US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is traveling to Beijing this weekend, becoming the most senior US official to visit in five years. Colum Murphy reports on Bloomberg Television.

Bernard Law Montgomery and Dwight David Eisenhower at Messina Strait, preparation and landing of allied men and material, Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill at Casablanca conference

A seaborne traffic jam forms outside the bustling ports of Singapore. These ships mostly come from around the Pacific. In the last few decades the Pacific has become the engine room of global trade, far eclipsing the Atlantic. East Asia...

On board the USS Eisenhower

Jul.18 -- Barbara Leaf, former U.S. ambassador to the United Arab Emirates, discusses the U.S.-Iran conflict on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas."

Jun.13 -- Two oil tankers were damaged in a suspected attack in the Gulf of Oman, sending crude prices spiking higher from near the lowest level in five months. Bloomberg's Anthony Dipaola reports on "Bloomberg Surveillance."

Jul.18 -- President Donald Trump said the U.S. “immediately destroyed” an Iranian drone that approached the USS Boxer near the Strait of Hormuz today. He called on other nations to protect their ships as they go through the Strait. Trump...

VOICED: It's a symbol of America's military might.



A multi-billion pound aircraft carrier sent to the Middle East by the U.S president Donald Trump -- after months of heightened tensions

with Iran.

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VOICED: Taiwan's youth seek identity in China's shadow

Jun.13 -- Secretary of State Michael Pompeo says Iran is responsible for attacks on two oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman. He spoke to reporters in Washington.

Jun.20 -- Iran says it shot down a U.S. spy drone in its airspace. The move escalates already fierce tensions in the Persian Gulf and sent oil spiking as well. Bloomberg’s Golnar Motevalli and Zainab Fattah report on “Bloomberg Markets:...

Jul.22 -- The U.K. is seeking to calm tensions with Iran following the seizure of an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz last week. British Prime Minister Theresa May is leading an emergency meeting today to discuss the security of ships...

Jan.07 -- Oil jumped after Iran attacked two U.S.-Iraqi airbases in its first response to the killing of a top general. Bloomberg’s Aaron Clark reports on “Bloomberg Markets: Asia.”

Jan.09 -- Oil closed at the lowest level since mid-December amid receding concerns that the U.S.-Iran conflict would significantly escalate. On "Bloomberg Commodities Edge", Bloomberg's Alix Steel talks with Hagar Chemali, non-resident...

Jul.23 -- U.S. President Donald Trump launched a new broadside against Iran, warning of unspecified “consequences” if counterpart Hassan Rouhani continues threatening America. Speaking on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe," Annmarie Hordern...

Jul.19 -- Oil is rising as U.S.-Iran relations sink further, as Tehran seizes a tanker in the Gulf and Washington claims it shot down an Iranian drone. Bloomberg’s Aaron Clark reports on “Bloomberg Markets: Asia.”

May.14 -- Oil prices rose as Saudi Arabia reported attacks on two pumping stations by drones. Bloomberg's Anthony Dipaola reports on "Bloomberg Markets."

Jul.24 -- Robert Hormats, vice chair at Kissinger Associates, discusses escalating tensions between the U.K. and Iran after Iranians seized a British ship. He speaks with Francine Lacqua and Tom Keene on "Bloomberg Surveillance."

Jul.24 -- Robert Hormats, vice chair at Kissinger Associates, discusses the challenge Iran presents to Boris Johnson as he becomes U.K. Prime Minister and the potential for the Strait of Hormuz to be closed. He speaks on "Bloomberg...

Jan.05 -- Oil is rising in the wake of escalating Middle East tensions. Bloomberg’s Stephen Stapczynski speaks with Haslinda Amin on “Bloomberg Markets: Asia.”

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Jul.05 -- Oil prices fell to their lowest in almost three weeks, following the surprise increase in American stockpiles. At the same time, Saudi Arabia lowered August pricing for all crude grades in the U.S. the day after President Trump...