Strait of Hormuz Effectively Closed? Wall Street Analyst's On-Site Visit Reveals Shipping Situation
A Wall Street analyst's visit to Oman's Musandam Peninsula challenged the notion of a closed St...
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Easter Oil Prices Hit Record High; Germany Considers Cash Subsidies to Relieve Drivers
On Easter Monday, Germany's average diesel price rose to approximately 2.48 euros per liter, se...
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Iran Ceasefire Deadline Nears, Trump Pressures with Ultimatum at Press Conference
President Trump, joined by the CIA Director, Secretary of War, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs...
Read storyThree Years Since Japan Downgraded COVID-19, Over 20,000 Deaths Last Year
Three years have passed today since Japan downgraded COVID-19 to the same level as influenza. D...
Read storySIPRI Report: Asia-Pacific Military Spending Sees Largest Growth in 16 Years; Taiwan Up 14%
SIPRI reported that global military spending reached $2.9 trillion in 2025. Asia-Pacific countr...
Read storyGlobal Conflict Threat Rises; Australia to Increase Defense Spending to 3% of GDP
Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles announced plans to increase the nation's defense spe...
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Global Conflict Threat Rises; Australia to Increase Defense Spending to 3% of GDP
Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles announced plans to increase the nation's defense spe...
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