After the outbreak of the conflict among the United States, Israel, and Iran, China’s position and role quickly became a focal point of international attention. In some media and analytical narratives …
‘We never asked for a ceasefire,’ says Iran’s foreign minister, as war keeps raging
Israel announced a barrage of new strikes on western Iran on Sunday, while Iran’s foreign minister said the country has not asked for a ceasefire as President Trump had claimed.
Israel says it still has thousands of targets in Iran, as Trump and Starmer discuss Strait of Hormuz
Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the country has not “asked for a ceasefire” after Trump said it had wanted a deal.
Iran war only exacerbates Cyprus’ underlying economic challenges
Even before the outbreak of the war on Iran the Cyprus government faced profound challenges including the need to protect the living conditions of lower income households, to undertake investments in …
War on Iran is enriching weapons firms as it tanks the global economy
Since the end of World War II, almost every U.S. president has initiated a major military conflict without congressional approval. Donald Trump attempted to portray himself as a “peace president,” …
Trump-Xi trade deal under review as US, China seek breakthrough in Paris talks
Top US and Chinese officials met in Paris to review their trade truce, discussing tariffs, rare earth supplies, agricultural purchases and tensions linked to the Iran war, ahead of possible Trump-Xi …
Travel costs surge amid US-Israeli war on Iran: Here’s how much
The US-Israeli war on Iran is fueling a surge in travel costs, from rising airfares to higher prices for gasoline, dining, and entertainment. Average travel costs in the US are 3% higher than in March …
Hong Kong seeks advantage in flight chaos from Iran war
The city may boost capacity on some direct flights to Europe and the US or add more transfer services Read more at The Business Times.
‘Peak war panic’ will likely hit financial markets in 1-3 weeks, strategist predicts, as Trump says he doesn’t want to make a deal with Iran yet
“The end is not in sight. The Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed, and markets are starting to price in a prolonged, uncertain endgame.” …
‘Peak war panic’ will likely hit financial markets in 1-3 weeks, strategist predicts, as Trump says he doesn’t want to make a deal with Iran yet
“The end is not in sight. The Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed, and markets are starting to price in a prolonged, uncertain endgame.” …