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Day: April 14, 2026
Saudi Arabia Is Pressing U.S. to Drop Its Naval Blockade
Gulf energy exporters worry Iran could escalate and close the Bab al-Mandeb, the main exit route…
The U.S. Warships Poised to Enforce Trump’s Blockade
Shelby Holliday explains how military equipment could play a role in stopping vessels from visiting Iran’s…
Asian Equities Rise, Oil Falls on U.S.-Iran Talk Hopes
Hopes for further talks spurred appetite for risky assets and eased concerns over crude supply disruptions…
Trump’s Blockade on Iran in Strait Begins
The U.S. imposed a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz on Monday after peace talks with…
Global Oil Demand Heads for Contraction As Iran War Chokes Flows, IEA Says
The agency’s forecast assumes oil and gas deliveries from the Middle East to international markets resume…
Founder of Fallen Chinese Property Giant Evergrande Pleads Guilty to Fraud
Hui Ka Yan, once one of the world’s richest men, was accused along with the developer…
The Long Handshake: Xi’s Quiet Grip on Taiwan’s Soul
Plus, Xi uses Taiwan outreach to shape potential U.S. policy shift.
Europe Drafts Postwar Plan to Free Up Hormuz Without U.S.
U.K. and French plan aims to give shipping companies confidence to use the strait after the…
Eurofins Shares Rise after Selling Electronics Division to U.S. Safety Group
Eurofins Scientific shares jumped after the laboratory testing group agreed to sell its electrical and electronics…