Hormuz LNG shipments hit wartime high, but Qatar lags Some 31 LNG carriers transited the Strait of Hormuz in October, the highest number since February before the Iran war began, according to data from S&P Global Energy. Qatar
Slotkin, Van Hollen emerge as potential challengers to Schumer’s Senate leadership A growing number of Democrats are calling for new leadership in the Senate to replace Schumer, arguing that the party needs a leader who better reflects its generational and ideological shift to the left. United States
Iraq, Saudi Arabia face attacks as Trump pursues Iran deal Attacks took place in Iraq and Saudi Arabia over the weekend even as Washington signaled a potential de-escalation in the Iran war. Iraq
EU states back one-year delay for methane rules amid Iran war The decision illustrates the growing tension between Europe's climate ambitions and the immediate challenge of securing affordable energy amid the Middle East conflict. By Jack Dutton In Bristol, reporting on regional business, climate change, AI, tech
Hormuz traffic slows as Iran threatens to set 'ships on fire' Maritime intelligence company Lloyd’s List reported on Sunday that no traceable passages have been made by major crude tankers through the Strait of Hormuz since Saturday night. Iran
With Gulf partners under fire from Iran, will Europe step up its defense? France and the United Kingdom are prepared to help defend Gulf countries against Iranian attacks, but experts say they are unlikely to extend the same support to Israel. Israel
Exclusive Israel anticipates anti-regime protests in Iran, unlikely to invade Lebanon Israeli diplomats and military officials are concerned that the surge in oil prices will prompt the US leader to end operations against Iran before regime change is reached. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
What US-Iran war means for oil prices, shipping and global markets Oil surged and global markets slid after a US-Iran war disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of prolonged energy supply shocks and wider economic fallout. Iran
US officials blame strikes on Iran's 'stall tactics' in nuclear talks "They were not serious about doing a deal," a senior Trump administration official said. Iran
Iran pounds Gulf, regional states after US-Israel strikes: What to know Kuwait, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Qatar, as well as Israel, Jordan and Iraq, have all been targeted by Iranian missiles. Iran
Shipping giant Maersk diverts from Suez route amid Iran-US tension The shift comes in reaction to the growing possibility of a military confrontation between the United States and Iran. Iran
Analysis Israel, 'ready' for Iran escalation, looks to US to take lead Israel ramps up military readiness as the world’s largest aircraft carrier approaches Haifa. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
China, Canada urge citizens to leave Iran as Tehran proxies threaten US Other countries including the US and Australia have called for the families of diplomats to leave Lebanon and Israel amid concerns of a regional spillover. Iran
US embassy in Israel authorizes non-essential staff, families to leave The embassy said that non-essential staff and family members of diplomats serving in the country could leave due to aecurity risk, adding that US nationals should leave the country as as flights are available. Israel
US aircraft carrier nears Middle East as Geneva talks end without Iran breakthrough Washington’s flagship aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, is in transit across the Mediterranean as US and Iranian negotiators wrapped up a third round of talks in Geneva. Iran
Australia urges diplomats' dependents to leave Lebanon, Israel: What to know Australia's order comes just a day after the US directed non-essential personnel at its embassy in Lebanon to depart. Iran
