Escalating conflict involving Iran is disrupting global energy flows, pushing oil prices sharply higher and threatening economies that depend heavily on imports of crude, LNG, and other commodities. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for about 20 % of global oil and LNG shipments, has seen reduced traffic and rising war‑risk premiums, driving costs up and straining supply chains. Asian importers like India, Japan, and South Korea face mounting inflation and higher fuel bills as crude surges and shipping costs rise.

Iran’s Economic Warfare & Global Impact | Import-dependent Economies Brace for Higher Bills

Oil tankers are in hot water, and it's not just the cargo they're carrying. A historic shortage of new ships, coupled with disruptions caused by attacks in the red sea, is sending shockwaves through the industry. Watch to know more!

Oil tanker crunch looms amid lowest new additions in 4 decades

WION decodes the three scenarios of the US midterm elections and how they will impact the country and the world.

US Midterm Elections and its global impact

The strange metal box hauled from the waves and onto the ship's deck looks like a spaceship fished from a child's imagination. But when scientist Clare Ostle opens it up and draws out the silk scrolls inside, she is looking for the telltale green glow from some of the most important creatures on Earth: plankton.

Drifting into trouble? The tiny ocean creatures with a global impact

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