U.S.-Iran war evolves into naval standoff over Strait of Hormuz after both countries seize ships
Brent oil has risen above $100 per barrel again as tanker traffic through the strait remains at a near standsill.
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US-Kuwaiti journalist held in Kuwait over social media posts acquitted, lawyers say
Ahmed Shihab-Eldin reportedly faced charges, including spreading false information, after he re-posted images related to the Iran war.
MrBeast’s company sued by ex-employee over sexual harassment claim
Beast Industries has strongly denied claims of sexual harassment and workplace gender bias.
Trump administration reclassifies cannabis as less dangerous
Medical marijuana was moved into a lower category of drugs in order to increase research and access.
Americans cut spending due to higher gas prices and see no relief in sight, CNBC survey finds
Pump prices have surged more than 30% to top $4 per gallon since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28
Oil giant BP suffers shareholder revolt over climate transparency at tense AGM
Oil giant BP failed to get two motions passed, one of which would’ve permitted retiring two company climate disclosure obligations.
South African court orders Zambia to return former president’s body
Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu’s family are in a dispute over where the former leader’s remains should be buried.
In Tehran, money is short and a return to war looms over daily life
The BBC’s Lyse Doucet reports from Iran, where the buzz of busy shopping streets masks deep uncertainty over the country’s future.
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Oil exporters scramble for routes beyond Hormuz — but options are constrained
Gulf oil and gas producers are scrambling to explore alternative routes to get their energy exports out of the Middle East.