Iran has turned to alternative trade to bypass the US blockade along the Strait of Hormuz, making use of northern sea ports, ...

The landlocked body of water has taken on new significance, with Russia shipping military and commercial goods to bolster Tehran’s ability to withstand the U.S. assault. By Nicholas Kulish Neil ...

Defence ministers of Ukraine and Sweden talk Gripen fighter jet deal; verbal exchanges escalate over Victory Day parade. What we know on day 1,535 Ukraine’s military has struck a Russian ...

The Caspian-Central Asia corridor is facing growing strain as rising trade volumes outpace existing pipelines, rail and port capacity, while the Middle Corridor gains relevance as an alternative route ...

A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death. The Minnesota superstar died at his Paisley Park home in Chanhassen 10 years ago on Tuesday. The ...

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I loathe making lists like this, even when I love the things I’m listing. It’s like asking what’s the favorite breath you’ve ever taken. I have long thought that this as a can’t-win situation, one ...

The long-awaited release of “With This Tear” offers a new chapter in the celebration of the life and legacy of Prince Rogers Nelson, bringing a deeply personal recording out of the late musician’s ...

This year is the 10th anniversary of the artist’s death. We made a pilgrimage to the city where he lived and worked. For fans of Prince, Minneapolis, the artist’s hometown, is an essential destination ...

For years, the Caspian Sea was the safe zone of the alliance between Russia and Iran -- a landlocked black hole invisible to Western eyes. While the inland waterway has served as a sanctuary for ...

Fishermen at a beach along the Caspian Sea in Iran.Atta Kenare/AFP/Getty Images Israel struck Iranian air-defense installations near the Caspian Sea on Sunday, the military said, continuing pressure ...

The war in Iran is already reshaping the global energy map. Disrupted oil and gas flows, damaged infrastructure, and heightened volatility are destabilizing international markets. But even more ...