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Hormuz Strait

France deploys aircraft carrier group to Red Sea, Gulf of Aden

06 May 2026-16:56
Saudi Arabia posts $33.5B budget deficit on oil revenue drop

Saudi Arabia has recorded a sharp increase in its budget deficit, driven by declining oil revenues amid disruptions linked to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

06 May 2026-16:36
Brent crude drops below $98 on US-Iran peace hopes

Brent crude continued to decline amid growing hopes that the Strait of Hormuz could soon reopen, easing supply concerns in global oil markets.

06 May 2026-16:00
China sees ‘different’ Iran after war, Araghchi says after Beijing talks

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Wednesday that China views Iran as having entered a new phase following the war, with strengthened international standing and prospects for expanded cooperation.

06 May 2026-15:37
China hopes Iran, US will soon ensure safe Hormuz passage

06 May 2026-12:20
CMA CGM vessel attacked in Strait of Hormuz, crew injured

06 May 2026-11:31
Iran says spy drones intercepted over Qeshm Island

Iranian officials have said that air defence systems confronted suspected spy drones over Qeshm Island, explaining that loud sounds reported in the area were not caused by explosions or damage.

06 May 2026-09:35
Türkiye and Saudi Arabia plan visa easing agreement

Türkiye and Saudi Arabia are set to sign an agreement to ease visa requirements for holders of special and diplomatic passports during talks in Ankara on Wednesday, according to a Turkish diplomatic source.

06 May 2026-09:15
Iran unveils new maritime system for ships in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran has officially introduced a new system to regulate maritime traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

05 May 2026-23:55
UK most exposed to jet fuel crisis, Goldman warns

05 May 2026-17:10