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Iran’s tightening grip on the Strait of Hormuz has left global energy markets and shipping in turmoil, with The Financial Times reporting that a full reopening of the waterway in 2026 is unlikely. Instead, countries such as India, China, Japan, and South Korea may be forced into bilateral deals with Tehran to secure passage, while legal and political disputes over Iran’s maritime claims deepen.Energy and shipping disruptionAccording to The Financial Times, maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has collapsed by more than 90% from pre-conflict levels, as insurers withdraw coverage and war-risk premiums soar. The chokepoint, which normally carries about 20%…

Published On 23 May 202623 May 2026US law enforcement agencies are responding to reports of shots fired near the White House.There were no immediate reports of any injuries on Saturday night.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listIn a social media post, FBI Director Kash Patel said officers are responding to shots fired and said he would “update the public as we’re able”.President Donald Trump was inside the White House at the time. Police cordoned off access to the White House and National Guard troops blocked reporters from entering the area in downtown Washington.Al Jazeera’s Kimberly Halkett, reporting from Washington,…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump announced on Saturday an agreement has been “largely negotiated” with Iran and several allied nations, signaling a nearing end to the controversial 84-day war.The president wrote in a Truth Social post that following a “very good call” with leaders from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Pakistan, Türkiye, Egypt, Jordan and Bahrain, the deal is nearing finalization.”An Agreement has been largely negotiated, subject to finalization between the United States of America, the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the various other Countries, as listed,” Trump wrote in the post.…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Chicago Cubs star Nico Hoerner did his best basketball impression, throwing the baseball between his legs to make a sensational play on a bunt.In the top of the fifth inning of the Cubs’ 3-0 loss to the Houston Astros on Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field, Hoerner showed his defensive prowess. Astros catcher César Salazar tried to jump on Cubs starting pitcher Colin Rea and open the inning with a bunt single on Rea’s first pitch of the frame.Hoerner, a two-time Gold Glove winner, charged on Salazar’s bunt. Salazar runs well, which left…

Check out the companies making the biggest moves premarket: Estee Lauder – The cosmetics company saw shares jump almost 10%. Estee Lauder and Puig confirmed on Thursday that they have ended talks about a potential merger. Workday — Workday shares jumped more than 8% after the provider of finance and human-resources software posted stronger-than-expected results and raised its full-year margin outlook. Aneel Bhusri, a Workday co-founder, returned as CEO during the quarter. Merck — The pharmaceutical company was up almost 3.5% after its treatment for lung cancer in partnership with Chinese-based Kelun-Biotech cut tumor progression risk by 65% , according…

Police in Halifax are urgently searching for a missing newborn baby after officers were notified of a woman in hospital who appeared to have just given birth. Halifax Regional Police said officers were called at around 9:40 p.m. on May 22 about a woman in life-threatening condition. Police said the baby has not been located. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you’ll never miss the day’s top stories. Police and Nova Scotia Ground Search and Rescue are searching the area of 214 Willett St. in Halifax.The public is being asked to avoid the…

NewsFeedFunerals were held for paramedics killed by two Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon on Friday. The Israeli military has repeatedly attacked health facilities and medical teams in Lebanon, accusing Hezbollah of using them to conceal weapons and fighters.Published On 23 May 202623 May 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

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