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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

FOMC flags solid growth but elevated inflation; future moves to remain data-dependent

Experts argue the full cost could be far higher, with daily spending estimates reaching up to $2 billion and major losses in aircraft, missile systems and naval operations adding to the financial burden

Oil prices have surged sharply, with Brent crude crossing $119 a barrel

Jerome Powell said he will remain on the Federal Reserve board after his term as chair ends, citing ongoing legal pressures and institutional concerns

Powell managed to skirt an economic downturn, and indeed his era as Fed chief has seen the lowest average monthly unemployment rate, at 4.6%, of his immediate predecessors

Russia is a member of the OPEC+ group of countries and has been coordinating its policies with OPEC members

Notwithstanding its past ineffectiveness, the War Powers Resolution provides a mechanism for wary Republican lawmakers to try to bring an end to an unpopular war

US shifts toward sustained pressure strategy as hopes for quick deal with Iran fade

Irans diplomat in a letter to Guterres warned that such interceptions pose a direct threat to global merchant shipping

Still, the world lost 4.3 million hectares (10.6 million acres) of rainforest an area roughly the size of Denmark, or more than 11 soccer fields every minute, during the year

The exit of the OPECs third largest producer will dent the organisations market power and undermine its credibility, says an analyst