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Is Iran’s economy buckling under war pressure or holding up?
The Iran war has deepened the damage to its sanctions-hit economy, but oil revenues have provided a crucial cushion.
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Who controls the Strait of Hormuz?
A US move to block the strait has intensified a broader struggle over who controls access and under what terms.
Published On 14 Apr 2026
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How much will US Hormuz blockade hurt Iran, and does Tehran have an escape?
Iran earned $5bn in oil exports in past month while it shut the strait for most other ships. That revenue is at risk.
Global oil demand to plunge amid disruptions caused by war on Iran: IEA
The IEA’s oil ‘demand destruction’ report comes after its chief said unnamed countries are hoarding stocks.
Sanctioned tankers transit Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade
Chinese-owned tanker Rich Starry becomes the first sanctioned vessel to exit the Gulf after the US blockade.
Energy prices rise despite Jones Act suspension by Trump
Shipping costs have increased by more than 10 percent in the past month due to the US-Israel war on Iran.
New White House report has plans to fix US housing shortage of 10 million
A new report lays out a blueprint for how more home construction would help the middle class and the overall economy.
From: NewsFeed
Indian workers protest over rising living cost
Police have scaled up enforcement in the Indian city of Noida as a factory workers’ protest turns violent.
Published On 13 Apr 2026
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Why oil prices aren’t what you think – and what it means for global supply
Growing gap between physical and on-paper oil prices points to more serious energy shock than appreciated, analysts say.
Ceasefire brings some relief for Iranians but economic outlook remains grim
Activity picks up in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar compared with before the ceasefire, but vendors say sales remain slow.
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What’s at stake in Benin’s presidential election?
Finance minister is favourite to win on Sunday as incumbent Talon will step down after leading the country for 10 years.
