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RESIDENTS of sections of Manor Park in upper St Andrew are up in arms over what they regard as secrecy surrounding a planned development in the area. ...
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Oil prices rise further as hopes for Hormuz deal fade
Oil prices rise further as hopes for Hormuz deal fade
August 10, 2026
HONG KONG, China (AFP)—Oil prices extended hefty gains Tuesday as hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz fade, fanning fresh inflation fears an...
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Oman says Hormuz talks ‘positive’ but warns against attacks on ships
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August 8, 2026
MUSCAT, Oman (AFP) — Oman said Saturday that negotiations with Iran about the future administration of the Strait of Hormuz were "positive and constru...
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US hopeful Hormuz strait deal will be done ‘today or tomorrow’
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US hopeful Hormuz strait deal will be done ‘today or tomorrow’
August 4, 2026
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AFP)—The United States was hopeful that a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would be done "today or tomorrow", a top of...
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Trump says US will be ‘paid’ for guarding Strait of Hormuz
July 13, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States would be paid for guarding the Strait of ...
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Iran to ‘instantly’ reopen Hormuz, US to ‘immediately’ lift blockade — Pakistan PM
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Iran to ‘instantly’ reopen Hormuz, US to ‘immediately’ lift blockade — Pakistan PM
June 17, 2026
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AFP) — The signing of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding to end the Middle East war means Tehran will reopen the Strait of H...
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Oil falls below US$80 as US-Iran deal raises hopes of increased supply
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June 16, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Global oil prices fell below US$80 a barrel on Tuesday as anexpected agreement between the United States (US) and Iran raised hope...
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Trump says Strait of Hormuz will be ‘completely open’ Friday
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Trump says Strait of Hormuz will be ‘completely open’ Friday
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EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France (AFP) — The Strait of Hormuz will be "completely open" from Friday after a deal between Iran and the US to end the Middle East...
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Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed Sunday
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Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed Sunday
June 13, 2026
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump said Saturday that a deal with Iran to end the war in the Middle East would be signed on ...
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IMF, World Bank, IEA chiefs warn of summer fuel scarcity if Hormuz strait remains closed
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IMF, World Bank, IEA chiefs warn of summer fuel scarcity if Hormuz strait remains closed
May 29, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The heads of the International Monetary Fund, World Bank and International Energy Agency warned on Friday of the ri...
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Trump announces pause in Hormuz operation in push for Iran deal
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was halting the United States (US) military operation to escort ships through...
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Iran warns will attack US forces in Hormuz after Trump announces plan to guide ships
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Iran warns will attack US forces in Hormuz after Trump announces plan to guide ships
May 4, 2026
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP)—Iran's military warned on Monday that US forces would be attacked if they entered the Strait of Hormuz, after United States Preside...
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Oil rises, stocks steady as US-Iran peace talk hopes wobble
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Oil rises, stocks steady as US-Iran peace talk hopes wobble
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LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) -- Oil prices rose and stock markets were steady on Monday as peace talks between the US and Iran stalled, ahead of a wee...
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Trump orders US Navy to destroy boats laying mines in Hormuz
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Trump orders US Navy to destroy boats laying mines in Hormuz
April 23, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States (US) President Donald Trump on Thursday vowed the United States would destroy any vessel laying mines in...
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Three ships targeted in Hormuz, Iran seizes two, says Guards
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Three ships targeted in Hormuz, Iran seizes two, says Guards
April 22, 2026
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates  (AFP) — Iranian forces targeted three container ships on Wednesday, seizing two and firing on a third, global security mo...
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Iran closes Hormuz Strait again, as Trump warns against ‘blackmail’
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Iran closes Hormuz Strait again, as Trump warns against ‘blackmail’
April 18, 2026
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP) -- Iran's military declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again on Saturday, prompting ships to abandon attempts to transit the water...
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UN maritime chief says no country has right to close Hormuz
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UN maritime chief says no country has right to close Hormuz
April 13, 2026
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—The head of the UN maritime agency said Monday no country had a legal right to block shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a ...
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Trump says Iran doing ‘poor job’ of letting oil through Hormuz
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Trump says Iran doing ‘poor job’ of letting oil through Hormuz
April 9, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)—United States(US) President Donald Trump on Thursday accused Iran of doing a "very poor job" of allowing oil through t...
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UN Security Council to vote on authorising force to protect Hormuz
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UN Security Council to vote on authorising force to protect Hormuz
April 2, 2026
UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP)—The United Nations (UN) Security Council will vote Friday on a draft resolution brought by Bahrain to authorise th...
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TotalEnergies CEO predicts ‘very high’ LNG prices by summer if Strait of Hormuz not reopened
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TotalEnergies CEO predicts ‘very high’ LNG prices by summer if Strait of Hormuz not reopened
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HOUSTON, United States (AFP)—TotalEnergies chief Patrick Pouyanne said on Monday that he expected "very high" prices of liquefied natural gas (LNG) by...
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