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Shell CEO says Strait of Hormuz blockade has led to unprecedented global energy disruptions

The head of Shell warned of severe impacts noting that Asian nations are facing fuel rationing as oil shipments through the strategic strait dry up.

While a court struck down the Trump administration’s proposed $100000 filing fee the uncertainty has already impacted Indian tech hiring.

The US Navy deployed a Texas-built 24-foot autonomous surface vessel to locate and rescue two pilots downed in Gulf waters off Oman.

The Pentagon announced Hegseth will travel to Cuba and Florida to engage with military commanders and review ongoing naval operations.

Ongoing exchange of military strikes near the Strait of Hormuz has triggered fears of major shipping disruptions driving freight rates up.

State media reported thousands of residents lost access to drinking water after American airstrikes damaged two local water reservoirs.

A Lebanese medical source confirmed 12 casualties following intensive Israeli aerial bombardments in southern regions.

A joint statement by the US, UK, and EU allies accused Iran’s intelligence organs of plotting hostile operations and cyberattacks on foreign soil.

The UN nuclear watchdog passed a US-European resolution with 21 votes in favor while Russia, China, and Niger voted against the text.

The US military conducted precision strikes in southern Iran in response to the crash of an Army Apache helicopter near Hormuz.