Strait of Hormuz
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financeOil Jumps Over 2% Amid Hormuz Supply Fears
Brent crude surges to $102.69 as Strait of Hormuz disruptions escalate, with U.S. allies rejecting escort missions and production cuts in UAE. Iran's blockade risks global energy stability.
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worldTrump Delays China Trip Amid Iran Conflict
President Trump pauses visit to China over escalating Iran war, urging Beijing and allies to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz as oil prices surge.
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worldTrump Seeks One-Month Delay of Xi Jinping Summit Amid Iran War
President Trump requests postponement of his April 2026 Beijing meeting with President Xi Jinping to prioritize coordination of Operation Epic Fury amid Strait of Hormuz tensions.
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worldEU Rejects Naval Expansion Into Hormuz Amid Rising Oil Fears
EU Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas confirms member states refuse to extend Aspides mission to the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions rise as oil prices exceed $100 per barrel amidst global supply concerns.
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worldFuel Crisis Grips Laos Capital Amid Global Supply Shock
Vientiane faces severe fuel shortages as Middle East conflict disrupts supply chains. Panic buying, rationing, and long queues plague the landlocked nation.
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worldUAE Minister Warns Iran’s Hormuz Moves Threaten Global Energy, Food, and Prices
UAE Minister Lana Nusseibeh tells Euronews that Iran’s actions in the Strait of Hormuz jeopardize 20% of world energy flows - impacting European grocery bills, fuel prices, and food security.
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worldIsrael Details Three-Week War Plan Against Iran Amid Escalating Strikes
Israel confirms detailed military plans for at least three more weeks of operations against Iran, targeting missile infrastructure, nuclear sites, and space program facilities.
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worldTrump's Iran Crisis Tests NATO Unity
Donald Trump's push to secure the Strait of Hormuz has strained NATO alliances, with Europe reluctant to join military operations despite growing Gulf instability.