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Shortages
After three months, the fallout of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is spreading, with developing countries bearing the brunt of the shortfall.
May 27, 2026
· 1 min read
United States International Relations
The U.S. oil blockade has left millions without cooking gas. In Santiago de Cuba, the cradle of the Cuban revolution, apartment tower residents resort to charcoal and firewood.
May 25, 2026
· 1 min read
Federal-State Relations (US)
In the Desert and Mountain West, towns like Kearny, Ariz., are already warning residents they could soon run out of water, but rationing so far has been patchy.
May 25, 2026
· 1 min read
Embargoes and Sanctions
Months into the oil blockade imposed by President Trump, many Cubans are relying more than ever on relatives in the U.S. for help meeting their daily needs.
May 23, 2026
· 1 min read
Artificial Intelligence
The C.I.A. and N.S.A. cannot fully deploy the latest models on their classified systems because of a shortage of cutting-edge chips.
May 23, 2026
· 1 min read
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026)
Higher fuel prices are a burden on low-income families.
May 16, 2026
· 1 min read
Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline
The war in Iran has disrupted supplies of diesel, used to power trucks and heavy equipment, much more than gasoline, which is primarily used in passenger cars.
April 23, 2026
· 1 min read