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‘Turbulent and dangerous’: How shipping is the new global battleground
From Hormuz to Panama, the South China Sea to the Black Sea, geopolitics is rewriting the rules of global shipping.
Oil prices rise again with little sign of war on Iran ending
Brent crude futures hit $126.41 on Thursday – a 5 percent rise for the week.
Despite growth and pay rises, Greek workers are among the poorest in Europe
Inflation has robbed them of a third of their income since the post-2009 global financial crisis, statistics show.
Rallies under way as workers gather for International Labour Day
Labour Day marches are being held as Iran war and rising energy prices threaten the global economy.
Commercial flights from Tehran’s main airport resume amid cautious normalcy
Flights are gradually back in the air, but uncertainty on the ground still lingers.
First US-Venezuela flight lands in Caracas after seven-year suspension
American Airlines has resumed flights as Donald Trump moves to rebuild ties following the abduction of Nicolas Maduro.
EXPLAINER
$25bn or $1 trillion: How much has Iran war really cost the US?
Heated exchange on Capitol Hill reflects growing unease among lawmakers over a lack of transparency in cost of Iran war.
Pakistan opens up road trade routes into Iran amid Hormuz blockade
With shipping disrupted by US-Iran tensions, Islamabad activates overland corridor to move stranded cargo into Iran.
EDITOR'S ANALYSIS
Carney, ‘strong and resolute’ in first year, now has to deliver on promises
Canada’s prime minister has used Trump’s attacks on allies and others to refocus Ottawa’s foreign policy.
Ukraine asks Israel to seize ship carrying grain ‘stolen’ by Russia
Kyiv requested that Israel seize the vessel and its cargo, take grain samples, and question crew members.
