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What will it take to free the 1,600 ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz?
What will it take to free the 1,600 ships stuck in the Strait of Hormuz?
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The Latest: US military fires on Iranian-flagged oil tanker as Trump presses for deal to end war
A U.S. fighter jet on Wednesday fired on an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman as it tried to breach the U.S. blockade of Iran’s ports, the U.S. military said
May 06, 2026
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Shipping firms are being whipsawed by changing stances and risks as they wait for Hormuz to reopen
With hundreds of vessels still stuck in the Persian Gulf and costs piling up, shipping companies are being whipsawed by uncertainty over how and when the Strait of Hormuz might reopen more than two months into the Iran war
May 06, 2026
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Gulf's fragile trade lifeline hangs on two eastern UAE ports
At the UAE port of Fujairah, conveyor belts offloaded grain from bulk carriers on Wednesday, while crude oil flowed
May 06, 2026
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Macron says he discussed Hormuz situation with Iran's president
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that he had held further talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, during which Macron had reaffirmed the importance
May 06, 2026
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
France moves aircraft carrier to Red Sea with eye on Hormuz mission
France on Wednesday deployed its carrier strike group to the Red Sea as part of planning for a potential mission to secure the Strait of
May 06, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Why gasoline costs 52% more in the US than it did before the Iran war
The price of a gallon of regular gasoline in the U.S. has climbed 31 cents in the past week and is now 52% higher than before the Iran war began
May 06, 2026
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US says airline jet fuel costs jumped $1.8 billion or 56% in March
Major U.S. passenger airlines spent just over $5 billion on jet fuel in March, up $1.8 billion or 56% from what they spent in February, the U.S.
May 06, 2026
Business|World
One CMA CGM vessel hit in Strait of Hormuz, another exits Gulf
A CMA CGM container ship was attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, injuring crew members and damaging the vessel, while another vessel run by the French group exited
May 06, 2026
Asia|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
China is stepping up its Iran war diplomacy ahead of Trump's summit with Xi
China’s diplomatic role in the Iran war has come into sharper focus after talks between Chinese and Iranian foreign ministers on Wednesday, days before U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping
May 06, 2026
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Iran foreign minister meets Chinese counterpart a week before Trump's Beijing trip
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi met China's top diplomat in Beijing on Wednesday, underscoring close ties between the two countries
May 06, 2026
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US and Iran closing in on one-page memo to end war, Axios reports
The White House believes it is getting close to an agreement with Iran on a one-page memorandum of understanding to end the war and set a framework for more detailed nuclear
May 06, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|World
South Korea suspends review of Trump's call to participate in 'Project Freedom'
South Korea's presidential office said on Wednesday it had suspended a review on whether to participate in a U.S. operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz after
May 06, 2026
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Trump advisers step up their calls on China to help open Strait of Hormuz ahead of Beijing summit
White House officials are renewing calls on China to use its influence with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz
May 06, 2026
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China's top envoy meets with Iran's in Beijing as Trump pauses US effort in the Strait
President Donald Trump says he is pausing the U.S. effort to guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz to allow time for a deal to end the Iran war, but that the American forces’ blockade of Iranian ports would remain in place
May 05, 2026
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Gasoline costs 50% more in the US than it did before the Iran war
The price of a gallon of regular gasoline climbed 31 cents in the past week, spiking to an average of $4.48 per gallon Tuesday, according to AAA
May 06, 2026
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The Latest: Trump says he has paused effort to guide vessels from the Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump says he has paused the U.S. effort to guide stranded commercial vessels from the Strait of Hormuz to finalize a deal with Iran to end the war
May 05, 2026
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Rubio calls Hormuz resolution test for UN, urges against vetoes
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May 05, 2026
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CS Anthem chemical tanker was second US-flagged vessel to exit Strait of Hormuz
The CS Anthem chemical tanker exited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, its operator said on Tuesday, becoming the second commercial U.S.-
May 06, 2026
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Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz, citing deal progress
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May 05, 2026
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Rubio says US has achieved objectives of Iran operation
U.S.
May 06, 2026
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Wall Street rallies to records after oil prices ease and corporate profits keep topping expectations
The U.S. stock market rose to records after oil prices eased and companies kept reporting bigger profits for the start of the year than analysts expected
May 05, 2026
World
US, Gulf allies threaten Iran with sanctions in UN proposal if it doesn't release Hormuz chokehold
The United States and its Gulf allies have proposed a U.N. resolution threatening with sanctions or other measures if it doesn’t halt attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, stop imposing “illegal tolls” and disclose the placement of all mines to allow freedom of navigation
May 05, 2026
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Iran sets up new mechanism to manage vessel transit through Hormuz
Iran has set up a new mechanism to manage the transit of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Press TV reported on Tuesday. Iran has warned the U.S.
May 05, 2026
Environment|Science|Technology|World
Are military dolphins working in the Strait of Hormuz? Probably not, but they have been part of the US Navy for decades
Are military dolphins working in the Strait of Hormuz? Probably not, but they have been part of the US Navy for decades
May 06, 2026
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DuPont lifts forecast as price hikes offset Iran war-driven costs
Industrial materials maker DuPont raised its annual profit and sales forecasts on Tuesday after beating first-quarter estimates, as price increases helped offset
May 05, 2026
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Oil pulls back after hitting a 2026 high on day one of Trump’s plan to unblock Hormuz
Oil pulls back after hitting a 2026 high on day one of Trump’s plan to unblock Hormuz
May 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
UN warns of ‘unprecedented’ crisis for seafarers in Persian Gulf as war strands crews at sea
UN warns of ‘unprecedented’ crisis for seafarers in Persian Gulf as war strands crews at sea
May 05, 2026
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World
US tries to force open the Strait of Hormuz as the UAE comes under attack in a test of Iran truce
The U.S. military says it fired on Iranian forces and sank six small boats as it moved to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
US says it sinks Iranian small boats, shoots down missiles, drones as it opens Strait
The U.S. military said on Monday it destroyed six Iranian small boats and intercepted Iranian cruise missiles and drones as Tehran sought
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|World
Chevron CEO says shortages in oil supply will begin appearing
Chevron Chairman and CEO Mike Wirth said on Monday that physical shortages in oil supply would begin appearing around the world because of the closure of the
May 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Trading Day: The oil, bonds tango
Oil prices jumped further above the $100-a-barrel mark on Monday as Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, despite U.S. efforts to free up shipping,
May 05, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
US and Iran launch new attacks as they wrestle for control of Gulf waters
The U.S. and Iran launched new attacks in the Gulf on Monday as they wrestled for control over the Strait of Hormuz
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Wall Street falls from its records and oil prices jump after fighting flares in the Middle East
U.S. stocks fell from their record heights, while oil prices jumped following escalations in the Middle East that may undermine the ceasefire in the war with Iran
May 04, 2026
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Goldman says global oil stocks approaching eight-year low, depletion speed a concern
Global oil stocks are approaching their lowest level in eight years, Goldman Sachs said on Monday, warning that the speed of depletion was becoming a concern as supplies through the
May 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Oil prices jump 6% as Iran sets UAE oil port ablaze, strikes vessels in Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices jumped about 6% on Monday as Iran stepped up attacks on the United Arab Emirates and ships in the Middle East Gulf over the past 24 hours, the
May 04, 2026
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US, Gulf Arab nations draft new UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz
The United States and Gulf Arab nations are drafting a U.N.
May 04, 2026
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Bessent urges China to step up diplomacy on Iran ahead of Trump-Xi summit
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May 04, 2026
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What matters in U.S. and global markets today By Anna Szymanski, Editor-in-Charge, Reuters Open Interest Oil prices spiked by around 5% on Monday after Iran said it
May 04, 2026
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Most Strait of Hormuz shipping at a standstill despite latest US pledge
There were no signs of increased vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, a day after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would begin
May 04, 2026
World
Iran's Revolutionary Guards unveil new map of Strait of Hormuz under their control, state media says
Iran's Revolutionary Guards navy issued a new map of the area of the Strait of Hormuz under its control on Monday, state media reported.
May 04, 2026
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Trump says the US will 'guide' stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced “Project Freedom” to help ships leave the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday
May 03, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Trump says US will help free ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States would begin an effort to free up ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday morning.
May 04, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
OPEC+ countries agree modest rise in production as Iran retains chokehold on key Strait of Hormuz
Seven countries in the OPEC+ grouping of oil-producing countries — including Saudi Arabia and Russia — say they’ve decided to a modest increase in production starting in June as part of a commitment to “market stability.”
May 03, 2026
Business|Economy|World
OPEC+ agrees third oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure
OPEC+ agreed on Sunday a modest oil output hike for June, an increase that will remain largely on paper as long as the Iran
May 03, 2026
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President Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war
President Donald Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war but expressed skepticism it would be acceptable
May 02, 2026
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OPEC+ set for another oil output quota hike despite Hormuz closure, sources say
OPEC+ has agreed in principle to raise oil output targets in June, two sources familiar with the group's thinking said on Saturday, but
May 02, 2026
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Iranian proposal rejected by Trump would open strait before nuclear talks, Iran official says
An Iranian proposal so far rejected by U.S.
May 02, 2026
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Barclays lifts 2026 Brent forecast to $100 on prolonged Hormuz disruption
Barclays on Friday raised its 2026 Brent crude forecast to $100 per barrel from $85, citing the impasse in the Strait of Hormuz.
May 02, 2026
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Trump says he's 'not satisfied' with Iran's proposal to end the war
U.S. President Donald Trump says that he’s “not satisfied” with Iran’s latest proposal in negotiations to end war between the countries
May 01, 2026
Political|World
China says urgent need to maintain Iran war ceasefire
China's U.N. ambassador Fu Cong said on Friday it was an urgent necessity to maintain the Iran war ceasefire and that he was sure the Strait of Hormuz issue would be high on the
May 01, 2026
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US manufacturing sector holds steady in April; input costs hit 4-year high
U.S. manufacturing activity held steady in April, but supplier delivery performance worsened as the war in the Middle East disrupted shipping in the
May 01, 2026
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US Treasury warns shippers not to pay Hormuz tolls, even in form of charity
Any shipper paying tolls to Iran for passage through the Strait of Hormuz, including charitable donations to organizations such as the Iranian Red
May 01, 2026
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UK factories, hit by Iran war, brace for higher costs and more delivery delays
A gauge of British manufacturers' cost pressures jumped in April and delivery delays were the most widespread since mid-2022 due to the standoff in the
May 01, 2026
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US Navy turns to AI firm Domino for options to counter Iranian mines
The U.S.
May 01, 2026
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Iran threatens painful response if US renews attacks
Iran said on Thursday it would respond with "long and painful strikes" on U.S. positions if Washington renewed attacks and
April 30, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Trump says 'probably' when asked if he might pull US troops out of Italy, Spain
President Donald Trump on Thursday said "probably" when asked whether he would consider pulling U.S. troops out of Italy and Spain, a day after
May 01, 2026
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US stocks rally to the finish of their best month since 2020, even as oil prices whipsaw
The U
April 30, 2026
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Oil retreats after hitting four-year high on concern of US-Iran war escalation
Global oil prices eased after hitting a four-year high of more than $126 a barrel earlier on Thursday on concerns the U.S.-Iran war could lead to a
April 30, 2026
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Germany's Merz stresses commitment to transatlantic partnership
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasized on Thursday the importance of the transatlantic partnership with the U.S., just hours after President Donald Trump
April 30, 2026
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Bank of England joins other central banks in freezing rate cuts as Iran war upends global economy
The Bank of England is keeping its main interest rate on hold at 3.75% as policymakers assess the economic impact of the Iran war and Tehran’s effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s crude passes
April 30, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Lithuania should join US coalition in Strait of Hormuz, president says
Lithuania's President Gitanas Nauseda said he was supportive of his country joining the U.S. freedom of navigation mission in the Strait of Hormuz, adding that he would
April 30, 2026
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Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says new management of Strait of Hormuz 'will bring calm'
Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said in a published written message on Thursday that a new chapter for the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz has been taking shape since the
April 30, 2026
Asia|MidEast|Political|World
Japan's PM vows all diplomatic efforts to ensure passage of vessels through Hormuz
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Thursday that she will continue all diplomatic efforts to ensure the passage of all vessels though the Strait of Hormuz.
April 30, 2026
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Stagflation risks stacking up as Iran war enters third month
Financial markets are finding it harder to look past the rising economic costs of the Iran war as the continued closure of
April 30, 2026
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Trump says the US is reviewing a potential reduction of its troops in Germany
President Donald Trump, who has criticized Germany and other NATO allies for not sending their navies to help open the Strait of
April 30, 2026
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World
US seeks international help to reopen Strait of Hormuz as crude prices surge
The U.S. is pushing for other countries to form an international coalition to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz,
April 29, 2026
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Trump sees blockade extension as best option for forcing Iran back to the negotiating table
Trump sees blockade extension as best option for forcing Iran back to the negotiating table
April 30, 2026
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Germany's Merz says relations with Trump are good despite spat over Iran
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday his relationship with U.S.
April 29, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
How traffic through the Strait of Hormuz shrank to a trickle – a visual deep dive
How traffic through the Strait of Hormuz shrank to a trickle – a visual deep dive
April 29, 2026
MidEast|Political|US|World
The Latest: United Arab Emirates says it will exit OPEC, while US-Iran negotiations stall
The United Arab Emirates has announced it will leave OPEC and the OPEC+ group, effective May 1
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Trump, unhappy with latest peace proposal, says Iran 'figuring out its leadership'
Efforts to end the Iran conflict were at an impasse on Tuesday with U.S.
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|World
Global inflation worries stir on energy price flare-up, but still relatively subdued
Inflation in most countries will be markedly higher this year than predicted three months ago amid a stalemate in the energy crisis brought about by the
April 28, 2026
Business|Finance|Travel|World
Iran and US allowed Russian superyacht to cross Strait of Hormuz, source says
A superyacht owned by Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov was able to transit the blockaded Strait of Hormuz after undergoing maintenance in Dubai because neither Iran nor the
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Oil ends up nearly 3% as Hormuz disruption outweighs UAE OPEC exit
Oil prices closed up nearly 3% on Tuesday as persistent worries about supply constraints from the closed Strait of Hormuz outweighed concerns about
April 28, 2026
Economy|Political|US|World
Trump says Iran wants US to open Hormuz Strait as soon as possible
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Iran has said it was in a state of collapse and wants the United States to open the Strait of Hormuz while it sorts out its
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Travel|World
Russian superyacht crosses blockaded Strait of Hormuz
A superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov sailed through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, shipping data showed, one of very few vessels to transit
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology|World
The Hormuz digital chokepoint: How does the Iran war threaten subsea cables?
Iran warned last week that submarine cables in the Strait of Hormuz were a vulnerable point for the region's digital economy, raising concerns about
April 28, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends, officials say
Iran has offered to end its control over the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. lifts its blockade and ends the war
April 27, 2026
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The Latest: Iran wants Strait of Hormuz reopening tied to an end to the war, officials say
Iran has offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz without addressing its nuclear program
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|World
Trading Day: Tech in a world of its own
Oil prices rose again on Monday on the lack of any sign that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen soon, but that didn't prevent the S&P 500 and
April 28, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Oil prices hit two-week high as Iran talks stall and Strait of Hormuz shipments lag
Oil prices climbed about 3% to a two-week high on Monday as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran stalled and shipments through the Strait of Hormuz
April 28, 2026
MidEast|Political|US|World
Trump discussed new Iran proposal with national security aides on Monday, White House says
U.S.
April 27, 2026
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|World
Iran oil tankers turned back by US blockade, Hormuz traffic sparse
Six tankers loaded with Iranian oil have been forced back to Iran by the U.S. blockade in recent days, ship-tracking data shows, underscoring the impact
April 27, 2026
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Germany's Merz says Iran is humiliating US as talks stall
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday Iran's leadership was humiliating the United States and getting U.S. officials to travel
April 27, 2026
Economy|Environment|Political|US|World
Talks stumble as Iran's top diplomat leaves Pakistan and Trump says he told envoys not to go
The latest attempt at ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Iran appears to have failed
April 25, 2026
Business|Economy|Political|World
Iran says it won't accept 'maximalist demands' as Islamabad hosts peace push
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi laid out Iran's demands and its reservations about U.S. positions on
April 25, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Turkey may consider role in Hormuz demining after Iran-US deal, minister says
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said that Turkey could consider taking part in demining operations in the Strait of Hormuz following a possible peace agreement
April 25, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Iran's foreign minister arrives in Pakistan, Trump expects offer satisfying US demands
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi arrived in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on Friday to discuss
April 24, 2026
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
The Latest: Trump sending Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iran foreign minister
U.S. President Donald Trump is sending envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan on Saturday to continue talks with Iran
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Environment|World
Only five ships pass through Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours
Only five ships, including one Iranian oil products tanker, have passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, Friday shipping data showed,
April 24, 2026
Economy|Political|World
Trump dispatches Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for new talks with Iran's foreign minister
President Donald Trump is sending his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan to meet with Iran’s foreign minister as officials in the South Asian nation push to revive ceasefire talks
April 24, 2026
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Intel’s best day since 1987 leads the US stock market to more records
A surge for Intel following a blowout profit report led the U.S. stock market to more records, while oil prices kept yo-yoing in the wait for what’s next with the Iran war
April 24, 2026
Business|Political|US|World
Iran to make offer aimed at satisfying US demands, Trump tells Reuters
U.S.
April 25, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
Businesses dole out up to $4 million to cross Panama Canal during Strait of Hormuz chokehold
Businesses have doled out up to $4 million to send ships through the Panama Canal while trying to avoid the Iran war's risks and effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz
April 24, 2026
Business|Crime|Environment|Travel|World
Iran war leaves seafarers stranded in the Gulf
Ankit Yadav, a seafarer from India, has been stuck on a boat at an inland Iranian port for about 2-1/2 weeks, surviving with his three fellow mariners
April 24, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World
Iran flaunts its grip, investors cower
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee Markets were in a dour mood on Friday, with Iran flaunting its grip over the Strait of Hormuz serving as a stark reminder that the
April 24, 2026
Political|World
The Latest: Trump orders military to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. military to “shoot and kill” Iranian small boats choking the Strait of Hormuz
April 23, 2026