GLOBEALERT
Sign in

Feed

Open sources, classified and cross-checked. 25+ stories.

AllConflictMilitaryPoliticsBusinessSci & TechCyberDisasterHealthWorld
24h3 days7 days30 daysAll·All regionsNorth AmericaSouth AmericaWestern EuropeEastern EuropeBalticsMiddle EastNorth AfricaSub-Saharan AfricaSouth AsiaEast AsiaOceania
BUSINESS6d agoSupertanker chartered from Gulf Coast to China for $76 million, 10 times higher than pre-war levelShipping costs have exploded as the war in the Persian Gulf has led to a shortage of available tankers.CNBC
BUSINESSSep 21Saudi Central Bank leaves China-led digital currency initiativeThe Saudi Central Bank has exited a digital currency initiative led by China, signifying a shift in its involvement in international financial technology projects. This event impacts the development and adoption of digital currencies on a global scale.Yahoo Finance
BUSINESSSep 20Saudi Arabia quits China-led cross-border currency platformKingdom’s central bank withdrew from programme which is part of Beijing’s effort to develop an alternative system to the dollarFinancial Times
BUSINESSSep 16Tesla revives China discounts; Iran war drives shift to electric cars: 7 EV readsWe have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Market squeeze: Tesla revives China price cuts to stem slumping deliveries Tesla China has launched discounts on its Shanghai-made cars for the first time since the end of 2024, responding to falling deliveries in the world’s largest market for electric vehicles (EVs). 2. ‘Key pillar’:...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 14Huawei’s US trial puts jury to the test amid China, Iran linksThe unique circumstances surrounding Huawei Technologies’ landmark trial in a US court made jury selection especially important to ensuring a fair trial for the Chinese tech giant, according to US litigation experts. Known as voir dire, the process allows the presiding judge and two legal teams to question prospective jurors before the trial begins to identify possible bias and conflicts that could impede their ability to adjudicate the case in a “fair and impartial” way. Richard Gabriel,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 10'Saved the day': How China helped keep the lid on oil price surge as Iran war disrupted suppliesChina's crude stockpiling and subsequent pullback on purchases since the war erupted in late February has helped the world avoid a deeper energy crisis.CNBC
BUSINESSSep 10Over 65% of cars sold in China are now EVs as Iran war drives electric shiftChina’s electric vehicle (EV) adoption rate has hit an all-time high, as the Iran war drives motorists to shift away from petrol cars despite a sluggish automotive market. A record 65.2 per cent of the 1.54 million cars sold in mainland China last month were either pure electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles, data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) showed. The figure broke the previous record of 65.1 per cent set a month earlier. “Consumers are convinced of EVs’ advantages now that...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 9China’s factory-gate price growth picks up in August as Iran war fuels energy volatilityChina’s factory-gate price growth accelerated in August, while consumer inflation picked up again, amid volatile energy and commodity costs linked to the US-Israel war on Iran. The producer price index rose 3.8 per cent year on year last month, up from 3.5 per cent in July, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Wednesday. The reading beat a 3.6 per cent projection from economists polled by financial data provider Wind. Meanwhile, the consumer price index (CPI),...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 4U.S. Gulf-to-China VLCC shipping rate reportedly hits record highThe shipping rate for Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCC) from the U.S. Gulf to China has reportedly reached a record high. This development indicates significant movement in global oil trade and shipping costs.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 2Bessent pushes G20 on China trade , as leaders call for free Hormuz transitBessent urged G20 nations to address China trade practices, while global leaders emphasized the importance of free transit through the Strait of Hormuz. This highlights key international economic and geopolitical concerns.moneycontrol.com · India
BUSINESSAug 27China Iranian oil imports nearly halve since war  | Peak Oil News and Message BoardsChina's imports of Iranian oil have reportedly decreased by almost 50% since an unnamed war. This indicates a significant shift in international energy trade patterns and economic relations.peakoil.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 24Oil prices remain lower as Bessent outlines Iran sanctions plan, signals China not exemptOil prices are staying lower as Bessent details plans for Iran sanctions, indicating that China will not be exempt from these measures. This suggests a significant geopolitical action impacting global energy markets.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 22Iranian crude supplies to China declined amid U . S . blockadeIranian crude oil shipments to China have decreased due to a U.S. blockade. This development highlights the impact of international sanctions on global energy trade.iranoilgas.com · Iran
BUSINESSAug 19AM Markets Need to Know: Iran escalation risk, Nvidia H200 shipments to China, and moreThe article highlights key market considerations including potential escalation risks involving Iran and shipments of Nvidia H200 to China. These factors are presented as important for morning market understanding.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 19China Added 200 , 000 Bpd To Crude Reserves In July Despite Hormuz CrisisChina increased its crude oil reserves by 200,000 barrels per day in July, despite the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz.zerohedge.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 12Asian stocks trade mixed amid Iran deal uncertainty; tech rally boosts KOSPI and ChinaAsian stock markets are trading mixed, influenced by uncertainty regarding an Iran deal, while technology stocks are performing strongly in KOSPI and China. This reflects the interplay of geopolitical events and sector-specific trends on global financial markets.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSAug 10How China Seemingly Weathered The Iran War Oil StormThis article examines how China reportedly managed the economic impact of the Iran War's oil crisis. It analyzes the resilience of China's economy amidst global geopolitical events.dailycaller.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 9China’s monthly inflation cools as impact from Iran war easesJuly CPI rises at slowest pace since January while factory-gate price growth deceleratesFinancial Times
BUSINESSAug 7Asian Shares Mixed Amid Hormuz Tensions , Strong China Trade Datarttnews.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 5Why did China cut its oil imports since war in Iran began ? China has reduced its oil imports since the war in Iran began. The article seeks to explore the reasons behind this change in trade policy, which could have global economic implications.wknofm.org · United States
BUSINESSAug 5Why did China cut its oil imports since war in Iran began ? The article questions why China reduced its oil imports after the war in Iran began. This topic has significant geopolitical and economic implications for energy markets.publicradiotulsa.org · United States
BUSINESSAug 5Why did China cut its oil imports since war in Iran began ? China has reportedly reduced its oil imports since the war in Iran began. This article investigates the geopolitical and economic reasons behind China's altered energy import strategy amid regional conflict.wsiu.org · United States
BUSINESSAug 2Is Turkey putting pressure on China in Africa’s infrastructure market?Two years after Kenya’s deal with India’s Adani Group to modernise Jomo Kenyatta International Airport collapsed, the state-owned China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) has won a US$1.2 billion contract to do just that. The same pattern played out when France’s Vinci lost a major highway deal in Kenya and CRBC took over as developer alongside another Chinese firm. Under the original 30-year concession, the national government would bear all the risk in the deal, raising public cost...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 26China pours funding into green energy deals as Iran war hits oil demandBeijing’s Belt and Road Initiative takes advantage of rise in appetite for renewables as Middle East conflict drags onFinancial Times
Older →