Seafarers trapped in limbo as US and Iran clash in Strait of Hormuz
Some 20,000 seafarers are stranded in the Gulf amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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French warship moves towards Red Sea as Paris eyes Hormuz mission
Iran says it is reviewing a US proposal that Donald Trump says could bring the war to an end.
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What is China’s anti-sanctions law and how does it work?
Beijing’s order blocking US sanctions on five oil refineries marks first invocation of 2021 law.
SpaceX backs Anthropic with data centre deal amidst Musk’s OpenAI lawsuit
Deal gives IPO-bound SpaceX a marquee customer, while helping Anthropic ease capacity constraints.
Infantino links World Cup ticket pricing to US sport market and resale laws
Eye-watering prices reflect demand to watch the World Cup in the US, Infantino says, amid criticism from fans.
Saudi Arabia posts $33.5bn budget deficit amid drop in oil sales
Kingdom announces sharp rise in budget shortfall amid the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Low US hotel bookings paint grim hospitality picture at the World Cup
Report says several factors, including visa barriers and geopolitical concerns are to be blamed for low booking numbers.
‘Supercharged’ donations: How far-right Reform UK built a global network
Reform UK’s rise is backed by individual donors, overseas trips and networks that contrast with its nationalist message.
Airlines hike fares, cut millions of seats as Iran war drives up fuel costs
Surging jet fuel prices are prompting carriers to slash their flight schedules, casting a cloud over summer travel rush.
US petrol prices 50 percent higher than before war on Iran
The average price of petrol in the United States has reached $4.48 per gallon, according to AAA.
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US plans to hike tariffs on EU cars to 25% will hit luxury market the most
US says it will hike tariffs to 25% because the EU has not complied with trade deal last year that set tariffs at 15%.