Strait of Hormuz crisis poses fresh threat to global food, energy
The leaders of the world’s major energy companies will meet in Houston, Texas this week as the sector deals with fallout from the war in Iran
FT News Briefing · Forhecz Topher
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Show Notes
The World Food Project warns millions more could be pushed into acute hunger if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Plus, energy executives meet in Houston as war in Iran rages, and China pitches itself as a “harbour of stability” to global CEOs. And Trump escalates his rhetoric on Cuba, raising fears of U.S.-Cuba confrontation.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Piles of wheat and canned food stuck in transit as Iran war disrupts aid
Iran war is the greatest threat to global energy ‘in history’, warns IEA
Canada’s oil producers in line for C$90bn windfall from Iran war
China touts itself as ‘harbour of stability’ amid Iran war
Cuba hit by second nationwide power outage in a week
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