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Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz rose slightly on Wednesday, but remained well below normal levels as uncertainty continued over the future of the strategic waterway and talks between Iran and Oman.

Six months into the Iran war, OPEC+ is facing an unprecedented challenge to its influence over global oil markets. The alliance, which once had considerable power to shape prices by adjusting production, is now struggling to offset supply disruptions caused by the war and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Poland has asked the European Commission to impose a €250 million ($291.3 million) fine on Meta, accusing the social media company of failing to adequately tackle fraudulent advertisements and scams on its platforms.

Six months after the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran, the conflict appears to be entering an endgame defined by economic pressure, military deterrence and a lack of a clear path to settlement.

The Next Xi Trump Meeting Will Test Whether Managed Rivalry Can Become a Durable Strategy.

South Korea has welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to restart talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, but Seoul wants any negotiations to produce meaningful progress on North Korea's nuclear weapons program while preserving its military readiness.

Six months into the war with the United States and Israel, Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has remained completely absent from public view, raising growing questions about his health, authority and ability to lead the country during its most serious crisis in decades.

A landslide formed a lake along the Nepal China border that began overflowing on Friday, raising fears of another surge of water through communities already devastated by a deadly flash flood two days earlier.

Crown Prince Haakon became Norway's king on Friday following the death of his father, King Harald. The 53 year old monarch is now Norway's fourth king since the country gained full independence from Sweden in 1905.

Nepal has declined offers from several countries to send search and rescue teams following the devastating Himalayan flash floods, saying its own security agencies have sufficient capacity to manage the ongoing rescue operation.