Geopolitics
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Strait of Hormuz: A Narrow but Critical Global Energy Chokepoint
TEHRAN — Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on April…
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Trump administration sanctions continue to constrain Iran’s oil revenue
WASHINGTON, July 11 — Iran’s nuclear program has been a source of international tension for decades, and the…
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Oil Flows Threatened as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Persist
DUBAI, July 11 — The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf…
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Iran Threatens Strait of Hormuz Closure, Sends Oil Prices Soaring
DUBAI, July 11 — The economic stakes are clear. When the Strait of Hormuz closure was announced on…
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Russian Oil Tanker Strikes Threaten Moscow’s War Funding
MOSCOW, July 11 — The shift is subtle but real. Russia, the world’s third-largest oil producer, is watching…
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Russian oil exports disrupted as Kerch Strait strike halts 1M barrels daily
MOSCOW, July 11 — The disruption to shipping through the Kerch Strait following an August 18, 2024 strike…
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Global Oil Markets at Risk from Strait of Hormuz Closure
LONDON, July 11 — The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway that sees the passage of a staggering…
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EU’s Energy Battle with Russia Shapes New Economic Reality
BRUSSELS, July 11 — The mechanics of the Russia–European Union gas dispute, which began with Moscow’s full-scale invasion…
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Scott Bessent Tasked with Designing Russia Oil Tariffs
WASHINGTON, July 11 — The shift in how the United States wields economic power is becoming unmistakable. Scott…
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Strait of Hormuz remains irreplaceable despite global energy risks
ABQAIQ, Saudi Arabia, July 11 — The world’s oil supply lines have a Plan B, but it is…
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U.S. and Allies Sanction Russian Oil: A Timeline Since 2022
MOSCOW, July 11 — The Trump administration is preparing a new escalation in economic pressure on Russia, with…
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How Russian Oil Revenues Fund the Ukraine War: A Look at the Numbers
MOSCOW, July 11 — Russia’s oil and gas revenues, which funded roughly 30-40% of the federal budget in…
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Trump, Putin, and Europe in U.S.-Russia Energy Talks
WASHINGTON, July 11 — The Trump administration is weighing a proposal to impose heavy tariffs on Russian oil,…
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Iran’s control of Strait of Hormuz heightens global energy security concerns
TEHRAN, July 11 — For the families living along Iran’s southern coast, the name Rear Admiral Alireza Tangsiri…
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Russia’s war chest cracks as energy earnings decline, new oil tariffs loom
MOSCOW, July 11 — The shift is subtle but measurable. For the first time since the full-scale invasion…
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Timeline and Steps for Russian Oil Tariff Implementation
WASHINGTON, July 11 — The shift is quietly underway. Internal administration discussions, ongoing since late February 2025, have…
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U.S. Sanctions on Russian Energy Began After Crimea Annexation
WASHINGTON, July 11 — The proposed heavy tariffs on Russian energy exports represent a potential new escalation in…
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Strait of Hormuz Tensions Threaten Global Oil Supply Stability
MANAMA — For millions of families across Asia, the price of cooking fuel, electricity, and even a litre…
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U.S. tariffs on Russian oil risk billions in lost revenue
MOSCOW, July 11 — Against this backdrop of grinding war and economic recalibration, Vladimir Putin remains the fixed…
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How Russian Oil Revenue Funds the War in Ukraine: A Data Analysis
MOSCOW, July 11 — The shift is unmistakable: Russia’s war chest, long fueled by oil and gas revenues,…
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Trump Weighs Heavy Tariffs on Russian Oil for Ukraine Peace
WASHINGTON, July 11 — The Trump administration is actively weighing the imposition of heavy tariffs on Russian oil,…
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How US Tariffs on Russian Oil Could Reshape Global Energy Markets
MOSCOW, July 11 — The United States is considering new tariffs on Russian oil exports that could cut…
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Mike Waltz drives oil tariff plan as national security advisor
WASHINGTON, July 11 — Mike Waltz, the National Security Advisor to President Donald Trump, has become one of…
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Trump Tariffs Reshape Global Oil Prices and Supply Chains
MOSCOW, July 11 — The mechanics of global oil markets are about to be stress-tested again, and this…
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