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Trump’s shipping blockade, the Philippines’ tax breaks, and Hungary’s political shakeup
As President Trump blocks ships travelling to and from Iran through the Strait of Hormuz, how will this affect Iranian oil exports?
The Philippines ha…
4 weeks ago
US blockade begins on Strait of Hormuz
The US has begun its blockade of the key shipping route the Strait of Hormuz after talks with Iran failed to reach an agreement. President Donald Tr…
4 weeks ago
Inheritance: Samsung Episode 1
From a fruit and vegetable store to a global empire, Samsung’s story is more than business - it’s an epic family saga. Behind the success lies a dyna…
1 month ago
Why is the world watching Hungary’s general election?
After a 16-year rule, the nationalist prime minister of Hungary, Viktor Orbán, faces the opposing leader Peter Magyar in Sunday’s election. Leanna …
1 month ago
Fuel protests cause disruption on Ireland's roads
The Strait of Hormuz remains almost shut to shipping, hurting economies around the world. In Ireland farmers and lorry drivers have been protesting h…
1 month ago
Is the ceasefire in the Gulf too late to stop food prices rising?
Although the fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States still holds, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains heavily disrupted, drivi…
1 month ago
First Iranian oil for India in seven years
For the first time in seven years, India has bought its first cargo of Iranian oil. India hasn't purchased any Iranian oil since 2019 because of US s…
1 month ago
Shipping companies still reluctant to pass through Strait of Hormuz.
Reopening the Strait of Hormuz, an important global waterway, is part of the ceasefire agreement, as announced by the US government, but late on Wedn…
1 month ago
What the US-Iran ceasefire means for oil prices, flights and bills
The US and Iran have come to a temporary ceasefire, but for many businesses and consumers, the pressure may be far from over.
Hundreds of ships are st…
1 month ago
Trump's Hormuz deadline looms
A countdown is underway as President Trump says 'a whole civilisation will die tonight' in Iran without a deal to fully re-open the Strait of Hormuz.…
1 month ago