Strait of Hormuz: will Iran make a bold move by closing it?

Following a US strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, reports indicate that the Iranian parliament has approved closing the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation against its long-standing adversary, the United States. However, the final decision rests with Iran's Supreme Security Council and, ultimate…

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Escalating Conflict Between Israel and Iran: oil and gas prices move up

The military conflict between Iran and Israel took a turn for the worse, as some missiles passed through Israel's layered anti-missile defence system that resulted in a damage to a major medical centre and a hospital on Thursday morning. In response, Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime  minis…

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Beyond Tweets: How the Trump-Musk Feud Could Reshape US Politics and EVs

The feud between the world's most powerful man, President Trump, and the richest man, Elon Musk, dramatically escalated on Thursday this week, taking both their loyalists and critics by surprise. While the intensity of the exchange was unexpected, the underlying policy disagreement over federal…

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As Nuclear Talks Falter, Middle East Tensions Could Spook Oil Markets

Nuclear talks between the US and Iran have hit a roadblock after five rounds of indirect discussions. A new US proposal, delivered via Oman on Saturday, was rejected by Iran, while calling it a "bad deal" and "completely one-sided." Despite earlier cautious optimism, significant …

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