America defends Hormuz operation; Iran’s foreign minister to visit China, and more
2026/05/06 | 4 mins.
Marco Rubio, America’s secretary of state, accused Iran of leaving sailors stranded on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz “for dead” and urged negotiations.
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Tensions rise in Hormuz; Modi’s party wins India’s West Bengal, and more
2026/05/05 | 3 mins.
Donald Trump said America sunk Iranian boats in the Strait of Hormuz.
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America to “guide” ships out of Hormuz; OPEC+ promises more oil, and more
2026/05/04 | 2 mins.
Donald Trump said that, starting Monday, America would “guide” the ships of neutral countries out of the Strait of Hormuz.
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America fast-tracks arms sales to Middle East; Berkshire Hathaway’s cash pile grows, and more
2026/05/03 | 3 mins.
The Pentagon announced that it would remove 5,000 troops from Germany after a spat between Mr Trump and Friedrich Merz
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Trump claims hostilities with Iran “have terminated”; puts up tariffs on European cars, and more
2026/05/02 | 3 mins.
Mr Trump said he would increase tariffs on cars from the EU to 25%, from 15% currently, and accused the bloc of “not complying” with a trade deal struck last year
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