‘Hostile, but hooked’: What’s behind the US-China trade truce extension?
Some analysts say extending the truce is pure optics – others say it’s a useful step towards a more durable deal.

Some analysts say extending the truce is pure optics – others say it’s a useful step towards a more durable deal.










The world’s richest Black man says he aims to make Africa more self-sufficient and less reliant on imports.
The outage marks at least the sixth one this year after a United States-imposed energy blockade went into effect.

Saudi Arabia has hosted a multinational naval coalition meeting aimed at protecting shipping in the Red Sea.
Unions warn that fuel subsidy cuts in the IMF deal could trigger renewed protests and rising costs.
New law allows tariffs of up to 100 percent on major buyers of Russian oil, including China and India.
Stretched by its war with Iran, Washington may have little choice but to trust Houthi assurances on shipping.
A quarter of the world’s population faces a surging cost of living crisis because of the wars in the Middle East.
Oman’s Sohar port is becoming a popular spot for ship-to-ship oil transfers amid continued Hormuz blockade.
Italy’s defence minister warns of severe economic fallout if Bab al-Mandeb becomes impassable, bypassing EU delays.
Why have China’s oil prices reached a record high?