In total, Ireland has spent around €755 million on fuel supports in recent months, as the country's fuel prices have surged since the start of the Iran war.

“The conflict in the Middle East has posed significant challenges to the safety and stability of global shipping,” China’s biggest container liner said.

The Idemitsu Maru began sailing late on April 27 toward the strait from northwest of Abu Dhabi, where it had been sitting idle for more than a week.

The push for humanoid robots comes in response to larger concerns over a labor shortage, stemming from a bump in inbound tourism and a dip in Japan's working-age population.

The new rail mill is powered by a dedicated 1,800-acre solar farm, making it the world’s largest solar-powered steel mill.

G.M. said it made $2.6 billion in the first quarter of 2026, a 6% decline from the same period a year ago.

The UAE has criticized fellow Arab states for not doing enough to protect it from numerous Iranian attacks during the Middle East conflict.

Since the Iran war began at the end of February, only 11 ships laden with fertilizer have transited the Strait of Hormuz.

Despite these gaps, 14% of organizations still don't have a dedicated training budget, indicating that firms have been opting for an informal approach to skills development.

The UKMTO has raised the threat level off the coast of Somalia to "substantial," meaning that attacks on ships in the area are a "strong possibility."