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What gold’s latest rally says about geopolitical hedging after the Strait of Hormuz reopening
Gold hit a one-month high even after Iran called Hormuz open. Read how shipping risk, oil volatility, and safe-haven demand are reshaping markets.
Strait of Hormuz reopens on paper, yet ships turn back as Iran and US clash over blockade terms
Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz, but United States blockade language and shipping confusion kept traffic uncertain. Read what changed and why it matters.
Strait of Hormuz declared open as Israel-Lebanon truce holds; Trump says Iran deal ‘very close’
Iran's foreign minister declares the Strait of Hormuz fully open for commercial vessels during the ceasefire, as a 10-day Israel-Lebanon truce takes effect on 17 April 2026.
Nearly 400 US troops wounded and counting as Iran blockade, sanctions escalation deepen conflict
US confirms 399 service members wounded in Iran war as naval blockade of Iranian ports enters force and Treasury reinstates oil sanctions after Islamabad talks collapse.
No fear: Pope Leo XIV refuses to back down after Trump’s Truth Social attack
Pope Leo XIV says he has no fear of Trump and will keep speaking out against the Iran war, after the US president publicly attacked the Vatican's peace position.
Lavrov in Beijing as China and Russia coordinate on Iran war and Trump threatens 50% tariff over weapons shipment
China's Wang Yi condemned the US Iran port blockade as Russia's Lavrov visited Beijing, with a weapons shipment intelligence report deepening US-China friction.
UK and France split from US over Iran blockade as Brent crude surges past $102 and April 22 ceasefire deadline looms
The US naval blockade of Iranian ports took effect April 13 as oil hit $102, Iran threatened Gulf ports, and the UK and France launched a rival navigation plan.
Péter Magyar sets May 5 target to become Hungary’s prime minister and outlines reform agenda after Tisza election win
Péter Magyar targets May 5 to take office as Hungary PM, pledging rule-of-law reforms, a 2030 euro target, and unlocking 18 billion euros in frozen EU funds.
Blockade goes live: CENTCOM targets Iranian ports from April 13 as UK and Australia refuse to join
CENTCOM launches a blockade of Iranian ports on April 13 as the UK declines to join, Iran threatens force, and the DOJ warns of oil sanctions prosecutions.
Viktor Orbán defeated in Hungary parliamentary election 2026: Péter Magyar and Tisza win historic supermajority
Péter Magyar's Tisza party wins a two-thirds supermajority in Hungary's April 2026 election, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule with record 80% voter turnout.