Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz – what impact will it have on the world?

[ad_1] The closure of the key shipping lane could have wider consequences (Picture: Zuma) As fighting in Iran boils over, the most strategic oil passageway in the world – the Strait of Hormuz – is in the spotlight. Concerns have been raised about just disruptions to the flow of Gulf oil shipments to Europe, the US […]

Americans in more than a dozen Middle East nations urged to flee

[ad_1] NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The State Department on Monday urged Americans to depart immediately from more than a dozen countries across the Middle East, warning of “serious safety risks” as the Iran war intensifies. Assistant Secretary of State for Consular Affairs Mora Namdar said U.S. citizens should leave from Bahrain, […]

Arctic security talks need more focus on intelligence, say some analysts | CBC News

[ad_1] Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Some Arctic security analysts say one thing that’s not talked about enough when it comes to Canada’s sovereignty in the […]

MAGA loves scandal-ridden Ken Paxton. Can they get him to the Senate?

[ad_1] On Jan. 6, 2021, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton declared to a raucous crowd of President Donald Trump’s supporters, many of whom were moments away from storming the U.S. Capitol: “We will not quit fighting.” Five years later, Paxton’s fighting spirit has him poised to unseat a 24-year incumbent. It’s been a steady journey. […]

Війна в Ірані ставить під загрозу відмову Європи від російського газу, – Reuters

[ad_1] Ціни на європейський газ цього тижня зросли на 75%, досягнувши багаторічних максимумів. Країни ЄС минулого місяця остаточно схвалили заборону на імпорт газу з Росії / фото ua.depositphotos.com Військові удари США та Ізраїлю по Ірану і атаки Тегерана у відповідь можуть вплинути на енергопостачання та знову активізувати в Європейському Союзі дебати щодо заборони імпорту російського […]