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Trump urged nations to police Hormuz after Iran used drones, missiles and mines to block the strait The Thailand-flagged cargo ship Mayuree Naree in the Strait of Hormuz, March 11, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS via ROYAL THAI NAVY/Handout Allies of the United States said they had no immediate plans to send ships to unblock the Strait … Read more
While some European countries said they were discussing ways to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, several rejected President Trump’s calls to send warships.
[President Trump’s war in Iran has raised some costs just as many Americans are starting to see savings from last year’s tax cuts.
A map showing the Strait of Hormuz and Iran is seen behind a 3D printed oil pipeline in this illustration taken June 22, 2025. REUTERS Iran has asked India to release three tankers seized in February as part of talks seeking the safe passage of Indian-flagged or India-bound vessels out of the Gulf via the … Read more
Resident Evil Requiem revives classic survival horror with tense exploration, brutal combat and a chilling atmosphere After several entries that leaned heavily into cinematic action, Resident Evil Requiem marks a deliberate inclusion of slower, more deliberate horror through the gameplay of the newcomer, Grace Ashcroft. Developed by Capcom, the game blends modern presentation with classic … Read more
Aryna Sabalenka celebrates victory over Elena Rybakina in the Indian Wells WTA 1000 final. Photo: AFP INDIAN WELLS: Aryna Sabalenka saved a match point on the way to a 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (8/6) victory over Elena Rybakina on Sunday to claim a long-awaited first Indian Wells title. Sabalenka ended a frustrating run of finals futility … Read more
Rejects suggestions that relations with Washington have been damaged by his handling of the conflict Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks to the media on the situation in the Middle East, at Downing Street in central London on March 16, 2026. PHOTO: AFP British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that Britain would not … Read more
Israeli military says it had prepared for a prolonged conflict after a news report said its supplies of ballistic missile interceptors were running “critically low.”
[The interim chief executives are trying to rejuvenate sales as the founder, Chip Wilson, engages in a proxy battle for the boardroom.
[ Officials warn that country likely to face gas shortage after April 14 if supplies do not resume ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Secretary Hamed Yaqoob Sheikh said on Monday that the country currently has petrol stocks for 27 days and diesel reserves sufficient for 21 days amid a global supply crunch brought on by the Mideast crisis. … Read more