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US blockade of Iran ports in Hormuz may hit China hardest, but India could feel price pain too
New Delhi: China faces damaging exposure to the US’s blockade of Iranian ports and any further disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, but Indian refiners could still feel the pain due to higher prices and increased competition for crude…
US blockade of Iran ports in Hormuz may hit China hardest, but India could feel price pain too
New Delhi: China faces damaging exposure to the US’s blockade of Iranian ports and any further disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, but Indian refiners could still feel the pain due to higher prices and increased competition for crude…
Africa: All of Africa Today – April 14, 2026
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Africa: Tech Gaps and Budget Cuts Threaten Global Efforts to Track and Help the Vulnerable
[UN News] Digital tools are changing the way countries manage everything from tracking refugees to caring for the elderly.
Africa: Disputes Over Africa’s Ocean Resources – Here’s What Could Help Avoid Them
[The Conversation Africa] Over the last several decades, the oceans have become more crowded. Aquaculture, wind and wave energy, and oil and gas exploration are taking up more space. This growth threatens the health of ocean ecosystems and coastal comm…
Africa: Kenyan Giants Train Eye On the Prize As Africa Volleyball Club Championships Serve Off in Egypt
[Capital FM] Kenyan representatives at the Africa Club Volleyball Championships in Cairo, Egypt begin their continental campaigns on Monday after the drawing of groups on Sunday.
Africa: Africa Seeks Stronger Voice As Global Powers Deepen Engagement
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda — Africa’s place in an increasingly contested global order will come under scrutiny at a two-day geopolitics conference set for April 15-16 at Makerere University, as policymakers and analysts debate whether the…
Africa: African Assets Outperform Emerging Markets Amid Iran War Tensions
[Daba Finance] African assets have outperformed broader emerging markets since the start of the Iran conflict, challenging perceptions of the continent as a high-risk investment destination. Bloomberg data shows African local-currency bonds have declin…
Wrong-way bets on oil had a star trader hundreds of millions in the hole
A team led by a star trader at Vitol, the world’s biggest oil merchant, took a several hundred-million dollar hit early in the Iran war after bets in the petroleum market went awry, people familiar with the matter said.…
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The 5 principles Trump should have considered before attacking Iran
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The Iranian conflict spotlights five principles a U.S. commander in chief should always consider before deciding to use his military:
Militaries can stop a problem; they can’…