Iran must not charge tolls in Strait of Hormuz, UN maritime chief says
In interview with Al Jazeera, International Maritime Organization chief says world should reject tolls in waterway.
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Can Starmer’s 40-nation coalition open the Strait of Hormuz?
About 20 percent of global oil and gas passes through the Gulf waterway.
UK-led coalition of 40 countries vows action on Hormuz Strait closure
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper accused Iran of blockading the waterway ‘to hold the global economy hostage’.
‘It all depends on the crop’: Gulf crisis hits South Asia farmers
As sowing season approaches across the region, farmers face scarcity and rising cost of fertiliser.
After Strait of Hormuz opens, turmoil would still last months, analysts say
Effective shutdown of key waterway could lead to permanent changes in how shipping industry does business.
Russian tanker reaches Cuba amid critical energy shortage
Russian tanker delivers enough fuel to meet Cuba’s energy needs for up to 10 days, following a three-month blockade.
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How will the Houthis’ involvement shape the war?
The Yemeni group has launched missiles towards Israel in support of Iran.
Published On 29 Mar 2026
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‘We can insure the ship, but we cannot insure a human life.’
International Maritime Organization chief Arsenio Dominguez warns of 20,000 seafarers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz.
Published On 29 Mar 2026
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Houthis open new front against Israel, is Red Sea shipping at risk?
The Houthis in Yemen have launched their first attacks on Israel, opening a new front in the month-long regional war.
Published On 29 Mar 2026
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Saudi, UAE, Iraq: Can three pipelines help oil escape Strait of Hormuz?
Countries in the Middle East have ramped up oil exports via pipelines to bridge the Strait of Hormuz gap.
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Tehran’s ‘toll booth’: How Iran picks who to let through Strait of Hormuz
Iran has blocked the passage of vessels carrying 20 percent of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supplies.
