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Strait of Hormuz

May 30, 2026
Middle East crisis
May 28, 2026

Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ Oman over Strait of Hormuz deal with Iran

President Donald Trump threatened that the United States “would have to blow up” Oman should the country partner with Iran on the control of the Strait of Hormuz.

President Donald Trump
May 28, 2026

U.S., Iran exchange fire near Strait of Hormuz amid ceasefire

The United States and Iran again exchanged attacks near the Strait of Hormuz early on Thursday amid a ceasefire and ongoing negotiations on ending the war.

U.S.-Iran war
May 26, 2026

U.S. launches fresh strikes on Iran amid ceasefire talks

The U.S. said it targeted missile launch facilities and Iranian boats allegedly attempting to deploy naval mines around the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. military aircraft
May 23, 2026

U.S.-Iran peace deal near, Strait of Hormuz to be reopened: Trump

“In addition to many other elements of the agreement, the Strait of Hormuz will be opened,” he said.

President Donald Trump
May 21, 2026

Nigerian stock market declines as investors’ wealth fall N1.6 trillion

There were selloffs in heavyweight and mid-cap stocks such as BUA Cement, CAP, E-Tranzact International, International Breweries, Deap Capital Management and 20 others.

STOCK MARKET
May 19, 2026

Trump calls off planned U.S. attack on Iran

Mr Trump said in a post on the Truth Social platform that the strike, scheduled for Tuesday, was called off as “serious negotiations are now taking place”.

U.S. President Donald
May 18, 2026

Protests over fuel price hike disrupt economic activities in Kenya 

Major roads in Nairobi were blocked, leaving commuters stranded.

Protest in Kenya
May 15, 2026

Strait of Hormuz closed only to enemies, Iran says

Iran’s chief diplomat also surprisingly held out the prospect of lifting restrictions imposed by the Iranian navy.

Strait of Hormuz
May 15, 2026

Trump Visit: China renews call for lasting ceasefire in Iran conflict

China renewed its call for a lasting ceasefire in the Iran war after President Donald Trump said President Xi Jinping had offered to help find a way to resolve the conflict.

Xi with Trump