ships begin paying as iran reports first earnings from hormuz strait tolls

ships begin paying as iran reports first earnings from hormuz strait tolls

Iran has announced that it has started earning revenue from newly imposed tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, marking a significant development amid rising tensions in the region. According to Hamidreza Hajibabaei, the first batch of toll payments has already been received and deposited into the country’s central bank. The statement, shared […]

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Thailand considers ending 60-day visa-free entry to tighten tourist checks

Thailand considers ending 60-day visa-free entry to tighten tourist checks

Thailand is preparing to make significant changes to its visa policies, with plans underway to scrap the current 60-day visa-free entry scheme for foreign visitors. According to reports, the move reflects a broader strategy to strengthen screening processes and attract more high-value, long-stay travelers. Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul shared that the government is […]

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UK moves toward a smoke-free future with landmark cigarette ban for younger generations

UK moves toward a smoke-free future with landmark cigarette ban for younger generations

In a major step toward improving public health, the Parliament of the United Kingdom has approved a groundbreaking bill that could permanently prevent today’s youth from ever legally buying cigarettes. The proposed law targets individuals born after January 1, 2009, meaning anyone currently aged 17 or younger would never be allowed to purchase tobacco products […]

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IEA chief warns US-Iran conflict could trigger the worst energy crisis in history

IEA chief warns US-Iran conflict could trigger the worst energy crisis in history

The ongoing tensions involving the United States, Iran, and Israel are rapidly escalating into what could become the most severe global energy crisis ever recorded, according to the head of the International Energy Agency. Speaking in a recent radio interview, IEA chief Fatih Birol described the situation as unprecedented. He emphasized that the world is […]

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BREAKING: FIRST TSUNAMI WAVE HITS JAPAN AFTER MASSIVE 7.5 EARTHQUAKE — NUCLEAR PLANTS UNDER CLOSE WATCH AS NATION HOLDS ITS BREATH

BREAKING: FIRST TSUNAMI WAVE HITS JAPAN AFTER MASSIVE 7.5 EARTHQUAKE — NUCLEAR PLANTS UNDER CLOSE WATCH AS NATION HOLDS ITS BREATH

A powerful undersea earthquake has triggered growing concern across northern Japan, as the first tsunami wave has now reached the coast. According to reports from NHK, a tsunami wave measuring approximately 40 cm (15.7 inches) struck the shores of Iwate Prefecture earlier today. While relatively small, authorities warn that this could be only the beginning, […]

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