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Iran has secretly established a de facto safe shipping corridor north of Larak Island, as it seeks to monetize control of the world’s most important oil shipping artery, while blocking much of the traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Traffic through the strait has fallen by 90% since the war began on February 28, and Iran has targeted ships attempting to pass through the waterway, causing one of the world’s most devastating energy supply shocks in decades. Some ships are passing through Iranian territorial waters near Larak Island, off the coast of the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, with…
WASHINGTON, DC – When the White House announced that President Donald Trump would address the nation on the war against Iran, it was expected that the US president would make a major announcement.But in less than 20 minutes of remarks late Wednesday, Trump simply repeated the same statements that have been circulating for weeks.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of listSome analysts had expected Trump to announce either an end to the war or an escalation of the conflict, including ground operations inside Iran, but the US president only made similar statements to the public and media.Key points from this…
President Donald Trump’s “major update” on the Iran war was a belated sale Wednesday night as he sought to rally American voters’ support for the conflict he started more than a month ago. In a roughly 20-minute speech, President Trump said the U.S. attack was retaliation for nearly half a century of violence by Iran and its proxies, and insisted that Iran should not be allowed to develop nuclear weapons. He touted the military progress the United States has made in recent weeks, describing weeks of bombing as “a victory unlike anything most people have ever seen.” He implored patience,…
Caroline Dubois promised to punish Terry Harper for pushing her in the first showdown of Fight Week.Dubois and Harper will clash on Sunday in a unification bout for the WBC and WBO lightweight world titles, which will be broadcast live on Sky Sports. Dubois and Harper had exchanged verbal abuse in the run-up to the fight, and on Wednesday, after facing off in front of the cameras at the Olympia in Kensington, Harper shoved her rival during a photo shoot, apparently in response to Dubois stepping in front of her. Harper then walked away, saying, “You’re an idiot. You’re an…
The electronic market board displays the Nikkei 225 stock price on the Tokyo Stock Exchange as of November 5, 2025.Greg Baker AFP | Getty ImagesAsia-Pacific markets reversed gains on Thursday as investors assessed US President Donald Trump’s address to the nation on the Iran war.In his speech, President Trump reiterated that U.S. goals in Iran have largely been achieved and said “we hold all the cards” in the conflict. He also said the United States would attack Iran “very hard” over the next two to three weeks. Early Wednesday morning, President Trump claimed that Iran’s “new president” had asked the…
Moses Itauma sent a message that he is ready to become the best in the heavyweight division when he crushed Jermaine Franklin in five rounds.Franklin, an American powerhouse who has previously won alongside the likes of Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte, was supposed to be a test for the 21-year-old British hopeful. Rather, Franklin was unable to find answers to the questions Itauma posed to him. He was bewildered by the young Englishman’s footwork, sharp feints and incredible hand speed. fascinate This content is provided by fascinatecookies and other technologies may be used. To view this content, you must allow…
On March 11, 2026, in Mumbai, India, the Liberian-flagged crude oil tanker Shenron Suezmax successfully navigated the highly dangerous Strait of Hormuz and entered the Port of Mumbai amid the intensifying conflict in West Asia. Hindustan Times | Getty ImagesOil prices soared in volatile trading as US President Donald Trump warned of further military aggression against Iran in the next few weeks, dampening hopes for a de-escalation of the impending conflict.West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures for May contract were up 4.1% at $104.21 a barrel as of 9:45 p.m. ET. International benchmark Brent crude oil futures for June contract…
Tiger Woods has told the PGA that he will no longer captain the U.S. Ryder Cup team in 2027, following his decision to take a break from golf after a car accident.The decision, announced by the PGA of America on Wednesday, was expected given recent developments regarding Woods. He was arrested Friday on suspicion of drunk driving after a car crash near his home in South Florida. Woods pleaded not guilty on Tuesday and later issued a statement announcing that he would retire indefinitely. Twitter This content is provided by Twittercookies and other technologies may be used. To view this…
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump mischaracterized core elements of the U.S. economy and stretched the facts when claiming he overthrew the Iranian government. when he addressed the nation It’s Wednesday night as gas prices continue to rise and inflation continues.Here’s a look at some of what he said.Claim: “After the last administration, we went from being a dead, crippled country to being the hottest country ever, with no inflation.”Fact: This is President Trump’s standard argument. However, the economy he inherited was by no means weak. In 2024, the final year of Joe Biden’s presidency, America’s gross domestic product (GDP)…
Bayern Munich came from behind to win 2-1 at the Allianz Arena, ending Manchester United’s Women’s Champions League dreams after advancing from the quarter-finals with a 5-3 aggregate victory. Marc Skinner’s side took a deserved lead on the night and leveled the score after losing 3-2 at home last week, but Bayern’s quality and set-piece prowess overwhelmed them in the second period. In the 80th minute, Grodis Vygosdóttir topped Carolyn Simon’s corner to cancel out Melvin Mallard’s lead, and four minutes later Linda Dalman sealed the result with a powerful volley. image: Manchester United’s Giulia Gigiotti Olme expresses disappointment after…