
US Underestimated Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Threat, Expert Warns Amid Escalation
An expert warns the US failed to take Iran’s Strait of Hormuz threat seriously, as tensions rise and fears grow over potential disruption to global oil shipping.
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An expert warns the US failed to take Iran’s Strait of Hormuz threat seriously, as tensions rise and fears grow over potential disruption to global oil shipping.

The European Central Bank has warned that a surge in debt issuance by major US technology companies to finance AI data centres could eventually compete with European government bonds for investors, potentially driving borrowing costs higher.

Iran issues a strong warning ahead of a US naval blockade, saying no Gulf port will be safe as tensions escalate and global oil markets react sharply.

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order seeking to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America,” escalating tensions with Canada amid a worsening trade dispute and new US tariffs.

China has condemned the United States' planned expansion of sanctions against Iran and its trading partners, warning that Beijing will take necessary steps to protect its interests amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran.

CIA Director John Ratcliffe secretly traveled to Moscow and met Russian intelligence officials, according to the Kremlin, as US-Russia relations remain strained and Ukraine peace talks remain stalled.

Iranian state television has aired a threatening segment targeting Barron Trump, the 20-year-old son of US President Donald Trump, reportedly offering a $10 million reward while highlighting claims about his movements and security. The broadcast comes amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran.

Barron Trump, the 20-year-old son of US President Donald Trump, is reportedly maintaining a highly private lifestyle amid security concerns following threats against his family and the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

European gas prices have climbed to their highest level since early 2023 as renewed US-Iran fighting adds fresh pressure to LNG supplies and raises concerns over Europe’s energy security ahead of winter.

As the Iran conflict intensifies, Donald Trump faces growing instability at home, with multiple top officials fired and more expected in a widening shake-up.

India has secured $136.38 billion in foreign currency inflows through special schemes, far exceeding expectations and giving the Reserve Bank of India greater firepower to support the rupee amid global economic pressures.

Oracle’s massive New Mexico data center development faces a six-month setback after a natural gas pipeline planned to supply the project was delayed, raising fresh questions over the timeline for its AI infrastructure expansion.