While China is Iran’s main trading partner, pragmatism is the primary parameter for Chinese diplomacy.
Trump says U.S. seized Iranian ship trying to bypass blockade of Strait of Hormuz – The Washington Post
Trump says U.S. seized Iranian ship trying to bypass blockade of Strait of Hormuz The Washington PostOil prices jump 7% after Iran and U.S. attack ships as tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz CNBCLive Updates Trump Says Navy S…
Oil prices jump after Iran and U.S. attack commercial ships as tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz
Crude oil prices surged Sunday, as the U.S. and Iran teetered on the brink of a renewed war after attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Australia news live: Pocock buys billboards to pressure Chalmers on gas export tax; survey reveals national gloom
ACT independent David Pocock is calling for a 25% tax on gas exports to fund welfare and housing. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie, says her party “absolutely” has…
Australia news live: Pocock buys billboards to pressure Chalmers on gas export tax; survey reveals national gloom
ACT independent David Pocock is calling for a 25% tax on gas exports to fund welfare and housing. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie, says her party “absolutely” has…
Rumen Radev looks set to win Bulgarian Parliamentary election
Exit polls put his Progressive Bulgaria on 37%, more than double the score of the closest runner-up, but he will likely need to form a coalition to govern.
How might the ‘major’ US-Indonesia defence partnership impact Southeast Asia?
Analysts say the new Major Defence Cooperation Partnership inked by both sides on Apr 13 is mainly about modernising the Indonesian armed forces, but it could still test Jakarta’s room to manoeuvre diplomatically.
Energy expert says Iran playing ‘long game’
Energy expert Professor Robert Perrons says Iran is playing the “long game” and warns there are years of clean-up ahead.
Commentary: Will Cuba be the US’ next misadventure?
Mired in a Middle Eastern mess, President Donald Trump may be tempted by an opportunity for an easy win, says Max Hastings for Bloomberg Opinion.
Iranian American woman arrested in Los Angeles for alleged arms trafficking
Federal prosecutor says woman is suspected of dealing weapons to Africa on behalf of Iranian governmentA California woman was arrested at Los Angeles international airport after allegedly trafficking weapons on behalf of the Iranian government to conta…