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Is Iran charging a toll to allow oil traffic through Hormuz?
Crude exports bypassing Hormuz surged in September, yet oil prices remain high. Could a secret fee be the reason?
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Arming an adversary: Why Trump’s offer to sell China weapons belies US policy
Analysts dismissed Trump’s proposal as lacking any strategic logic – but said it revealed how he views Beijing.
Iraq looks for oil export alternatives to the troubled Strait of Hormuz
The continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has forced Iraq to look for alternatives to export its oil.
US, China list goods recommended for tariff cuts following Trump-Xi summit
Washington and Beijing announce details of agreement to reduce tariffs on $60bn of trade.
Israel revokes Dutch diplomats’ status over sanctions on settlements
Israel escalates retaliatory measures as Western sanctions target illegal West Bank settlements.
Iran shifts trade north to Caspian Sea as war impairs Strait of Hormuz
Iran is looking for alternatives to export its oil as the US blockades its southern ports.
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Why is Canada’s PM Carney not ruling out a possible war with the US
Trump’s annexation threats have prompted Carney to examine even remote risks to Canada’s sovereignty.
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From ‘cheats’ to ‘great friendship’: How Trump’s rhetoric on China changed
Warmth on display in Washington contrasts significantly with the language Trump has used to characterise Beijing and Xi.
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Tata v Tata: What’s behind India’s big boardroom brawl?
India’s most famous conglomerate is knee-deep in feuds over who gets to decide the Tata Group’s future.
Trump-Xi summit: Four key takeaways from the Washington, DC, meeting
Trump, Xi seek stable US-China ties at the White House, but differences over Iran, Taiwan and trade remain unresolved.
ANALYSIS
‘Hostile, but hooked’: What’s behind the US-China trade truce extension?
Some analysts say extending the truce is pure optics – others say it’s a useful step towards a more durable deal.
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