The capture of Mocha strengthens Houthi positions near Bab el-Mandeb, raising risks for Red Sea shipping and global energy markets.
Germany’s foreign investment rose 50% in 2025 to EUR 86 billion, with UK firms surging and US companies sharply cutting their commitments.
US threats to Oman amid stalled US-Iran talks threaten regional stability and the future of maritime control in the critical Strait of Hormuz, impacting energy markets and corporate strategies.
Jared Kushner’s recent meeting with Hamas leaders in Egypt signals strategic US efforts to advance Gaza peace through disarmament and governance reforms amid regional tensions.
Russia's July oil and gas revenues may rise 60% year-on-year due to higher global prices, despite cumulative annual declines and ongoing EU sanctions targeting energy exports.
Donald Trump proposes the US host a future FIFA World Cup without Canada and Mexico, potentially partnering with China, signaling a strategic shift in international football event hosting.
The Trump administration's proposed nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia may allow uranium enrichment without strict IAEA oversight, impacting regional security and business strategies.
The US launched airstrikes on Iranian military and infrastructure targets and reinstated a maritime blockade, triggering retaliatory attacks on American bases in the Gulf region.
US President Trump pledges to remove Syria from the terrorism sponsorship list, opening new investment opportunities and signaling a strategic US policy shift in the Middle East.
US President Trump cancels planned airstrikes on Iran amid progress in multilateral negotiations involving key regional actors, signaling a potential diplomatic resolution to ongoing tensions.
US President Trump delays a planned May 19 attack on Iran following appeals from Gulf leaders, with complex negotiations ongoing over nuclear limits and regional security.