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Risk Strait of Hormuz or Wait? Shipping Companies Face a Costly Dilemma.

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By: Jenny Gross

12 June 2026 at 10:25

With more than 500 ships still stranded in the Persian Gulf, pressure on the shipowners and sailors is growing by the day.

Supplies of fresh food and water have been running low for the roughly 11,000 sailors stuck on hundreds of ships anchored in the Persian Gulf.

SpaceX’s I.P.O. Will Help Fulfill Elon Musk’s Political Vision of America

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By: Amy Gamerman and Tam Stockton

12 June 2026 at 10:01

The SpaceX I.P.O. will enable its founder to build — and scale — his peculiar vision of society.

U.S. Strikes on Ships Off Oman Continue After Deaths of Indian Sailors

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By: Anupreeta Das and Pragati K.B.

11 June 2026 at 15:12

Oman’s military has rescued dozens more Indian seafarers from the stricken ships, which the U.S. military said violated its blockade.

Vessels anchored in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Musandam, Oman.

Hong Kong Charges 7 People and 2 Companies Over Deadly Apartment Fire

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By: Alexandra Stevenson

10 June 2026 at 15:10

The 25 charges include manslaughter and conspiracy. They are the first to emerge from a monthslong investigation into a blaze that killed 168 people.

The fire in the Wang Fuk Court apartment complex in November was the worst Hong Kong had seen in generations.