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Strait of Hormuz

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
May 14, 2026

Iran allows Chinese ships to pass through Strait of Hormuz

A senior official of the Navy of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps said that 30 vessels passed through the Strait of Hormuz since Wednesday night.

Strait of Hormuz
May 13, 2026

Russia warns Hormuz blockade could trigger global recession

The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has already triggered a global energy crisis and could lead to higher food and fertilizer prices and a recession of the entire global economy.

Vladmir Putin
May 11, 2026
António Guterres addressing UN assembly
May 11, 2026

Strait of Hormuz Closure: Trump dismisses Iran’s offer as oil prices surge

Oil prices surged by $4 a barrel on Monday, before slipping back slightly.

President Donald Trump
May 8, 2026

Global food prices rose for third consecutive month amid Strait of Hormuz closure: FAO

Food commodity prices averaged 130.7 points in April, up by 1.6 per cent from March.

Food and Agriculture Organisation
May 6, 2026

French vessel attacked in Strait of Hormuz, crew injured

French shipping company CMA CGM confirmed on Wednesday that one of its vessels was targeted in an attack on Tuesday while transiting through the Strait of Hormuz.

Strait of Hormuz