Stories tagged “Geopolitics.”
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Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed new missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, targeting key airports and an Aramco refinery, escalating the conflict as Saudi-backed forces advance.
India has officially named and mapped 28 places and geographical features in Ladakh on Survey of India maps, a move aimed at asserting its territorial claims amidst China's practice of assigning Chinese names to locations in Indian territory.
India Looks to Boost Exploration as Hormuz Crisis Threatens Supply
India is intensifying its domestic oil and gas exploration efforts to reduce reliance on imports, a strategic move prompted by the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz that threatens global energy supply chains.
The UK is in discussions with US authorities and preparing for a potential ban on diesel exports by President Donald Trump, as UK diesel prices hit a new record high amid global supply pressures.
China has announced its opposition to US sanctions on Iranian airlines, calling them "illegal" and unilateral. This comes after the US Treasury Secretary indicated that all Iranian airlines would cease operations by September 23 due to these sanctions.
Pakistan and China have formalized their border in a disputed Himalayan region, establishing a joint commission for cooperation. This move has drawn strong condemnation from India, which claims the territory and deems the agreement legally baseless.
African Borders: 'Colonization Prevented the Continent from Breathing on Its Own'
Historian Caroline Roussy challenges the common belief that African borders were arbitrarily drawn by European powers, arguing they were negotiated and eventually endorsed by local populations.
Flames and a large plume of black smoke were observed near King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh following reported Houthi strikes, with Reuters images showing smoke from a fuel storage depot.
Resilient Growth, But More Fragile Foundations
Despite solid growth driven by AI investments and strong corporate profits, global economies, particularly the US and Europe, face increasingly fragile foundations due to rising bond yields, high valuations, and aggressive central bank policies. Fiscal concerns, geopoliti…
Fierce fighting continues in Yemen's Taiz province, near the strategic Bab al-Mandab strait, between Houthi rebels and internationally recognized government forces.
This article introduces the concept of a "pernicious state" to critique the Western-centric lexicon in international relations, arguing that powerful nations often define global order to legitimize their own harmful actions while stigmatizing weaker states.
Saudi Arabia Pivots to Spot Oil Sales After Key Pipeline Goes Offline
Saudi Arabia is shifting to spot oil sales after its crucial East-West pipeline was taken offline following drone strikes, impacting crude oil exports and prompting Asian refiners to seek alternative supplies.
Silicon Valley leaders are urging cooperation with China to slow AI development due to potential dangers, but China views the proposal skeptically, perceiving it as an attempt to maintain US dominance.
Saudi Oil Pipeline Repairs Could Take Weeks After Drone Attack
Repairs to Saudi Arabia's vital East-West oil pipeline, targeted by drone attacks, are expected to take weeks, causing significant disruption to oil flows and raising concerns about regional stability.
China, Russia, and Mongolia recently concluded their "Border Cooperation-2026" joint exercise near Manzhouli, Inner Mongolia, focusing on countering reconnaissance and sabotage activities.
Citi says NOK/SEK can continue to work despite recent gains
Citi is taking profit on its Norwegian krone versus Swedish krona position as the currency pair approaches a key technical threshold, but believes it can still track energy markets and geopolitical risks.
Oil prices surged to a near four-month high after talks between Iran, Oman, and other regional countries regarding the Strait of Hormuz were postponed, amidst escalating conflict in Yemen and an attack on a Saudi oil pipeline.
Russia is expanding its cultural and educational presence in Africa by opening eight new "Russian Houses" to foster long-term relationships beyond military cooperation.
Japan demands correction to Equal Earth map over depiction of disputed islands
Japan has demanded a website operator correct an "Equal Earth" world map that depicts four disputed islands, known as the Northern Territories, in the same color as Russian territory. Tokyo insists these islands are inherently Japanese.
UK supermarket chain Iceland is set to open its first store in the Falkland Islands in early December, partnering with local retailer Kelper Stores in the capital, Stanley.
Euro bonds sell-off persists as energy spikes ahead of ECB rate decision
Euro zone sovereign bond yields are hovering near multi-year highs as surging energy prices fuel inflation fears, prompting expectations for the European Central Bank to raise interest rates.
Global oil prices are nearing $100 a barrel following attacks on Saudi Arabian energy facilities by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, exacerbating Middle East conflict and raising inflationary concerns.
Goldman Sachs Warns Oil Could Hit $120 as Shipping Risks Rise
Goldman Sachs has issued a stark warning that oil prices could surge to $120 per barrel due to escalating shipping risks. The investment bank cites increased geopolitical tensions and potential disruptions to key maritime trade routes as primary drivers for this bullish o…
Qatar Moves Six LNG Tankers Toward Gulf as Export Restart Looms
Qatar is positioning six liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers towards the Gulf, signaling a potential restart of exports amidst heightened regional tensions and supply concerns.
Asian shares mixed as chipmaker shares rally in Tokyo and Seoul
Asian shares showed mixed performance, with Tokyo and Seoul leading gains driven by strong rallies in computer chipmaker stocks, while Hong Kong saw losses and other markets were largely flat.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has commissioned a second nuclear-capable destroyer, the Kang Kon, amid ongoing trilateral military drills by the US, South Korea, and Japan.
Iranian media report US strike on Iranian oil tanker near Kharg Island
Iranian media reported a US strike on an Iranian oil tanker near Kharg Island, following earlier reports of Iran firing missiles towards the Strait of Hormuz.
Discussions are increasing about a potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX, but geopolitical tensions between the US and China pose significant challenges. Elon Musk's reliance on China for Tesla's manufacturing while SpaceX serves as a US national security contractor c…
ADNOC Keeps Loading LNG as Hormuz Risks Intensify
ADNOC is continuing its liquefied natural gas (LNG) loadings despite escalating geopolitical tensions and increased risks in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping chokepoint.
Brent Nears $96 as Iran Conflict Keeps Oil Market on Edge
Brent crude oil prices are approaching $96 per barrel, driven by escalating conflict involving Iran, which raises significant concerns about global oil supply disruptions.