Dubai’s DIFC Introduces Temporary Economic Support for Business, Retail Community April 10, 2026 Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) said on Thursday it was introducing a package of temporary relief measures to support its...
Iran Demands Lebanon Ceasefire, Unfreezing of Assets Before Peace Talks April 10, 2026 By Parisa Hafezi, Maya Gebeily, Enas Alashray and Ahmed Tolba Iran said on Friday that blocked Iranian assets must be released and that a ceasefire must take hold in Lebanon...
A Toll for Using Hormuz Would Be a ‘Dangerous Precedent’, UN’s Ship Agency Says April 10, 2026 Imposing a toll on ships sailing through the critical Strait of Hormuz would “set a dangerous precedent” and countries should...
Israeli Strikes on Lebanon Jeopardize Iran Truce; Talks Planned but Strait Still Shut April 9, 2026 By Parisa Hafezi, Maya Gebeily and Ariba Shahid Israel bombed more targets in Lebanon on Thursday, putting the U.S.-Iran ceasefire into further jeopardy after the biggest Israeli attacks...
China Confirms Three Ships Passed Through Strait of Hormuz April 9, 2026 By Jonathan Saul Three Chinese ships recently sailed through the Strait of Hormuz after coordination with relevant parties, a foreign ministry spokesperson told...
Israel Intensifies Lebanon Strikes With Ceasefire in Doubt April 9, 2026 By Omar Tamo Israel launched its largest assault on Lebanon since the start of its invasion, escalating the campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah even...
Hormuz Stays Blocked for Now as Hundreds of Ships Seek Exit April 9, 2026 By Weilun Soon, Alex Longley and Julian Lee The Strait of Hormuz remained largely blocked on Wednesday, as shipowners try to understand if they can safely transit the...
Shippers Rush for Hormuz Insurance After Truce Deal, Broker Says April 9, 2026 By Leonard Kehnscherper and Alex Longley Shipowners are placing “huge volume requests” for insurance cover as they look to transit the Strait of Hormuz following the...
Resuming Normal Shipping to Take 6-8 Weeks Once Middle East Stabilizes: Hapag-Lloyd April 8, 2026 By Elke Ahlswede and Ludwig Burger Hapag-Lloyd voiced cautious optimism on Wednesday on the prospect of resuming shipping through the Strait of Hormuz after a two-week...
Maersk Cautious on Strait of Hormuz Shipping Despite US-Iran Ceasefire April 8, 2026 Maersk said on Wednesday the two-week ceasefire agreed between the U.S. and Iran could open some opportunities for vessels in...