Crude markets retreat amid expectations of diplomatic progress that could ease supply disruptions, though analysts caution that risks to global flows remain ele...

Shipping flows through the Strait of Hormuz continued, albeit sharply reduced, on the first full day of a United States blockade targeting vessels calling at Ir...

Diplomatic contacts between Washington and Tehran are said to be continuing despite a reported US blockade of Iranian ports and heightened military and politica...

Disruptions in the maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz have already had a direct effect well beyond the immediate region, with increased global economic...

Central bank moves to strengthen currency and contain rising import costs as Middle East conflict threatens growth outlook

A US naval blockade of Iran’s ports has begun, raising fears of economic disruption and renewed conflict after ceasefire talks collapsed without agreement

US President accuses pontiff of being “very liberal” and “weak on crime” after criticism of US-Israel policy on Iran

Brent crude rose US$7.60, or 7.98%, to US$102.80 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate gained US$8.31, or 8.61%, to US$104.88, reversing losses recorded in...

Trump escalates the situation as US-Iran talks break down further threatening global energy markets

A new convoy of aid vessels is preparing to depart Spain carrying medical supplies for Gaza

Beijing has announced a package of incentives aimed at boosting cross-strait exchanges, including relaxed tourism rules, expanded cultural imports and food trad...

Prayer is “the most free, universal and disruptive response to death,” the pope says in St. Peterʼs Basilica

A traditional “Burning of Judas” display in southern Spain depicting Israel’s prime minister sparks a diplomatic protest