Houthi control of Mocha heightens risks around Bab el-Mandeb, a Red Sea route central to oil supply, shipping decisions and U.S. Iran strategy.
Foreign investment in Germany rose to 86 billion euros in 2025, but a sharp drop in U.S. capital and a surge from the UK reshaped the market.
President Trump threatens Oman with bombing if it disrupts US-Iran talks over the Strait of Hormuz, as regional tensions and military actions escalate in the Gulf.
Jared Kushner met with Hamas leaders in Egypt to demand concrete disarmament steps amid ongoing Israeli-Palestinian tensions and regional diplomatic efforts.
Russia's oil and gas revenues in July may rise 60% year-on-year due to higher global prices, despite ongoing sanctions and a year-to-date revenue decline.
Donald Trump proposes the US host the next FIFA World Cup alone, potentially with China, signaling a strategic shift from the 2026 tournament’s shared North American hosting.
The Trump administration is poised to permit Saudi Arabia uranium enrichment without strict IAEA safeguards, potentially enabling Riyadh's pathway to nuclear weapons amid geopolitical tensions.
US military launches targeted strikes on Iranian ports and infrastructure, prompting retaliatory attacks on American bases and signaling a complex strategic standoff in the Persian Gulf.
President Trump halted planned airstrikes on Iran amid promising negotiations, signaling a potential multinational nuclear agreement with significant regional and business implications.
President Trump delayed a planned military strike on Iran following diplomatic appeals from Gulf leaders and ongoing negotiations aiming for a nuclear agreement.