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Shipping traffic through Strait of Hormuz rises slightly, data shows

Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz saw a slight increase on Wednesday. This occurred while a geopolitical standoff between the United States and Iran persisted. Market watchers are also monitoring ongoing Iran-Oman discussions regarding the vital waterway. Meanwhile, traffic at the Bab el-Mandeb strait experienced a slowdown for the…

The Economic Times

Qatar PM to visit Tehran to pursue mediation efforts

Qatar’s prime minister is visiting Tehran to revive diplomacy between Iran and the United States as sanctions intensify and negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz remain unresolved. The waterway’s oil traffic has sharply declined, while Iran and Oman dispute control, revenues and navigation rules amid lingering tensions and maritime incidents.

The Economic Times

What Armenia's Thousand-Year History of Survival Teaches the Indian Comfort Traveller

The Country That Refused the Comfortable LieYou land in Yerevan and the first thing you notice is that nothing is performing for you. There are no garlands, no cultural shows arranged for tourists, no smiling guides in traditional dress waiting at the gate. The city is grey and pink, built…

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Oil prices extend losses on expectations talks to ease Middle East supply woes

Oil prices have declined as discussions between Iran and Qatar may pave the way for reopening the crucial Strait of Hormuz. This reopening could alleviate supply issues arising from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Currently, Iran and Oman are working on arrangements for overseeing this vital shipping route.…

The Economic Times

Qantas may hike fares and expand Jetstar add-on fees as profits dip to four-year low

Airline declines to predict impact of new carry-on luggage charge on Jetstar revenue or ticket sales, saying it is offering customers ‘choice’

The Guardian - AU

Iran warns of military ship ban in Hormuz under potential deal with Oman

Iran and Oman are negotiating arrangements to manage commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, excluding military vessels, as Qatar seeks to de-escalate tensions. The Middle East remains volatile: Israeli strikes challenge Gaza’s ceasefire, Israel demands Hamas disarmament, West Bank settlements expand, sanctions intensify, and the Iran war disrupts air…

The Economic Times

Qatar PM to visit Tehran as Iran-US tensions persist over Hormuz Strait and sanctions

The latest visit comes as the conflict approaches its sixth month. Although major fighting has largely stopped, the two sides have yet to make progress towards a lasting diplomatic settlement. One of the biggest unresolved issues is the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway between Iran and Oman through which…

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Navigation, jurisdiction, costs: Iran, Oman attempt to hammer out Hormuz deal

Iran and Oman are holding talks to try to reach an interim agreement for a controlled resumption of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The two countries have discussed a framework for a “temporary corridor” for shipping, according to a joint statement by the Iranian and Omani foreign ministries. But…

France 24

Crude Oil Prices Slip on Hopes Strait of Hormuz to Reopen

October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) closed down -0.13 (-0.16%) on Wednesday, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) closed up +0.0309 (+1.05%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Wednesday, with crude oil falling to a 1.5-week low. Crude prices fell slightly on Wednesday, adding to this week’s losses,...

Barchart

Iran's New Bill Could Jail Citizens for an Instagram Post or a Foreign Interview, Critics Warn It's a Path to 'North Korea'

Iranian lawmakers have approved a bill criminalising unauthorised contact with foreign media, threatening citizens with up to two years in prison for sharing information or engaging with international outlets.

International Business Times UK

Qantas to jettison flagship jet sooner as profit slides

Qantas will begin phasing out its "much-loved" Airbus A380s four years earlier than planned, after its annual profits hit turbulence.

AAP

Trump downplays Moscow visit by CIA director as ‘semi-routine’

President denies visit was to gain support for Iran sanctions or due to fears that Putin plans to ‘test Nato resolve’

The Guardian - US

Iran has caused ‘billions’ in damage to American intelligence assets, report says

CIA outposts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq have reportedly been struck by Iranian drones

The Independent UK

Crude Oil Prices Slightly Lower on the Push to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) is down -0.04 (-0.05%) today, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) is up +0.04043 (+1.38%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are mixed today, with crude oil falling to a 1.5-week low. Crude prices are slightly lower today, adding to this week’s losses, as Iran...

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Latin Times

Iran Goes After the Sons: Inside the Threats Against Barron Trump and the Netanyahu Brothers

Iranian state television has aired a video threatening Barron Trump, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Tehran tried to kill one of his sons, two developments that bring the families of America's and Israel's leaders into an already dangerous conflict.

The Independent UK

What is happening in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump’s strange rant?

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The Independent UK

Why did Trump’s CIA director make a mysterious short trip to Moscow?

Neither the White House or the Kremlin have offered an explanation for the first trip by a US spy chief to the Russian capital in nearly five years

International Business Times

Iran Accused The U.S. Of Blocking a Deal To Set Up a Safe Route Through Hormuz. Oil Is Dropping Anyway.

Trump, on his end, said all mines in the waterway have been cleared.

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Euronews

What message did the CIA director deliver to Moscow — on Ukraine, NATO or Iran?

The Kremlin says John Ratcliffe met Russian intelligence officials but not Vladimir Putin during his surprise visit to Moscow on Tuesday. The secrecy surrounding the trip fuelled speculation that the CIA director was carrying a warning from Washington.

The Independent UK

The Kremlin says the CIA director held talks in Moscow with his intelligence counterparts

The Kremlin says CIA Director John Ratcliffe held talks in Moscow with his intelligence counterparts, a rare and secretive visit at a time when relations with Washington remain strained over Russia’s war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Key inflation gauge remains elevated during Iran war and ongoing US trade fights

An inflation measure closely watched by the Federal Reserve was unchanged last month in the latest sign that many Americans are still struggling with higher costs

The Independent UK

World’s busiest airport reports steep drop in traffic due to Iran war

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The Economic Times

Iran, Oman reach deal on Strait of Hormuz, but reopening hinges on US conditions

Iran and Oman reached an agreement on Strait of Hormuz control and revenues. The Revolutionary Guards stated the strait will not reopen without US acceptance. Shipping has largely halted, increasing global energy prices due to blockades. Iran blacklisted ships while the US increased economic pressure on Tehran. Oil prices eased…

The Independent UK

Dubai airport reports sharp decline in traffic due to Iran war’s effects

Flight operations across the United Arab Emirates and the wider Gulf faced closures and restrictions after the US and Israel launched attacks on Iran on Feb. 28

International Business Times

Marco Rubio Reportedly Tells Allies That U.S. Won't Strike Iran 'For The Time Being' And Focus On Economic Pressure

The Trump administration this week unveiled a plan to impose secondary sanctions on those "enabling" Iran to maintain its economic activity.

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