The Dead Sea is a confluence of extraordinary conditions: the lowest point on Earth's land surface, with one of the world's highest salinities. The high concentration of salt gives it a ...

The world is full of critical points that shape global politics, economics, and security. In 1904, British Admiral John Fisher identified five key locations that "lock" the world: the Strait of ...

Iranian forces have seized yet another small oil tanker in its widening campaign against what its authorities describe as fuel smuggling close to its waters.

Gibraltar is hosting its 61st annual Fourth of July celebration, bringing a big sense of pride to the community.

Given Iran’s lost trust in the quality of Russian systems and the urgency of rebuilding its air defense system, is closer China-Iran cooperation on the horizon?

The loading of the mines - which have not been deployed in the strait - suggests that Tehran may have been serious about closing one of the world's busiest shipping lanes. The Iranian military ...

Drivers hitting the road this Fourth of July weekend won’t need to break the bank to fill up at the gas pump.

The Chinese navy is in the Strait of Gibraltar as a U.S. aircraft carrier makes its way from the East Coast to Europe.

Nuclear power is a strategic necessity for the United States to meet the energy demands of the future and the dangers of the present.

Oil prices surged to their highest levels since January following joint U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities. Concerns over potential Iranian retaliation, including closing the Strait ...

The Power of Siberia 2 project has been stalled for years, but Beijing is growing concerned about the reliability of oil and gas from the Middle East.