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Lloyd's of London on Hormuz: Insurance Market Is Open

Lloyd's of London Chief Executive Officer Patrick Tiernan discusses the implications of the current situation in the Middle East on insurance markets, with focus on the maritime war risks in the Strait of Hormuz. "The insurance market does continue to remain open and is continuing to quote for risks for both static vessels and for vessels who have taken the decision to transit the Strait of Hormuz," Tiernan tells Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)

Brainard: Fed May See Oil Price Shock as Transitory

Former Federal Reserve Vice Chair Lael Brainard discusses Fed Chairman Jay Powell tying his departure from the Board to the conclusion of a DOJ investigation, and the Fed possibly treating oil price shock as transitory. She talks with Romaine Bostick on "The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)

Will war in the Middle East accelerate the clean energy transition?

Disruption to shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has led to a spike in oil and natural gas prices, which could spur countries to boost the rollout of renewable energy and electric vehicles

Iran Moves Its Own Oil Through Hormuz, Stocks Rise in Runup to Fed | The Opening Trade 3/18/2026

Iran has been moving its crude through the Strait of Hormuz at rates broadly comparable to transit before the war began, making the most of its control of the vital waterway as other exporters falter. Iranian crude exports through the corridor accounts for nearly three-quarters of the 27.2 million barrels that have left the Persian Gulf since March 1, data from intelligence firm Kpler Ltd. show. That amounts to about 1.2 million barrels a day of crude for Tehran, compared to a pre-war daily level of 1.5 million barrels. Stocks rose across the world as sharp swings in oil markets subsided while traders awaited Wednesday’s Federal Reserve meeting. The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won't find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Anna Edwards, Lizzy Burden and Tom Mackenzie. (Source: Bloomberg)

F1, tennis... How the Middle East crisis has affected sporting events and athletes

Formula One's Bahrain ​and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will not take place in April due to the conflict in the Middle East, the sport announced on Saturday. The US and Israel's conflict with Iran has led ⁠to sporting events being ​postponed in the region, while competitions elsewhere have been hit by travel disruption, with thousands of flights cancelled in some of the world's busiest transit hubs.

IO Interactive splits with MindsEye developer and ends Hitman collab

MindsEye developer Build a Rocket Boy (BARB) has gone through serious drama recently including layoffs and accusations of sabotage. Now, the company is parting ways with its MindsEye co-publisher IOI Partners (the company behind Hitman publisher IO Interactive) and assuming sole publishing responsibilities going forward. It also means that a planned MindsEye and Hitman collaboration will be cancelled, the companies announced in a press release.  "IOI Partners’ involvement with MindsEye comes to an end, except for any essential transitional functions required to transfer publisher-of-record status to Build A Rocket Boy," the companies stated. "In light of this separation, the Hitman mission announced in June 2025, planned as a crossover event within MindsEye, will no longer be released." They acknowledged that the announcement is likely to spur disappointment among funs and thanked the community for its support.  The publishing deal was a first for IOI partners and looked promising, considering the pedigree of BARB's co-CEO Leslie Benzies as a former Rockstar North president and GTA producer. However, MindsEye was widely criticized upon release due to bugs, a lackluster story and mediocre gameplay.  At the same time, employees penned an open letter accusing Benzies of mismanaging the game and bungling layoffs. In response, Benzies and co-CEO Mark Gerhard said that negative pre-release feedback came about to due internal and external sabotage, a claim that employees reportedly doubted. In any case, BARB is now on its own and has a tall order to save MindsEye, particularly after recent layoffs.  This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/io-interactive-splits-with-mindseye-developer-and-ends-hitman-collab-110028292.html?src=rss

Iran Moves Its Own Oil Through Hormuz as It Chokes Other Traffic

Iran has been moving its crude through the Strait of Hormuz at rates broadly comparable to transit before the war began, making the most of its control of the vital waterway as other exporters falter.

Oil, Gas Majors Cut Green Spending for First Time Since 2017

The world’s largest oil and gas companies ratcheted back investment in the energy transition in 2025, marking the first annual decline in eight years, according to BloombergNEF.

Stada Hunts for Major Consumer Health Deal After Record Profit

German pharmaceutical firm Stada said it’s ready to make a major consumer health acquisition as it books record profit and transitions to new ownership.

Iran allowing more ships through Strait of Hormuz, data suggest

Number of ships transiting Strait of Hormuz has nearly doubled in recent days, maritime intelligence company says.

Colombia World - First Energy Transition and the Iran War

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Local agricultural transition, crisis and migration in the Southern Andes

FinancialContent - Market Resilience Tested as Fed Gathers Amid Energy Shock and Leadership Transition

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Trump seeks to delay China visit as Beijing rebuffs Hormuz demands

US President Donald Trump on Monday said he is seeking to delay a highly anticipated trip to China in early April by about a month because of the Iran war. It comes after Trump called on numerous nations, including China, to help ships safely transit the Strait of Hormuz, a request that so far has largely been rebuffed.

Iran blames US, Israel for Hormuz tensions as crisis risks energy supplies

Iran's Araghchi calls for global condemnation of ‘military aggression’ that disrupted transit through Strait of Hormuz.

'Ready to fight' but lacking means, Iraqi Kurds targeted by Iran

Iranian Kurdish opposition groups, united in a coalition since last February, issued a statement this weekend calling on all "oppressed minorities in Iran” to unite in support of a democratic transition. But in Iraqi Kurdistan, these Kurdish parties, in exile for decades, continue to be targeted by Iran. Five Kurdish fighters have been killed in these strikes since the start of the conflict, despite limited recent action in opposition to the regime in Tehran.

‘Real-life Cinderella’: China stuntwoman transitions from playing body double to stardom

Famous Chinese actress Li Yitong, who rose from being Zhao Liying’s stunt double to becoming a leading actress, has taken on 14 roles in a single year, earning her the name of a “real-life Cinderella”. Li, whose original name is Li Xue, was born in September 1990 in Jinan, Shandong province, northern China, and graduated from the Beijing Dance Academy with a major in folk dance. After graduation, she planned to open a teahouse that incorporated dance performances. However, while searching for a...

Why is Trump looking to China to help open the Strait of Hormuz?

US president Donald Trump has called on numerous nations, including China, to help ships safely ‌transit the key Strait of Hormuz, where one-fifth of the world's oil transits on a daily basis. But why has Trump turned to Beijing, so often an adversary of the US and ally of Iran, for help? France 24's Olvier Farry takes a look.

Greek Billionaire-Backed Oil Tanker Owner Falls After Oslo IPO

Crude tanker-owner Capital Tankers Corp.’s shares fell in their Oslo debut on Tuesday, as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted global oil transit and markets.

Hong Kong Vessel Makes Rare Hormuz Transit Into Persian Gulf

A Hong Kong-owned bulk carrier has just entered the Persian Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz, a rare occurrence at a time when only a handful of vessels are safely transiting the waterway, most of them with Iran’s approval.

Will the Iran War Derail Colombia’s World-First Energy Transition?

An economy dependent on fossil fuels planned to wind down, rather than expand, extraction.

Adult disability care transition : Why medicine must grow up

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Guerre en Iran : une crise à double tranchant pour la transition énergétique

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Iran war shows urgency of Hong Kong’s green shipping transition

The war in Iran, culminating in the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz, has again exposed the world’s energy and maritime sector to acute vulnerabilities. The spike in oil prices and surging freight rates may grab headlines, but beneath these shocks lie fundamental questions about Asia’s – and Hong Kong’s – energy security, the resilience of shipping risk management and the urgent need to transform our maritime industry for a greener future. The Strait of Hormuz is not just a geopolitical...