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Oil Prices Surge As US-Iran Conflict Shakes Global Markets

Global oil prices jumped by more than five percent after the United States and Iran exchanged fresh military strikes, triggering fears of supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz and sending shockwaves across international financial and energy markets. Brent crude and U.S.
July 9, 2026

US Launches Massive Strikes as Iran Retaliates

 The United States has launched one of its largest military operations against Iran in recent years, carrying out air strikes on more than 80 military targets across the country before Iran responded with missile and drone attacks on American military bases in
July 9, 2026

Trump Orders Trade Freeze With Spain Amid NATO Rift

U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to begin preparations to halt all trade with Spain, dramatically escalating tensions with one of Washington’s oldest European allies over defence spending and the conflict involving Iran. Speaking alongside NATO Secretary General
July 9, 2026

Zimbabwe Extends Mnangagwa’s Presidency Until 2030

Zimbabwe has entered a new political chapter after President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed into law sweeping constitutional amendments extending his presidency by two years to 2030, delaying the country’s next general election and introducing major changes to how future presidents will be chosen.
July 9, 2026

Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire Over After Fresh Strikes

U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran is “over,” following a fresh escalation in hostilities that saw both countries exchange military strikes overnight. Speaking on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara on
July 8, 2026

Congo Ebola Crisis Deepens As Cases Pass 1,700

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak has continued to expand, with the number of confirmed cases rising to 1,708, including 580 deaths, according to government data released on July 8, 2026. The increase highlights the ongoing challenge facing health authorities as
July 8, 2026

Beyond The Dollar: The New Financial Power Shift

Inside a small business office thousands of kilometres away from the world’s major financial centres, an entrepreneur checks exchange rates before paying an international supplier. A simple currency decision can determine whether a business grows, survives or struggles. For millions of businesses
July 8, 2026

Ukraine’s Conflict And The New Diplomatic Age

In a diplomatic meeting room far from the battlefield, officials study maps, security proposals and economic data while trying to understand what comes next. The decisions being discussed are not only about one conflict between two countries. They are about the future
July 8, 2026

The New Geography Of Global Energy Power

Before many cities begin their daily routines, workers at major energy terminals are already monitoring a complex network of ships, pipelines and storage facilities. A single delayed shipment or unexpected disruption can affect fuel prices, industries and millions of households across different
July 8, 2026

The Oceans That Will Shape Global Power

Before sunrise, a cargo ship leaves one of the world’s busiest ports carrying thousands of containers bound for markets on three continents. Hundreds of kilometres away, fishing vessels begin another day at sea, while beneath the ocean floor, thousands of kilometres of
July 6, 2026