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key buyer of that fuel. Due to a lack of refining capacity, it is heavily reliant on imports, more than half of which typically come from the Gulf. With the Strait of Hormuz having been
key international and regional issues." The visit coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Sino-Russian Treaty of Friendship signed in 2001. Putin said in a video address released before his visit that bilateral ties
key takeaways from a significant day for the future of the US central bank. The Fed kept up its 'wait and see' approach to the economic uncertainty sparked by the Iran war. The conflict
key supplier to Nvidia, whose boss Jensen Huang said the recent slide in tech stocks presented a buying opportunity for investors. The price of the global benchmark Brent jumped by4.6% to $97.34 (£73.05) a barrel
conflict gradually disappear,” he said. The estate agent Savills has forecast that house prices will fall this year owing to rising mortgage rates. It said the impact of war in the Middle East had “fundamentally
key allies has sailed through the Strait of Hormuz, despite the ongoing blockade of the critical shipping channel. The 142m-long (465 feet) Nord luxury boat, linked to sanctioned Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov, travelled from
conflict](https://www.npr.org/series/1205445976/middle-east-crisis) ### [Trump says Iran talks could resume in days as U.S. military blocks Iranian ports](https://www.npr.org/2026/04/15/nx-s1-5786034/iran-middle-east-updates) While focus groups are not statistically significant, they do provide insight into how voters
conflict. “The plan we have presented is centred on ending the war. There are absolutely no details regarding the country’s nuclear issues in this proposal,” he said. Tehran took 10 days to respond. Iran
term deal via talks. Meanwhile, the key Strait of Hormuz waterway is still effectively closed - causing economic impacts around the world. Answering questions from senators on Thursday, Hegseth said: "We are in a ceasefire right
key policy rate by a full percentage point to 11.5 percent. [The bank said:](https://www.sbp.org.pk/press/2026/Pr-27-Apr-2026.pdf) “The Committee noted that prolonging the Middle East conflict has intensified risks to the macroeconomic outlook. In particular
term energy production – but negotiations have stalled and it is not clear if the White House is willing to withstand the pain of a sustained economic war or the risk of a military operation
key Chabahar port after meeting then-President Hassan Rouhani, and pledged to invest $500m to develop the strategically important port. It became minimally operational before US President Donald Trump withdrew from the nuclear deal
conflicting messaging](/news/2026/5/21/trump-shifts-between-diplomacy-and-threats-in-iran-standoff) on the war, the post could have implications for ongoing negotiations aimed at a more lasting ceasefire, according to Vali Nasr, professor of international affairs and Middle East studies at Johns Hopkins
conflict stemmed from a “miscalculation” by adversaries about Iran’s public support and military strength. He added that Iran’s forces remain ready for “comprehensive defence”. Durrani dismissed suggestions of internal divisions
Iran, refusing to participate directly as questions remain over whether the initial attack that killed the country’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, was legal under international law. That prompted Trump to compare Starmer to Neville
terms of how it wants to engage on the global stage. This is a remarkable turnaround for a country that, just five years ago, appeared to be on the verge of diplomatic isolation. Its borders
key maritime routes has forced the use of longer and more expensive alternatives to transport aid. Higher transport and fuel costs "disproportionately affect people in emergencies", including refugees and displaced people, the agency said
conflict better than the Pentagon. The US defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, promised “death and destruction from the sky”, hitting 13,000 targets in the first month alone, but it did not bring victory, only
conflict between Israel and Iran showcased the use of complex attacks combining ballistic missiles with “swarms” of kamikaze drones designed to overwhelm air defences. This environment makes hypersonic technology a critical asset. This brings
terms of the truce, as provided by the US state department, prohibit [Israel](https://www.theguardian.com/world/israel) from offensive military actions in Lebanon. But they appear to leave more room for “self-defence”, including “against planned