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Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz after the US extended a ceasefire. Middle East crisis live: Iran says it has seized two ships in strait of Hormuz after Trump extends ceasefire The Guardian.
Thirty-four Iran tankers passed the US Hormuz blockade with over $900 million in oil. 34 tankers with links to Iran have transited past the US blockade.
US crude is becoming a safe bet as refiners reroute through the Panama Canal. As Iranbacked forces block the Strait of Hormuz, refiners race to reroute US Gulf crude through the Panama Canal paying historic premiums just to pass through.
The Iran war is pushing up jet fuel prices and forcing African airlines to raise ticket prices. The Iran war is pushing up jet fuel prices, forcing African airlines to raise ticket prices, cancel flights and rethink operations to stay financially viable.
Trump extended the Iran ceasefire while maintaining a blockade. Israel and Hezbollah trade fire with talks expected this week, even as more talks are expected in Washington this week after a 10-day ceasefire went into effect last Friday.
Iran labeled the US seizure of one of its ships as "piracy". The US has been seizing Iranian ships in international waters since the start of the war. Since the early days of the war on Iran, the US has been targeting Iranian ships in international waters.
The Iran war has increased costs and darkened economic outlooks. The effects are being felt across various sectors, from paint to planes.
The EU warned of a "very serious crisis" due to low aviation fuel stocks caused by the war in Iran, potentially disrupting holiday plans this summer. Europe's fuel reserves are dwindling, prompting concerns about travel disruptions.
The US ceasefire in the Middle East was extended after a request from Pakistan leaders, but Iran struck ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The ceasefire extension aims to reduce tensions in the region.
The Pentagon has increased investments in counter-drone technology following Iran's drone attacks. The US is turning to Ukrainian technology for solutions. This comes as drones play a growing role in modern warfare.
Iranian forces fired on two ships in the Strait of Hormuz. A Guard gunboat fired without hailing the vessels. The incident occurred hours after a ceasefire announcement. The UKMTO said a Guard gunboat did not hail the ship before firing.
The Iran war is driving up costs for synthetic fiber-based products. Toy manufacturers are feeling the pinch. Petroleum-based materials are becoming more expensive. Iran war raises costs for toys made with synthetic fibers from petroleum.
Mendoza could anchor the Raiders rebuild.
At the Boston Marathon, runners assisted a collapsed competitor. The incident highlighted the camaraderie among participants. Medical help was likely provided promptly.
Robinhood's venture fund invested $75 million in OpenAI. The investment aims to support OpenAI's development of artificial intelligence technologies.
The UK will raise the legal age to buy tobacco products by one year annually from 2027, effectively banning a generation of children from smoking. This move aims to reduce smoking rates among young people. The law will take effect starting from 2027.
Russia will block Kazakh oil flows to a key pipeline supplying Berlin from May 1. Germany confirmed the development, which affects the city's energy needs. Germany has confirmed that Russia will block flows of Kazakh oil to a vital refinery that supplies much of Berlin's energy needs from May 1.
Russia will block Kazakh oil flows to a German refinery. Berlin confirmed the move, which may impact the city's energy supply. The refinery relies on Kazakh oil. Russia to block flow of Kazakh oil to German refinery, Berlin says Iosco County News Herald.
EU ambassadors meet to discuss a $106 billion loan to Ukraine, delayed by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's objections. After months of impasse because of objections from Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary, ambassadors were meeting to discuss a key step on the way to disbursing the much-needed money.
The EU unblocked a €90 billion loan to Ukraine after Hungary lifted its objections. Envoys also approved a 20th package of sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Envoys from EU member states have finally paved the way for a €90 billion loan to Ukraine that had long been blocked by Hungary.
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