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Last update: 4 hours agoStrait of Hormuz Pressure: Trump’s China summit with Xi ended with a shared insistence the Hormuz lane must stay open, but Iran’s grip and threats are still rattling shipping and energy pricing as a vessel was reported seized off the UAE and another cargo ship sank. Iran Nuclear Stakes: CENTCOM’s chief told lawmakers Iran had uranium enriched up to 60% before the war, while Trump said he’s running out of patience and wants a deal. Lebanon Cost Shock: With fighting easing but not stopping, Lebanon’s economy is taking another hit—businesses struggle to rebuild as prices soar and war risk keeps costs high. Energy Bills Hit Consumers: Fuel hikes are spreading from global turmoil to daily life: Kenya’s EPRA raised diesel and petrol, while India lifted petrol/diesel and CNG rates, and transport unions are already demanding fare increases. Trade and Logistics Spillover: Container shipping from Korea to the Middle East jumped again in April, and insurers are expanding war-risk coverage across the region. Markets Watch: Tech-led rallies lifted stocks as investors digested Trump/Xi headlines, even as oil edged down on reports of some Hormuz transits.
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