Russia is expected at G20 energy talks in Houston, putting European energy security, sanctions and market risks back under scrutiny.
Georgia detained ex-defence minister Giorgi Baramidze on treason-related allegations after comments about the Abkhazia war.
Houthi forces captured Yemen’s Mocha port, raising risks for Red Sea shipping, oil prices, sterling and European market stability.
US forces said they destroyed five Iranian oil tankers after IRGC missile attacks, raising fresh Hormuz risks for UK and European markets.
Daniel Driscoll’s resignation after a clash with Pete Hegseth adds to Pentagon turmoil as UK and EU investors watch US defence policy risk.
NATO vows to protect members after reports of Iranian threats to military sites in Bulgaria and Cyprus, raising concerns for British and EU security interests.
The US has launched unprecedented sanctions against Iran, threatening allies including the UK and EU with penalties if they maintain business ties, impacting London markets and trade.
Trump’s threat to Oman over Strait of Hormuz talks escalates US-Iran tensions, raising oil supply risks and sterling volatility in UK and European markets.
The US reduces joint military drills with South Korea, prompting London markets to assess impacts on sterling and European economic ties amid evolving East Asian security.
Qatar denies holding Iranian pilots amid regional tensions, emphasizing diplomatic efforts and legal measures to protect its sovereignty and coordinate with Iran.
US plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz American territory risk prolonged military deployment and disrupt vital energy supplies affecting UK and European markets.
US forces disabled a Panama-flagged cargo ship breaching Iran blockade, heightening risks for UK and European trade through the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Trump announces renewed negotiations with Iran starting August 3, delaying military strikes and affecting UK and EU markets linked to energy security and regional stability.
US forces intercepted Iranian ballistic missiles targeting Middle East bases, heightening risks to British and European economic interests and sparking volatility in London markets.
The US Senate advanced a sanctions bill against Russia, raising concerns for UK-EU trade, sterling, and energy markets amid geopolitical tensions.
President Zelensky meets US Senate amid vote on new Russia sanctions, raising implications for UK and EU markets and sterling.
Iran's mining and likely seizure of a Greek-owned tanker in the Strait of Hormuz heightens risks for UK and EU oil supply chains and impacts London market volatility.
US military strikes against Iran persist into the 11th night, targeting key sites and affecting global oil routes through the Strait of Hormuz, with cautious reactions in London markets.
The US has sent humanitarian aid to Cuba amid sanctions and military plans, impacting UK and EU business interests and stirring market reactions in London.
US military strikes against Iran continue for the tenth day, targeting missile sites and air defenses, impacting UK and EU energy security and market stability.
The IMF has approved a €604 million tranche to Ukraine under its EFF program, supporting economic stability amid war and reform delays, with implications for UK and European markets.
US military deaths in the Iran conflict have risen to 17, prompting deployment of fighter jets from UK and Germany and raising security concerns for Britain and Europe.
US-Iran hostilities escalate with continuous strikes affecting Middle East energy routes, prompting concerns over UK and European energy security and sterling market volatility.
The US is poised to allow Saudi Arabia uranium enrichment without full IAEA safeguards, raising proliferation concerns and impacting UK and EU energy and security interests.
US military strikes on Iran's infrastructure escalate tensions, impacting UK and EU markets through energy supply concerns and sterling volatility.
Former US President Trump claims China accessed data of 220 million voters to influence 2020 elections, raising concerns for UK and EU markets amid geopolitical tensions.
US military strikes on Iranian targets escalate tensions, raising concerns over energy security and market stability in London and the EU.
The US is pushing to restore an Iraq-Syria oil pipeline to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to reduce Iranian influence and impact UK and EU energy markets.
US strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz raise concerns over disruptions to vital UK and European energy routes and market stability.
US military strikes on Iran escalate tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting oil exports and unsettling UK and European energy markets.
Iran buried former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei amid renewed US-Iran conflict, raising concerns over regional stability and impacts on UK and EU markets, including sterling fluctuations.
US strikes on Iran targets aim to limit disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, with significant implications for UK and European trade routes and sterling market volatility.
US strikes on Iran following tanker attacks near the Strait of Hormuz raise concerns over UK and EU maritime trade security and sterling market stability.
Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine fell significantly in June, raising questions about military supply issues and potential impacts on European energy and markets.
The US and Iran have agreed to suspend hostilities until June 30 ahead of talks on the Strait of Hormuz, impacting oil markets and London’s financial sector.
US airstrikes on Iranian military targets follow attacks on commercial tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns over European energy security and market stability.
US strikes on Iranian facilities follow drone attack on a Singapore-flagged ship in the Strait of Hormuz, raising tensions impacting sterling and European trade routes.
Former US President Trump commended Zelensky's leadership in the Ukraine conflict while criticizing Germany and Europe's stance, impacting UK and EU market outlooks.
The US Senate voted to end military actions against Iran, highlighting Congressional concerns and ongoing diplomatic talks that may ease UK and EU market volatility.
Russia’s seaborne crude oil exports reached a record high since early 2026 amid eased US sanctions and rising competition from Iran, impacting global prices and European markets.
The US and Iran agreed on a communication channel to secure the Strait of Hormuz, marking progress in talks that could stabilize energy routes vital to UK and EU interests.
The US may impose fees for passage through the Strait of Hormuz if talks with Iran fail, posing risks to UK and EU energy supplies and London's financial markets.
Germany urges Turkey to exclude Russian gas from new EU energy deals, impacting European markets and British energy security strategies.
US intelligence warns Israeli PM Netanyahu may try to disrupt the US-Iran nuclear deal, raising concerns for UK and European markets amid regional instability.
US envoy heads to Switzerland for resumed Iran nuclear talks amid Lebanon ceasefire demands, influencing sterling and London markets.
The US has lifted its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, enabling record oil flows that could stabilize UK and EU energy markets and influence sterling valuations.
The Strait of Hormuz will reopen immediately following a US-Iran peace memorandum, easing tensions and potentially stabilising UK and EU energy markets and sterling.
G7 leaders at Evian summit vow new sanctions on Russian energy and enhanced military aid for Ukraine, impacting UK markets and London’s financial sector.
UK and European leaders welcome the US-Iran deal, stressing no nuclear arms for Iran and highlighting importance of stable navigation in the Strait of Hormuz for energy markets.
Iran has replenished much of its missile arsenal, reportedly with Russian help, heightening risks for UK and EU energy security and financial markets amid ongoing Middle East tensions.