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Stranded footwear and stuffed warehouses: How the Middle East conflict is hitting China’s economy
For a snapshot of how the U.S.-led war in the Persian Gulf is affecting global trade and supply chains, look at Yiwu, China. Shipping containers of household goods are backing up as logistics come under pressure.
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U.S. allies wary of Trump's pleas for help in Strait of Hormuz amid war in Middle East
U.S. President Donald Trump may delay his China trip due to the Iran war, but Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday it's not to pressure Beijing on the Strait of Hormuz.
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Israel military says it launched 'limited' ground operations in south Lebanon
The Israeli military said on Monday that its troops had begun "limited ground operations" against Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon in recent days to bolster forward defences as the death toll from Israeli airstrikes in the country climbs.
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Shadow fleets of sanctions-skirting ships facing global crackdown: analysis
A CBC News analysis reveals the global scope of an enforcement crackdown on ships belonging to shadow fleets — vessels often flying under false flags in order to skirt sanctions — as the scale of seizures and detentions has skyrocketed in recent months.
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WNBA commissioner says progress made in collective bargaining talks after another marathon session
League, players union met for another marathon negotiating session that started Sunday afternoon and ended around 3 a.m. Monday morning.