Strait of Hormuz Closed: Bunker Fuel Soars 70 Percent, Container Lines Pass Costs to Shippers
VLSFO price hits $856 amid the Strait of Hormuz closure. CCTV+ reports rising spot freight rates and potential 150% shipping cost hikes by end of summer.
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The Termez Dialogue Sets the Course for Economic Integration with South Asia
Uzbekistan continues to strengthen its position as one of the most active hubs of cooperation between Central and South Asia
How Modern Science Fights Insects During the Summer Season Without Toxic Chemicals
With the onset of the steady summer heat, millions of owners of private homes and ground-floor apartments face a dilemma between the need to ventilate their rooms at night and the inevitable infestation of mosquitoes, flies, and gnats
Where Does Water Go, Is There a Global Shortage, and Real Life Hacks for Every Home
In today's media landscape, the topic of freshwater shortages is surrounded by a multitude of polarized opinions. On the one hand, environmentalists and politicians regularly warn of a threatening decline in the planet's water resources; on the other, anyone who remembers their high school physics and geography courses will reasonably object: the law of conservation of mass has not been repealed
The Eurasian Vector and the Civilizational Doctrine of the Termez Dialogue
ORIENT has prepared an editorial review and analysis of the key points of this landmark speech, which reveals the profound philosophy of integration processes in the Eurasian space
The "Artificial Friction" Method: A Simple Way to Beat Smartphone Addiction
The problem of impulsive scrolling through social media and news feeds, which robs modern city dwellers of hours of productive time, has found a simple and effective solution. Behavioral psychologists from the University of Cambridge have published the results of a study on the mechanisms of habit formation, proposing a method called "artificial friction."
How to Escape Digital Burnout Without a Radical Retreat
Modern humans have developed an amazing evolutionary skill: they can simultaneously read an analytical report, listen to TV news in the background, respond to voicemails or work notifications, chat with colleagues or family members, and grab a snack on the go. We think we masterfully manage chaos, but neuroscientists view us with compassion
Why a Great Culture Can't Be Destroyed by Bombs
Thursday, May 28, marked exactly three months since the start of hostilities in the Persian Gulf region, which had an extremely negative impact on the global economy, affecting the energy sector, logistics, financial markets, a wide range of industries, food security, and more
The Guarantor of Stability. Why the World Increasingly Counts on China. Arguments from the President of Serbia
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic praises China's predictable foreign policy and responsible leadership during his historic state visit to Beijing.
China Launches Large-Scale Urban Trials of Future 6G Communications
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has officially approved the use of experimental frequency spectrum in the 6 GHz band, giving the green light to large-scale field trials of sixth-generation networks
$5,000, a Forest of 50,000 Trees and a Friendship Across the Ocean. How an American Teacher and a Chinese Peasant Woman Stopped the Desert Together
The heartwarming story of an American teacher and a Chinese woman who teamed up to plant 50,000 trees in the Mu Us Desert goes viral online.
The Buddha’s Teachings and China’s Diplomacy: Why Did Vesak Gather 70 Countries in Wuxi for the First Time? For the First Time Ever, China Hosts the UN’s Main Buddhist Festival
Wang Huning sent a congratulatory letter to the 21st UN Vesak Day Conference in Wuxi. 1,000 delegates discuss Buddhism's role in global development.
Huawei Announces Tau Scaling Law as an Alternative to Moore’s Law
Technology giant Huawei has introduced the Tau Scaling Law, a breakthrough concept that moves beyond the traditional logic of geometric scaling, which has long been the foundation of semiconductor design and manufacturing
The Termez Dialogue: A New Regional Architecture of Connectivity between Central and South Asia
The contemporary system of international relations is being shaped by rapid geopolitical changes, growing fragmentation, disruptions in transport and supply chains, climate change, and increasing risks to food and energy security
UN Lowers Global Growth Forecast to 2.5 Percent. Middle East Crisis Hits Oil, Fertilizer and Food Prices
According to the UN WESP 2026 report, the Middle East crisis slows global GDP growth to 2.5%, drives up inflation, and triggers a systemic agrifood shock.
