Asia·Aug 17, 2026
Iran Courts Asian Powers at SCO and BRICS Summits Amid Hormuz Closure
Tehran seeks regional backing to reopen strategic waterway as Washington's influence wanes in the Gulf
By Priyanka V. Rao · 4 min ·
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Finance·Aug 7, 2026
Malaysian Ringgit Holds Steady as Hormuz Strait Tensions Counter Dollar Weakness
Regional currency remains range-bound near 4.09 per dollar while geopolitical risk and US jobs data loom over Asian FX markets
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Asia·Jul 29, 2026
Oman Floats Voluntary Fee Plan to Resolve Hormuz Strait Standoff
Gulf states back proposal for voluntary shipping contributions as Washington rejects mandatory tolls, while Trump threatens renewed strikes if talks fail
By Priyanka V. Rao · 4 min ·
Finance·Jul 22, 2026
Oil Jumps as Iranian Strikes Target US Installations in the Gulf
Brent crude reaches one-month peak following escalation in Middle East conflict and renewed threats to Hormuz Strait oil transit
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 2 min ·