The World Food Project warns millions more could be pushed into acute hunger if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Plus, energy executives meet in Houston as war in Iran rages, and China pitches itself as a “harbour of stability” to global CEOs. And Trump escalates his rhetoric on Cuba, raising fears of U.S.-Cuba confrontation.

Mentioned in this podcast:

Piles of wheat and canned food stuck in transit as Iran war disrupts aid

Iran war is the greatest threat to global energy ‘in history’, warns IEA

Canada’s oil producers in line for C$90bn windfall from Iran war

China touts itself as ‘harbour of stability’ amid Iran war

Cuba hit by second nationwide power outage in a week

Credit: NBC

Note: The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts

Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted by Victoria Craig, and produced by Julia Webster and Sonja Hutson. Our show was mixed by Alex Higgins. Additional help from Peter Barber. Our executive producer is Topher Forhecz. Cheryl Brumley is the FT’s Global Head of Audio. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.

Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Strait of Hormuz crisis poses fresh threat to global food, energy

FT News Briefing