When Strait Shakes Region: How Western Asia Crisis is Rippling Across Asia-Pacific Region

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. A narrow stretch of water – the Strait of Hormuz – is sending shockwaves across the global economy. It is not just another shipping route; it is the world’s most critical energy chokepoint. Every day, about one-fifth of global oil and LNG supply passes through it, with nearly 90 percent of crude oil destined for… The post When Strait Shakes Region: How Western Asia Crisis is Rippling Across Asia-Pacific Region appeared first on The Astana Times.