REGIONAL INFLUENCE

Apr 04 2026POLITICS

Why Iran keeps its grip on the world’s oil highway

The Strait of Hormuz is a narrow waterway where a fifth of the planet’s oil moves. Iran sits on one side and Oman on the other. For decades this choke point gave Iran almost no leverage over global trade, but that changed when war broke out in late February. Since day one, Iran’s Revolutionary Guar

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Dec 24 2024HEALTH

EoE on the Rise: A Decade of Discovery in Australasian Kids

Did you know that the rate of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) has been climbing in kids from the Northern Hemisphere? But what about our region? Not much is known about EoE here, and that's where this study comes in. Climate and daily habits might play a role in how EoE shows up, so understanding and

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