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In this picture obtained from Iran's ISNA news agency on June 18, 2026, vessels are seen anchored in Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz (AFP)

Ships begin moving through Strait of Hormuz as oil markets fluctuate

"There are some 550 merchant ships of above 10,000 dwt that will need to be prepared to exit the Middle East Gulf, including 160 tankers, 200 bulk carriers, 60 containerships, and 10 vehicle carriers, but greater clarity is needed before shipowners can begin transiting en masse," Lloyd's said, citing industry bodies.

June 19, 2026

(From L) US President Donald Trump, France's President Emmanuel Macron and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky take part in a working session at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, central-eastern France on June 16, 2026. (Photo by Thibault Camus / POOL

Trump says Russia 'should make a deal' with Ukraine, confirms meeting with Zelensky

Trump said he "had a meeting" with Zelensky at the summit in the spa town of Evian-les-Bains and more talks were planned later in the day, as the G7 group of leading world powers seeks to increase pressure on Moscow to end more than four years of fighting.

June 16, 2026

US President Donald Trump arrives for the official greeting during the G7 summit, in Evian, eastern France, on June 15, 2026.

No breakthrough in Anthropic talks with Trump administration

Anthropic met with the Trump administration to resolve national security restrictions that blocked access to its advanced AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, amid concerns over their cybersecurity capabilities.

June 16, 2026

Strait of Hormuz reopening may take months despite US-Iran peace deal

Industry experts and analysts say a full return to normal shipping and oil trade could take months, and that even then, the challenge of making global shipping safe remains.

June 15, 2026

US Senator Tim Kaine speaks following the Senate's vote on the War Powers resolution, at the US Capitol in Washington, DC on February 13, 2020. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP)

US Senate moves to restrict unauthorized hostilities against Iran

The Senate has approved a procedural step to limit unauthorized US hostilities against Iran. However, the resolution still has to pass a final vote in both chambers of Congress and likely presidential opposition.

May 20, 2026

‘Islamabad Diplomacy’ hailed as world leaders praise Pakistan’s Iran mediation

World leaders from Europe, Asia and the Middle East publicly thanked Pakistan for helping mediate the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, underscoring Islamabad’s diplomatic role in opening channels for de-escalation, easing tensions and supporting renewed dialogue during a dangerous regional crisis.

April 9, 2026

Netanyahu says Iran war goals achieved 'beyond halfway point'

Says the war on Iran has achieved more than half its military aims, including major damage to Iran’s forces and arms industry, while US officials say fighting could continue for weeks despite growing public opposition.

March 31, 2026

A Palestinian man gestures as he stands in the remains of a burnt-out home following a reported attack by Israeli settlers in the village of Deir al-Hatab, east of the city of Nablus, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank on March 23, 2026 (AFP).

Trump's 'Board of Peace' Gaza envoy urges Hamas to disarm 'without delay'

The Gaza envoy for US President Donald Trump's new "Board of Peace" initiative urged UN Security Council members to pressure Hamas to disarm, as part of a ceasefire to end over two years of war.

March 25, 2026

Pedestrians walk past an electronic signboard showing the closing price of the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong on March 23, 2026 (AFP)

Oil slides, stocks rebound on Trump's Iran remarks

Asian and European stock markets had kicked off the new week with sharp losses, but Trump's update, which came after the Asian close, saw European and US equities rally.

March 23, 2026

US President Donald Trump signs an executive order during a ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House on March 16, 2026, in Washington, DC (AFP)

All you need to know about Day 21 of US-Israeli war on Iran

US President Donald Trump on Friday ruled out reaching a ceasefire agreement with Iran, saying Washington has the upper hand in the three-week-old war.

March 20, 2026