
Houthi Capture of Mocha Raises Economic Stakes Around Red Sea Oil Route
The Houthi capture of Mocha strengthens their position near Bab el-Mandeb, raising risks for oil flows and global energy prices.

The Houthi capture of Mocha strengthens their position near Bab el-Mandeb, raising risks for oil flows and global energy prices.

Foreign investment in Germany rose to 86 billion euros in 2025, with EU capital still dominant as US inflows fell and UK investment surged.

US President Trump threatens Oman with bombing over its involvement in Strait of Hormuz negotiations amid renewed US-Iran tensions and regional instability.

Russia’s oil and gas revenues in July may exceed last year’s by 60%, driven by higher prices and taxes despite EU sanctions aimed at restricting budget financing.

Donald Trump proposes the US host a future FIFA World Cup without Canada and Mexico, suggesting China as a co-host, indicating shifting economic and geopolitical dynamics in global football.

The Trump administration's tentative approval for Saudi uranium enrichment without strong IAEA safeguards raises proliferation concerns amid expanding nuclear energy cooperation.

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 plans to remove Syria from its terrorism sponsor list, enabling investments and economic reintegration after years of sanctions and military disengagement.

President Trump cancels June 11 airstrikes on Iran amid progress in multilateral negotiations involving regional allies, averting immediate military escalation.

President Trump delays a planned military strike on Iran following Gulf leaders' intervention, as serious negotiations continue amid complex US-Iran tensions.

Iran's missile and drone attacks on the UAE disrupt Gulf stability, threatening vital trade routes and regional economic security in a renewed escalation.