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Trump’s shipping blockade, the Philippines’ tax breaks, and Hungary’s political shakeup
What impact will the US blockade on the Strait of Hormuz have on global energy prices?

US blockade begins on Strait of Hormuz
The US has begun its blockade of the key shipping route the Strait of Hormuz.

Inheritance: Samsung Episode 1
A brand new podcast series from the BBC on the story behind Samsung

Why is the world watching Hungary’s general election?
Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán faces a historic election amid economic challenges.

Fuel protests cause disruption on Ireland's roads
The Strait of Hormuz remains almost shut to shipping, hurting economies around the world

Is the ceasefire in the Gulf too late to stop food prices rising?
The conflict pushes up the cost of fertiliser, a key ingredient in global food production

First Iranian oil for India in seven years
For the first time in seven years, India has bought its first cargo of Iranian oil

Shipping companies still reluctant to pass through Strait of Hormuz.
A shipping company says, "We won’t leave the Persian Gulf due to the safety of our crews"

What the US-Iran ceasefire means for oil prices, flights and bills
Ships are starting to move through the Strait of Hormuz, but hundreds are still backed up

Trump's Hormuz deadline looms
He says 'a whole civilisation will die tonight' in Iran without a Strait of Hormuz deal