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Ship traffic stalls in Hormuz as Iran tensions rise and oil prices climb on ceasefire fears

Just one ship exited the Gulf through the strait while two entered in the space of 12 hours, ship tracking data showed on Monday, a fraction of what is usually about 130 vessels per day.

3D printed oil barrels, rising stock graph and words "Oil Stocks" are seen in this illustration taken March 23, 2026.
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump welcomes Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House earlier this month. Expect Trump to quietly approve some advanced US arms for Ukraine, but not nearly enough to meet Kyiv’s demands, say the writers.

Ukraine agrees to US peace proposal to end Russia war, officials say - report

Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R)

Ex-IDF intel. officials: Balanced Israeli combativeness can cause Russia to reduce hostility

 Sasha Troponov meets with the chief rabbi of Russia the morning after his release.

Ex-hostage Sasha Troufanov wraps tefillin with Russian chief rabbi day after release


Exclusive: Ex-US intel chief says Trump leaks have a ‘corrosive effect’

Former US intelligence chief David Shedd maps US President Donald Trump's strengths and flaws in intelligence and national security.

US President Donald Trump looks on during a news conference in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, US, June 26, 2017.

Israel's Edelstein addresses Russian parliament

"I was imprisoned because I taught the language that told the world of the rejection of tyranny and the rise of just rule, love of humanity and the hope for freedom."

Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein addresses Russian parliament in Moscow, June 28, 2017

Edelstein hopes to 'close gaps' with Russia on defense issues

Edelstein called the meetings "very serious" and that a lot was learned.

Yuli Edelstein

Russia at a crossroads in the Middle East

Perhaps what was impossible in the 20th century will emerge in our new century.

Russian Sukhoi Su-25 Frogfoot ground-attack planes fly in formation over the Red Square during the Victory Day parade in Moscow

Report: Iran accuses Russia of giving Israel codes for Syrian air defenses

Kuwaiti daily quotes Iran Defense Ministry source as saying Iran was able to change the codes without Russia's knowledge, enabling Friday's missile launch against Israeli aircraft.

S-300 anti-aircraft missile

Russia summons Israeli envoy over Syria air strike

Netanyahu: IAF acted to stop weapons transfer to Hezbollah

Russian President Vladimir Putin

Herzog says settlers lost out because he didn't join government

The Zionist Union leader says he "would have obtained international support" for settlement construction.

Amona resident with Ofra background

Report: Israel spy satellite discovers secret Russian missile cache in Syria

The pictures seemingly prove what western intelligence agencies have long suspected: Russia has provided Syria with a wide array of the most advanced missiles in its possession.

A satellite

Turkey, Russia among countries rushing to Israel's aid to fight fires

Russia and Turkey have joined Greece, Italy, Croatia and Cyprus in the firefighting efforts, sending a total of 10 planes to Israel.

Firefighting planes

Russian FM spokesperson suggests US election influenced by 'Jewish conspiracy'

Zakharova said that she had formulated the claim while visiting New York during an official visit with a Russian delegation in September.

JEWISH SUPPORTERS wear kippot showing their support for Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton.