Cuba faces deepening divisions as fuel shortages, power cuts and food scarcity worsen amid America's oil embargo and the state's economic retreat.

Our weekly podcast on China. This week, why the Communist Party is betting big on an island backwater

Taxing wealth transfers more would raise a lot from the rich and be good for democracy, writes Ray Madoff

Their rulers insist not but they are burning through their stockpiles fast

Rachel Reeves delivered a deliberately low-key economic update, avoiding major policy announcements while facing looming challenges from Middle East conflict, defence spending pressures and youth unemployment.

Iran's attacks on Gulf oil infrastructure and blockade of the Strait of Hormuz disrupt global energy supplies, sending crude and gas prices soaring worldwide.

They win only if governments want just enough weapons—but not too many

Iran's attacks on Gulf oil infrastructure and blockade of the Strait of Hormuz disrupt global energy supplies, sending crude and gas prices soaring worldwide.

Donald Trump launches a military campaign against Iran, marking a shift from his "peace president" promises and creating economic and political risks for his presidency.