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About 90 ships cross Strait of Hormuz as Iran exports millions of barrels of oil despite war

Many of the vessels that passed through the strait were so-called dark transits evading Western government sanctions and oversight that likely have ties to Iran, maritime data firm Lloyds List Intelligence said

18 Mar 2026 11:08 am
Fed likely to hold rates steady as Iran war shocks policy debate

There are no sure bets, and without a clear stopping point to the U.S.-Israeli bombing campaign, economists say the domestic and global impacts hinge on how long the war continues

18 Mar 2026 11:01 am
What to know about the deepening economic and political turmoil in Cuba

Cuba suffered its third blackout since December this week; the country is struggling under the weight of an US energy blackout that has halted oil shipments to the island over the past 3 months

18 Mar 2026 10:13 am
Top US counterterrorism official Kent resigns over Trump's Iran war, says Iran posed no imminent threat

Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation, and it is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby, Kent said in a statement posted on social media

18 Mar 2026 9:55 am
China ignores Trump's Hormuz request as Iran war deepens, his Beijing trip slips

China, the US biggest geopolitical rival, could stand to benefit from a war that some say was ill-considered, say analysts

18 Mar 2026 9:08 am
IMO chief says escorts no guarantee of safe passage through Strait of Hormuz: Report

Despite calls for increased military presence to ensure maritime security, the IMO warns that naval escorts cannot fully mitigate risks in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz

17 Mar 2026 11:54 am
Iran war pushes importers into energy triage as they conserve power, curb soaring prices

Asia is highly exposed due to its heavy reliance on imported fuel, much of which passes through the now-blocked Strait of Hormuz, a key route for a fifth of global crude oil and LNG trade

17 Mar 2026 11:03 am
Trump demands help With Hormuz, threatens more Kharg strikes

The president expressed his frustration with other nations that have so far been publicly noncommittal on his calls to help ensure vessels can transit the strait

17 Mar 2026 9:19 am
Trump appeals for help with Hormuz, threatens more Kharg strikes

Trump expresses frustration with US allies and other economies that have so far been publicly non-committal on his calls to help ensure vessels can transit the strait

17 Mar 2026 9:02 am
Oil loading operations suspended at UAE's Fujairah port, sources say

Operations at Fujairah had resumed on Sunday following a separate drone strike over the weekend.

16 Mar 2026 2:19 pm
EU pushes to shift naval mission to protect Strait of Hormuz

Proposal comes as energy prices surge after blockade of vital oil corridor

16 Mar 2026 2:07 pm
Iran denies it wants truce as Dubai airport and oil port damaged

Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, disrupting global energy flows

16 Mar 2026 2:03 pm
Oil disruption from US attack on Iran's export hub likely temporary, precautionary: JPMorgan

Early information suggested that the attack targeted military positions while avoiding the island's oil infrastructure, allowing exports to continue for now

16 Mar 2026 11:15 am
11 Indians charged in US for staging armed robberies to secure U visas

According to prosecutors, the defendants participated in staged armed robberies of convenience stores for the purpose of allowing store clerks to falsely claim they were crime victims on immigration applications.

16 Mar 2026 11:06 am
Why Donald Trump is losing the war at home

No polls indicate majority support for the Iran war, and several show clear opposition; Wars typically lose public support over time

16 Mar 2026 10:14 am
Trump accuses Iran of using AI to spread disinformation

Trump accuses Western media outlets without evidence of close coordination with Iran to spread AI-generated fake news

16 Mar 2026 9:56 am
Trump suggests Iran ready to end war as Tehran sees no talks

On the other hand, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran will continue to defend itself until Trump acknowledges that he is waging an illegal war with no chance of victory

16 Mar 2026 9:51 am
US-China trade talks open in Paris, paving the way for Trump-Xi summit

The meetings, led by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, are expected to pave the way for U.S. President Donald Trump's state visit to Beijing to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping in about two weeks

15 Mar 2026 3:59 pm
Trump says several countries will send warships to keep Strait of Hormuz open

While he did not confirm which nations had agreed, Trump expressed hope that countries such as China, France, Japan, South Korea and Britain would send naval vessels

14 Mar 2026 11:15 pm
Toxic pollution from Iran War will spread and last for decades

The latest war in the regionis unleashing similar pollutants that will have aneven greater impact on Tehran and its wider metro area, home to around 18.5 million people,because they were releasedso nearby

14 Mar 2026 4:57 pm
France ready to facilitate ceasefire discussions between Israel and Lebanon, says Macron

He stated that Lebanese leadership is open to direct talks with Israel and urged Israel to seize this opportunity for ceasefire discussions, find a lasting solution, and enable Lebanon to establish its sovereignty

14 Mar 2026 4:13 pm
Emergency alert: Japan activates crisis team as North Korea launches suspected ballistic missile

Japan's public broadcaster NHK reported on Saturday that this latest weapons test by North Korea has further heightened security anxieties in the region

14 Mar 2026 12:05 pm