According to The New York Times, Russia has increased shipments to Iran through the Caspian Sea, including drone components and other goods that would normally move via the Strait of Hormuz. The shift is being driven by Ukrainian attacks on Black Sea shipping and the recent U.S. blockade targeting vessels linked to Iranian ports.
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IMF says The Middle East war has severely disrupted global shipping and air traffic, and even in the best-case scenario, trade routes and supply chains are unlikely to fully return to normal.
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U.S. debt kept rising from 2008 to 2019, surged during COVID because of massive government spending, and is now climbing again as Washington keeps spending heavily.
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PRESIDENT TRUMP SAYS HE WOULD NOT PAY $1,000 TO WATCH THE U.S. AT THE WORLD CUP.
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A social media trend featuring vague calls for action against President Trump is gaining traction, with influencers using memes that appear to hint at violence. Experts warn the trend could normalize extreme rhetoric online per WAPO
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Wall Street Journal on Iranian officials: Mojtaba Khamenei avoids appearing to preserve his safety
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Police: 12 killed in car bomb attack on checkpoint in northwest Pakistan
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RISING FUEL PRICES ARE PUSHING MANY FRENCH PEOPLE TO TRAVEL SHORTER DISTANCES DURING THE SPRING LONG WEEKENDS: BFM TV
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CHINA’S FIRST-QUARTER MARRIAGE REGISTRATIONS FELL TO A RECORD LOW FOR THE PERIOD, HIGHLIGHTING CONTINUED WEAKNESS IN NEW HOUSEHOLD FORMATION EVEN DURING THE PEAK WEDDING SEASON.
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North Korea has reportedly updated its constitution to mandate an automatic nuclear strike if leader Kim Jong Un is assassinated or if the country’s nuclear command structure is attacked.
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Financial Times on Panama Canal manager: I expect to retain some of the additional traffic in the canal even after the conflict ends
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Financial Times on Panama Canal manager: Canal revenues rose by 15% due to disruptions caused by the war with #Iran
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Financial Times on Panama Canal manager: Daily transit operations in the canal have increased by 20% since the start of the war with #Iran
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Israeli Radio: 5 soldiers injured, two of them seriously, in Hezbollah drone attacks yesterday Saturday
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Pakistani Army Chief: Islamabad is conducting neutral mediation in the Middle East aimed at achieving permanent peace
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Pakistani Army Chief: Islamabad is making every effort to ensure the success of the mediation, and it is continuing to do so.
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British Maritime Authority: Bulk carrier reported being struck by an unknown projectile off the coast of Qatar
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British Maritime Authority: Cargo ship reported being hit by a projectile 23 miles northeast of Doha
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British Maritime Authority: Fire breaks out on tanker that reported an injury and was brought under control
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The cruise ship Hondius, hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak, has arrived at the port of Granadilla in Tenerife, Spain, according to live Spanish TV footage.
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US warplanes have repeatedly violated Iraqi airspace, according to Iraqi media reports, with American aircraft allegedly flying in from occupied territories.: TASNIM
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