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NEWSGlobal South Unprepared for Oil Shock from Iran WarGovernments in the Global South are identified as the least prepared to respond to the oil shock caused by the ongoing Iran war, highlighting meagre strategic oil buffers and significant vulnerability in developing nations. https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2026/5/12/global-energy-crisis-highlights-meagre-oil-buffers-in-developing-world?traffic_source=rss#Iran #OilEnergy #Geopolitics #GeoWire

🟠 UPDATEIran Peace Talks Collapse and Strait of Hormuz ClosureIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has departed Pakistan and is traveling to Russia to hold discussions with senior officials, continuing diplomatic efforts following the collapse of talks in Pakistan. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/26/irans-foreign-minister-leaves-pakistan-en-route-to-russia-for-more-talks?traffic_source=rss#Iran #Russia #Diplomacy #Geopolitics #GeoWire

🟠 UPDATETrump Threatens Strikes on Iranian Infrastructure and Seizes Cargo ShipIran rejected fresh US peace talks, citing Washington's 'unrealistic expectations' and 'excessive demands' as reasons for the refusal. https://www.msn.com/en-in/politics/international-relations/world-news-today-live-updates-on-april-20-2026-iran-turns-down-fresh-peace-talks-with-us-blames-washington-s-unrealistic-expectations/ar-AA21gfR4?ocid=BingNewsVerp#Iran #USA #Diplomacy #Geopolitics #GeoWire