To comply with a Trump executive order, Microsoft recently suspended the email account of an International Criminal Court prosecutor in the Netherlands who was investigating Israel for war crimes.
Category: International Relations
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Chinese Companies Set Their Sights on Brazil
Confronted with tariffs and scrutiny in the United States and Europe, Chinese consumer brands are betting that they can become household names in Latin America’s biggest economy.
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Oil Tanker Collision Near Strait of Hormuz Raises Security Fears
The accident, which the United Arab Emirates said was unrelated to the conflict between Israel and Iran, comes amid increased reports of GPS jamming.
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BYD and Other Chinese Carmakers Expand Sales in Europe Despite Tariffs
BYD and other companies doubled their share of the car market after the European Union imposed higher tariffs on electric vehicles from China.
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Aiming at the Dollar, China Makes a Pitch for Its Currency
The leader of China’s central bank made a clear though indirect critique of the dollar’s role as the world’s main currency.
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Oil Prices Drop, but Iran-Israel Conflict Raises Many Risks
Industry experts are examining possible scenarios, including one in which the price of oil doubles this year.
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New Trade Deal Could Boost UK Food Exports to EU, Including Shellfish
Brexit had complicated many of Britain’s food exports to Europe. A new trade deal between the U.K. and the E.U. could make them easier, including for shellfish farmers.
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Oil Prices Climb Further After Israel Strikes Iran’s Energy Assets
U.S. oil prices already jumped last week, which could cause prices at the pump to rise about 20 cents a gallon in the coming weeks, according to one estimate.
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Gasoline Prices Likely to Rise as Israel Targets Iran’s Energy Infrastructure
U.S. oil prices already jumped last week, which could cause prices at the pump to rise about 20 cents a gallon in the coming weeks, according to one estimate.
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Oil Prices Could Climb Higher if Mideast Tensions Escalate
A sustained rise in the price of crude oil, which jumped sharply after Israel attacked Iran, could hurt consumers and President Trump’s efforts to bring down energy costs.