China in Contact with Yemen’s Houthis to Keep Red Sea Shipping Open

Beijing seeks safe passage for oil tankers as Houthi blockade threatens global energy routes China has entered direct contact with Yemen’s Houthi movement to secure safe passage for its oil tankers through the southern Red Sea, according to sources familiar with the discussions, in a significant sign of Beijing’s growing role in Middle East energy […]

Trump Says U.S. and Iran to Continue Talks as Ceasefire Officially Ends

Washington Signals Return to Diplomacy Despite Renewed Tensions U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Washington has agreed to Iran’s request to continue diplomatic talks, even as he declared that the ceasefire between the two countries is officially over following a fresh wave of military confrontations across the Middle East. The announcement marks a significant […]

Iran Could Disrupt the Strait of Hormuz with Drones for Months, Raising Global Energy Concerns

Iran could potentially disrupt shipping through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz for months using waves of drone attacks, according to military analysts and intelligence officials, raising fears of prolonged instability in global energy markets. The warning comes as tensions escalate across the Middle East following recent strikes by the United States and Israel on […]