Iran threatened to halt all energy exports from the Middle East after the US reimposed a blockade of its ports and ships, as the two countries traded strikes for a fifth day and Donald Trump threatened to attack a site linked to Iran’s nuclear programme while he weighed further expanding US strikes next week. The…
LONDON – Little known on the international stage, Andy Burnham is expected to broadly maintain Keir Starmer’s position on major foreign policy issues as Britain’s next prime minister. This includes bolstering London’s close ties with Kyiv and plans to strengthen relations with the European Union after the rancour of the Brexit years. But in line…
BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 16. Lower political risks could improve logistics economics after the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the International Transport Forum told Trend. The assessment was made in response to Trend’s question on how lasting peace between the United States and Iran could influence logistics investment and reshape the regional transport market. According…
The Belgian federal government has announced a ban on imports of goods from the Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories during its last cabinet meeting before the summer recess. This decision was made after prolonged discussions that extended into early morning; however, details regarding the implementation of the ban have not yet been released. Belgian news agency Belga…
0 As the world continues to rue the effects of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East involving Israel, Iran, and the United States, experts and professionals in the maritime and shipping sector of the global economy have severally highlighted the economic impact of the war. Particularly in petroleum and maritime, the impact of the…
File image: CENTCOM July 18 (UPI) — The United States and Iran ramped up attacks on Saturday, while Israel and Lebanon did the same, as the Strait of Hormuz is still shut down. The U.S. Central Command said in a statement on X that it targeted “surveillance sites, military logistics infrastructure, underground weapons storage and maritime capabilities. U.S. forces employed fighter aircraft,…
China will adjust its export controls on helium in response to changes in domestic and global supply conditions, after temporarily suspending overseas shipments of the gas last week amid a tightening global supply situation. The Ministry of Commerce said the temporary export ban was in line with the country’s foreign trade laws and World Trade…
Home » ISRAEL TRAVEL NEWS » Israel Travel Industry Faces Rising Challenges as Iran Conflict Creates Ben Gurion Airport Disruptions, Weakens Summer Tourism Demand and Delays the Recovery of Global Visitor Flows Published on July 18, 2026 Image generated with Ai Israel Tourism is facing a deepening crisis as the Iran conflict triggers major disruptions…
The global shipping industry is turning its attention to the Red Sea as fears grow that the Bab el-Mandeb Strait could become the next major maritime chokepoint if tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate. Read also: Strait of Hormuz Traffic Drops to 11 Ships on July 12 Amid US-Iran Strikes With the Strait…
A massive fireball illuminated the skies near Beit Shemesh, a powerful blast-like sound carried across central Israel and dozens of videos flooded social media. For many Israelis watching that Saturday night two months ago, in the middle of the war with Iran, it appeared that something had gone badly wrong at one of the country’s…
