The effects of the war in Iran are squeezing consumers, businesses and governments around the world, raising the prices of many essential goods.

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The ship’s arrival would bring Cuba some badly needed fuel. It also marks a shift from U.S. efforts to block oil shipments and pressure the Cuban government.

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The tanker full of crude oil could reach its expected destination by Monday, providing a lifeline to the island amid intense U.S. pressure.

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Nations are looking for alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz.

Cuban health care was once the pride of the island. Now the U.S. oil blockade is upending even basic medical care.

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There are lots of follow-on risks once children start getting vaccine-preventable diseases.

As China and other major suppliers of refined oil in the region restrict exports, import-dependent countries are desperate to secure fuel supplies.

Four years after the Russian invasion of Ukraine sent energy prices soaring, the war in Iran is posing another challenge to efforts to revive European factories.

Across Asia, where countries are highly exposed to rising oil and gas costs and tightening supply, governments are acting to mitigate economic harm.