U.S. imposes sanctions on Chinese 'teapot' refinery for buying Iranian oil
Hengli Petrochemical's refining, petrochemical complex is seen at Changxing island in Dalian, Liaoning province, China July 16, 2018.Aizhu Chen |...
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Iran says no meeting with U.S. negotiators planned in Pakistan, with Trump envoys due to head to Islamabad
This handout photo released by the Iranian Foreign Ministry on April 25, 2026 shows Pakistan's Army Chief and Field Marshal...
Nuclear reactor company X-energy shares surge 27% as AI drives interest in its IPO
Advanced nuclear reactor company X-energy began trading Friday as the AI boom and electrification broadly spark a flurry of interest...
Hormuz is just a ‘dry run’ if China and U.S. go to war in the Pacific, Singapore foreign minister warns
Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan (left) speaks with CNBC's Steve Sedgwick at the CONVERGE LIVE event on April 22, 2026.CNBCShould...
Trump administration discussing currency swap line with United Arab Emirates
The White House has discussed offering a financial lifeline to the United Arab Emirates as the U.S. war with Iran...
Trump says talks between U.S. and Iran to resume in Pakistan on Monday
President Donald Trump said U.S. negotiators will head to Pakistan on Monday for a second round of peace talks with...
Iran says Strait of Hormuz is closed again as vessel attempting to cross comes under gunfire
Iran said Saturday that it has reimposed the closure of the Strait of Hormuz less than a day after reopening...
We spoke to dozens of central bankers, policymakers and politicians about the Iran war — These are their biggest fears for the global economy
A man walks among buildings destroyed in a joint attack by Israel and the United States on April 6, 2026,...
Video shows ships turning away from the Strait of Hormuz as confusion persists over whether sea lane is really open
Oil tankers are remaining cautious about sailing through the Strait of Hormuz after Iran declared Friday that the sea lane...
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open to shipping but Trump says U.S. blockade still active
Iran on Friday declared the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial ships during the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon,...
Oil prices tumble more than 10% as Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open, easing supply fears
A view shows oil pump jacks outside Almetyevsk in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia June 4, 2023. Alexander Manzyuk |...
Tanker diplomacy: Trump faces tests from Havana to Hormuz
A man stands as a tugboat guides the Russian oil tanker Anatoly Kolodkin at the oil terminal in the port...
Airline CEOs urged by lawmaker to lower fares if fuel prices come down
A JetBlue aircraft lands under the DC skyline featuring the U.S. Capitol building, near United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta...
Inside India newsletter: Small towns are powering e-commerce's fastest-growing market, dominated by Amazon, Walmart unit
Hello, this is Priyanka Salve, writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to the latest edition of "Inside India" — your...
U.S. says Hormuz blockade 'fully implemented,' while signaling diplomatic off-ramp for Iran
ANKARA, TURKIYE - APRIL 14: An infographic titled "US warships around the Strait of Hormuz" created in Ankara, Turkiye on...
Hormuz blockade could deepen world’s worst energy crisis — and risk a dangerous misstep
Lightning occurs when META 4, an Oil Products Tanker, sails into Muscat Anchorage on March 21, 2026 at Sultan Qaboos...
What this real-world oil price says about the level of stress in the energy market
A general view of Navigator Terminals, an Oil storage depot along the River Thames on March 10, 2026 in London,...
Maine set to become first state with data center ban
Erik Isakson | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesMaine is poised to implement the first statewide ban on data center construction, a...
Family offices piled into oil after capital dried up. The recent rally has made for big gains
Dwayne Schnell | 500px Plus | Getty ImagesA version of this article first appeared in CNBC's Inside Wealth newsletter with...
Britain to call for toll-free Strait of Hormuz, says Lebanon must be part of Iran ceasefire
Yvette Cooper, UK foreign secretary, delivers the opening remarks as she chairs a virtual meeting to discuss the re-opening of...
