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Trump Says US Will ‘Guide’ Stranded Ships from Strait of Hormuz, Starting Monday

IMO says 20,000 seafarers stranded in Hormuz crisis

IMO says 20,000 seafarers stranded in Hormuz crisis The International Maritime Organization said up to 20,000 seafarers have been stranded on about 2,000 vessels in the Strait of Hormuz since the war on Iran began. The…

Australia begins hearings into Bondi Beach attack and rising antisemitism

By Christine Chen SYDNEY, May 4 (Reuters) - Australia began public hearings on Monday into the Bondi Beach mass shooting in December, part of a wide-ranging national inquiry with witnesses set to give evidence on their…

Iran says 37,000 buildings repaired after war damage

Iran says 37,000 buildings repaired after war damage Mehr News Agency reported that the Iran Housing Foundation has repaired about 37,000 homes and commercial buildings damaged during the war involving Iran. The repairs…

Trump says US to help ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz as tanker hit by projectiles

By Parisa Hafezi and Jacob Bogage DUBAI/DORAL, Florida, May 4 (Reuters) - A tanker reported being hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime security organisation said on Monday, shortly after…

Illegal ‘free party’ at French military site draws up to 40,000 ravers

Tens of thousands of partygoers gathered for an illegal “free party” at a military firing range near Bourges.

Centcom mobilises aircraft, troops for Hormuz maritime mission

Centcom mobilises aircraft, troops for Hormuz maritime mission US Central Command (Centcom) said it will begin supporting “Project Freedom” from Monday to restore freedom of navigation for commercial vessels through the…

Germany calls US key Nato partner amid tensions

Germany calls US key Nato partner amid tensions German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the United States remains Germany’s “most important partner in the North Atlantic Alliance”, in a post on X, as Germany seeks to ease…

Trump says ships blocked in Hormuz to be freed on Monday

Trump says ships blocked in Hormuz to be freed on Monday US President Donald Trump says vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz will be allowed to leave from Monday morning. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said he had…

Trump says US to help free up ships in Strait of Hormuz starting Monday morning

WASHINGTON, May 3 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States would begin an effort to free up ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday morning. (Reporting by Katharine Jackson)

Gulf plans to bypass Hormuz still far off

The war in the Middle East has forced the Gulf monarchies to rethink their oil and trade routes, but rerouting them will be no simple task, experts say. Faced with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the only maritime…

Journalists in conflict zones increasingly being targeted

Journalists are increasingly becoming direct targets in conflict zones rather than mere witnesses, amid an unprecedented rise in violations against them while the world marks the World Press Freedom Day under escalating…

Retail fish prices stable due to abundant supply

The local fish market has recently entered a period of relative price stability, supported by a notable increase in domestic catch and overall supply. This abundance has led to a decline in prices for several fish…

Steady supply of livestock expected over coming period

As Eid al-Adha approaches, Qatar’s livestock market is preparing for a substantial surge in supply, with traders anticipating an abundance of both locally produced and imported sheep sufficient to meet peak seasonal…

MoECC launches research project to assess biodiversity in Rawdat Umm Al Jamajim

Represented by its Wildlife Development Department, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MoECC) launched an integrated research project aimed at assessing the biodiversity in Rawdat Umm Al Jamajim, located…

QCS concludes thyroid cancer awareness campaign

Qatar Cancer Society (QCS) has concluded its thyroid cancer awareness campaign, which ran throughout April as part of its ongoing efforts to raise community awareness and highlight the importance of prevention and early…

Graduates urged to lead with resilience and purpose

Resilience, adaptability and a strong sense of purpose defined Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU)’s Class of 2026, as graduates were celebrated for overcoming challenges and preparing to address complex global issues.…

Chakravarthy, Narine help Kolkata stay alive in IPL

Spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine helped Kolkata Knight Riders to their third straight win in the IPL as they beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets Sunday. Chakravarthy returned figures of 3-36 and Narine…

Holder shines as Gujarat beat Punjab by 4 wickets

Jason holder stood out with figures of 4-24 in an inspired pace attack to set up a four-wicket win for Gujarat Titans in a thrilling IPL contest against Punjab Kings Sunday. Pace spearhead Mohammed Siraj set the tone…

Japan eyes slice of rising global defence spending

Long-pacifist Japan has shed its self-imposed ban on lethal weaponry exports, gunning for a prominent place in the global defence trade — a challenging feat that analysts say could take years to achieve. Under Japan’s…