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The move is designed to show the group is ready to raise supplies once the war stops
The US President said he was looking at the new proposal sent by Iran on the plane and would talk to the media in Miami
The Marshall Islands-flagged Sarv Shakti, carrying about 45,000 tons of LPG, moved north through the waterway past Irans Larak and Qeshm islands toward the Gulf of Oman on Saturday
Plans and projects to diversify away from Hormuz have been on drawing boards for decades, and those workarounds are now being stress-tested as never before
In a letter to congressional leaders on Friday, the deadline to come to Congress about the war, Trump said there has been no exchange of fire with Iran since the ceasefire
UKMTO has reported over 40 incidents between March 1 and April 27, including attacks, vessel damage, harassment, and near-misses involving merchant ships navigating the region
USTR Section 301 report on IP cites concerns over potential threat of patent revocations; pharma sector remains a focus area
The USTRs 2026 Special 301 Report designates Vietnam as a Priority Foreign Country, the first such listing in 13 years
The interpretation has drawn criticism from lawmakers and legal experts, who argue the 1973 law does not permit pausing the timeline
Meanwhile, Iranian leadership signalled efforts to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions
The Bridger Pipeline Expansion, expected to begin construction in 2027, faces environmental opposition and regulatory approvals
The move aims to revive trade links between Scotland and Kentucky, especially in the whiskey and barrel supply chain, while highlighting strong transatlantic ties during the royal visit
The decline comes despite growing economic headwinds, including elevated inflation, high oil prices and geopolitical tensions linked to the Iran conflict.
The supreme leader said the only place Americans belong in the Persian Gulf is at the bottom of its waters, as the Strait of Hormuz remains in Tehran's chokehold.
Abu Dhabi prioritises autonomy over Riyadh-led oil governance; analysts see strategic break in Gulf power dynamics
US court updates process for $166 bn in illegal duties; 21% entries accepted for refund so far
EIA report highlights SMRs and microreactors for data centres, remote sites; DOE offers $900 mn funding support

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