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Rising Tensions Leave Ships Stranded in Key Oil Passage

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz ⁠was closed for a fourth day on Tuesday, choking off a key artery accounting for about 20% of global oil and gas supply. Greece’s Minister of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy, Vassilis Kikilias, has raised urgent concerns over an increasingly alarming situation in the Strait of Hormuz, where dozens of vessels remain stranded amid escalating conflict involving Iran. He emphasized the need to safeguard global shipping and protect seafarers as the strategic waterway—responsible for roughly 20% of global oil and gas flows—remains closed for a fourth consecutive day.  The closure has disrupted international trade routes and heightened anxiety across the maritime sector. Greek authorities have urged shipowners to exercise maximum caution and avoid high‑risk zones in the wider Persian Gulf region as tensions continue to rise. The prolonged shutdown underscores the vulnerability of global supply chains to geopolitical instability and highlights th...

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Trump Media’s Stock Tumbles Amidst Legal Challenges and Market Skepticism


In a dramatic turn of events, Trump Media & Technology Group’s stock has continued its downward spiral, now sitting more than 66% below its peak value. The company, which has been the subject of much market enthusiasm in the past, saw its shares plummet by 18% following a recent filing to sell additional shares.

This decline coincides with former President Donald Trump’s appearance in court at the start of a historic criminal trial in New York. The legal proceedings have cast a shadow over the company’s financial stability, contributing to investor apprehension and a loss of confidence in the stock.

The filing, which could potentially allow insider shareholders to sell off their stock, has further fueled the sell-off, leaving the market to grapple with the implications of these unlocked insider sales. With the stock price taking a hit, the value of Donald Trump’s stake in the company has also seen a significant reduction.

As the trial progresses and the company navigates these turbulent financial waters, all eyes will be on Trump Media to see if it can recover from this setback or if the current trend signifies a deeper malaise within the company’s financial structure.

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