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UK nationalises Chinese-owned British Steel: Why Beijing is worried
The UK move to take over British Steel fuels a brewing dispute with China amid political leadership change in London.
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Cuba suffers second island-wide blackout in a week amid Trump fuel blockade
US President Donald Trump has placed the Caribbean island under a de facto oil blockade, straining its power grid.
Strait of Hormuz traffic plunges as US, Iran resume fighting
Brent crude holds steady despite a plunge in traffic in the critical waterway.
China expands anti-sanctions toolkit, raising risks for foreign firms
Beijing is rolling out measures to expand its ability to hit back at US and EU sanctions and export controls.
Canadian PM visits Saudi Arabia to strengthen energy, mining partnerships
Carney and Saudi Crown Prince Bin Salman strengthen partnerships after years of strained relations under Trudeau.
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Strait of Hormuz: What has happened since the US-Iran MoU on June 17?
More than 500 ships have passed through the strait since June 17, but many remain stuck.
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Trump says US ‘may take over Kharg Island’: Here’s what you need to know
Kharg Island, pivotal to Iran’s oil exports, becomes focal point as Trump renews threats amid rising Gulf tensions.
US trade deficit surges amid artificial intelligence spending boom
Imbalance soars to $77.6bn in May as imports outpaced exports, driven by pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.
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Explosions in Damascus during Macron visit to Syria: What we know
Blasts occurred near hotel French president was reportedly staying in shortly after he departed for presidential palace.
After Iran war upheaval, global shipping eyes return to status quo
Industry known for its resilience is likely to emerge from war relatively unchanged, analysts say.
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Flavio Bolsonaro asks Trump to delay tariffs on Brazil until after election
President Lula accuses Jair Bolsonaro’s son, now a presidential hopeful, of helping trigger proposed US tariffs.
