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Hormuz Bypass Routes Show The Gulf’s Limits

The war involving Iran has exposed a hard truth about global energy trade: there is no easy substitute for the Strait of Hormuz. As shipping through the waterway has been disrupted, attention has turned to pipelines and other possible export routes across
April 21, 2026
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UK approves China mega embassy near London financial hub

Government grants approval after years of delays Britain’s government has approved plans for China to build a large new embassy complex close to London’s financial district, ending years of political and security debate. The project at Royal Mint Court would become China’s
January 20, 2026
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Stellantis struggles five years after landmark merger

Shares lag despite early post-merger gains Five years after the creation of Stellantis through the $52 billion merger of Fiat Chrysler and France’s Groupe PSA, the automaker’s performance has fallen short of early investor expectations. U.S.-listed shares are down roughly 43% since
January 19, 2026
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Stocks Slip as Policy Uncertainty Weighs on Markets

US stocks closed lower on Tuesday as investors digested a wave of policy proposals from President Donald Trump and reassessed earnings from major financial institutions. Despite encouraging inflation data, uncertainty around potential regulatory changes and geopolitical tensions contributed to market volatility. Major
January 13, 2026
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UK Regulator Investigates X Over Grok AI Image Abuse

UK media regulator Ofcom has launched a formal investigation into Elon Musk’s social media platform X amid concerns that its artificial intelligence tool, Grok, is being used to generate sexualised images, including non-consensual and illegal content. In a statement, Ofcom said it
January 12, 2026
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Asia-Pacific Stocks Slip as Geopolitical Tensions Rise

Markets react to global uncertainty Asia-Pacific markets mostly moved lower on Thursday, tracking losses on Wall Street as investors reacted to rising geopolitical tensions and fresh comments from the United States president. Sentiment was weighed down by concerns over defense policy, energy
January 8, 2026
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Canada and China Announce New Strategic Partnership

Canada has signaled a major shift in its foreign and trade policy after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new strategic partnership with China during a high-level meeting in Beijing. The move reflects Ottawa’s effort to ease long-standing trade tensions, diversify economic
January 8, 2026
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Yemen Council Expels Separatist Leader Over Treason Charges

Presidential council takes decisive action Yemen’s Saudi-backed presidential council has expelled separatist leader Aidarous al-Zubaidi and referred him to the attorney general on charges that include high treason. The move followed his failure to travel to Riyadh for talks intended to ease
January 7, 2026
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Bulgaria Begins Using the Euro as New Era Starts

First withdrawals mark historic transition Bulgarians began withdrawing euro banknotes for the first time on Thursday as the country officially joined the eurozone, becoming its 21st member. Cash machines in the capital, Sofia, dispensed newly issued euro notes, signaling the start of
January 2, 2026
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