MarineTraffic data shows multiple vessels transiting the strait daily as the US-Iran MOU enables gradual reopening; before the war 110 vessels transited daily.
Category: International
Myanmar War Deepens Civilian Catastrophe as Fighting Intensifies
The ongoing conflict in Myanmar continued to inflict severe humanitarian costs on civilian populations with no end in sight.
Sudan: UN Rights Chief Reports Over 1000 Civilians Killed by Drone Strikes in 2026
Volker Türk told the UN Human Rights Council that drone strikes killed more than 1,000 civilians in Sudan in just the first five months of 2026.
Russia Faults US Over Trump-Putin Talks Progress
Moscow raised objections to the pace and substance of diplomatic communications between President Trump and President Putin.
EU Proposes Three-Year Military Mission to Advise and Train Lebanese Forces
The European External Action Service circulated a document proposing a civilian and military mission to support Lebanon’s armed forces and internal security after the conflict.
North Africa: Egypt Fully Settles Oil and Gas Investment Arrears Worth Billions
Egypt’s Petroleum Minister confirmed the country had cut all outstanding arrears to zero after dues had reached approximately $6.1 billion in June 2024.
UN Secretary-General Guterres Warns Climate Disasters Becoming More Frequent and Costly
Speaking at London Climate Action Week as UK temperatures exceeded 100°F, Guterres cited the World Meteorological Organization warning that the worst is yet to come.
Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline Construction Officially Restarts After Two Decades
Work on the pipeline aiming to export Nigerian gas to Europe via Niger and Algeria officially restarted in early June after more than 20 years of postponements.
Congress Approves Housing Bill Limiting Institutional Investors and Easing New Construction
The legislation would restrict institutional investors from buying large numbers of homes while simultaneously streamlining housing construction permitting.
FAO and WFP Identify 13 Countries Where Food Insecurity Expected to Worsen
The joint Hunger Hotspots report released Wednesday identifies nations most at risk of acute food insecurity worsening between June and November 2026.