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Iran and the U.S. trade threats as control of the Strait of Hormuz becomes a flashpoint Iran and the U.S. clash over the Strait of Hormuz after attacks on shipping; …

F.A.Z. Open House in Berlin Draws Readers, Shows How Journalists Verify Sources F.A.Z. open house in Berlin invited readers into the newsroom, explaining reporting methods and hosting panels on transparency, …

Iran World Cup squad faces travel controversy and mounting tensions ahead of New Zealand opener Iran World Cup delegation draws scrutiny after early U.S. arrival, travel delays and captain Mehdi …

Ilkay Gundogan: Germany Has the Tools but Admits Tension with Coach in New World Cup Column Ilkay Gundogan assesses Germany’s World Cup readiness in a new column, praising squad strengths …

UPA legacy divides Ukraine and Poland as monuments and memory politics reignite historical disputes Contested UPA legacy fuels tensions between Ukraine and Poland as monuments, historical interpretation and wartime crimes …

China’s foreign trade rebounds in May 2026 with 19.4% export surge China’s foreign trade jumped in May 2026 – exports up 19.4%, imports 27.4%, and a $105.4bn surplus. Growth driven …

EU exports to the United States plunge 30.4% in Q1 as tariff uncertainty weighs EU exports to the United States fell 30.4% in Q1 to €119.4bn, Eurostat reports; overall third-country …

German housing construction permits jump 14.6% in Q1 to 63,500 German housing construction rises 14.6% in Q1 to 63,500 permits; experts warn geopolitical tensions, higher fuel costs and bottlenecks may …

Three Oil Tankers Turn Off Tracking Systems While Transiting Strait of Hormuz Three oil tankers switched off tracking while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, each carrying about 2 million barrels, …