Iran, targeting military infrastructure amid reciprocal strikes and disruptions in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
The IMF has approved a €604 million disbursement to Ukraine under its EFF program, noting satisfactory progress but delays in structural reforms amid ongoing conflict.
US military deaths in the conflict with Iran reach 17 after a fatal incident during ordnance disposal in northern Iraq, amid ongoing retaliatory strikes and heightened regional military activity.
US forces have launched nine consecutive nights of strikes against Iran, prompting Iranian retaliation and impacting shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, with broader implications for global energy markets.
The Trump administration's tentative approval for Saudi uranium enrichment without strong IAEA safeguards raises proliferation concerns amid expanding nuclear energy cooperation.
The US has launched new strikes targeting Iranian infrastructure, prompting Tehran to vow retaliatory attacks amid escalating tensions and risks to regional stability.
Former President Trump alleges China accessed data of 220 million US voters to influence the 2020 election, revealing critical vulnerabilities in the electoral system.
The US launched airstrikes on Iranian military and infrastructure sites, prompting retaliatory attacks on US bases in Bahrain and Kuwait, escalating tensions with significant economic ramifications.
The US is pursuing the revival of an Iraq-Syria oil pipeline to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to reduce Iran's influence and enhance global energy security amid regional tensions.
The US military launched new strikes against Iran targeting its ability to attack commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating regional tensions threatening global oil trade.
US strikes on Iran escalate following attacks on civilian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, causing closure of a vital oil shipping route and raising global economic concerns.
Iran buried former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in a closed ceremony amid regional tensions and uncertainty over his successor's public presence.
The US has launched new military strikes against Iran to prevent interference with shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions amid sanctions and regional retaliations.
US military strikes on Iran following attacks on commercial vessels heighten risks of conflict and disrupt critical energy trade routes through the Strait of Hormuz.
In June 2024, Russia reduced its drone and missile strikes on Ukraine significantly, signaling possible operational and economic adjustments amid ongoing conflict dynamics.
The US has extended the operational license for Serbia’s NIS under sanctions, delaying Gazprom’s divestment and highlighting complex regional energy and geopolitical stakes.