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Iran drives up prices for fuel and raw materials, according to a closely watched survey. The poll of UK construction companies found that input cost inflation – which accounts for expenses such as raw materials, energy
Russia have vetoed efforts to condemn the Iranian blockade of Hormuz at the United Nations Security Council. Beijing and Moscow had blocked a [UN draft resolution](/news/2026/4/7/russia-and-china-block-un-resolution-on-strait-of-hormuz) over Hormuz earlier this month, saying that
conflict with Iran. The Trump administration has eased some sanctions on Russian oil exports to alleviate energy shortfalls during the war with Iran. - 🎧 **NPR's Joanna Kakissis, who is in Kyiv, said that by dawn
Russia, which reported a budget deficit exceeding $60 billion in early 2026. The Russian economy had grown due to its war in Ukraine, which increased military spending and industrial production. But it later entered
economy struggles under the pressure of war and sanctions, while Russian forces have made little meaningful progress on the battlefield in Ukraine this year. Russia’s mounting economic troubles are [deepening its reliance on China
conflict, India tried to diversify away from Russian oil. Thereby, we saw a build in oil on water and larger volumes going to China,” she explained. “But going from Russia to China vs India
economies coordinates on economic and security issues while seeking a greater voice for the Global South in institutions long dominated by Western powers. A leaders’ summit is scheduled for September in India. The meeting unfolded
conflict. Trump’s current administration pushed for negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, but not too hard, so as not to upset the US military-industrial complex, which has seen windfall profits from the war. Meanwhile
conflict dampens confidence in the economy and personal finances, a survey has suggested. Consumer confidence in the UK has dipped over the last three months at the fastest rate since June 2022, when inflation
economy and the country’s 330 million people could amount to between $630bn and $1 trillion. “The biggest challenge, the biggest adversary we face at this point are the reckless, feckless and defeatist words
Iran, and disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz – a crisis that has rattled global energy markets and renewed Beijing’s concerns over the security of its oil and gas supplies. With
conflict may echo for months or even years to come.”** > *“This is the second energy crisis within four years, and the lesson should be very clear. **Our overdependency on imported fossil fuels makes us vulnerable
conflict. ## In the US: - Trump said sanctions on Iranian ports would remain until Tehran agrees to a peace deal. - Daniel Benaim, former deputy assistant secretary of state for Arabian Peninsula affairs, said
economy due to the continued disruption to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Last week, Merz compared the war to previous military quagmires, such as the US invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan
conflict in the Middle East drives petrol and diesel prices worldwide, demand for EVs has been surging in numerous countries. The United States and China, the world’s two largest economies, have both seen
conflict while maintaining trade ties with the Kremlin despite economic and financial sanctions by the U.S. and Europe. China is the top customer for Russian oil and gas supplies, and Moscow expects
Iran war. In April, the Bank of England warned that UK inflation could go as high as 6% in the worst-case scenario. Although inflation has fallen significantly since the October 2022 high, prices have
conflict while maintaining Russian trade ties despite economic and financial sanctions by the U.S. and Europe. China has become Russia's top trading partner. Beijing is now the top customer for Russian
Iran's neighbour, Iraq, will take an economic hit this year from the war, with a slowdown of 6.8%. But it is expected to recover to 11.3% growth in 2027. A country's economic resilience
Russia and China, which have signalled they may veto the measure. The dispute over control of the strategic waterway has become a key obstacle in efforts to end the US-Israeli war on Iran amid