Russia and China’s silent backing of Iran with war technologies complicates the war that the U.S. has misjudged ...

The Chinese famously play the long game. The high priest of realpolitik, Henry Kissinger, coldly noted, “China’s leaders avoid direct confrontation and prefer to achieve their objectives indirectly.” ...

U.S. crude oil prices have topped $100 a barrel since the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. But this isn't the first time prices have gone this high.

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But a Reuters ‌review of industry sales data found a more market-based reason: Automakers are offering relatively few budget models, while they’ve filled showrooms with bigger, more upscale models, ...

Campaigners fear Iranian authorities are intent on launching a new crackdown on opponents even under wartime conditions, after the police chief threatened to shoot protesters and treat them as enemies ...

For years, China has flown military jets near Taiwan almost daily. Then they suddenly stopped, leaving analysts to wonder why.

Three vessels were hit by projectiles near the Strait of Hormuz, the UK’s maritime agency said. Countries have agreed to release a record 400 million barrels of oil in an effort to stem gas prices.

Switzerland, renowned for its neutrality, has been representing US interests in Iran. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...