Tag: global trade

UN halts Strait of Hormuz evacuation after cargo ship attacked

International June 26, 2026 at 14:56

Evacuation paused over safety concerns The UN's International Maritime Organization (IMO) has paused the planned evacuation of more than 11,000 sailors stranded in the Strait...

The US and Iran have agreed a deal. How soon could things go back to normal?

Economy June 15, 2026 at 14:02

More than two months after the US and Israel first began their war with Iran, the White House and the Iranian regime have agreed...

G7 summit in France follows US-Iran deal announcement

International June 15, 2026 at 11:52

The G7 summit has begun in Évian, France, bringing together leaders of the world’s seven most industrialised economies from 15 to 17 June, just...

US announces tariffs on dozens of countries over forced labour

International June 4, 2026 at 12:06

New tariffs proposed on major trading partners The US has announced new tariffs of 10-12.5% on dozens of countries accounting for almost all its imports...