Nearly 2,000 vessels are waiting to exit the Gulf due to disruptions linked to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. The shipping backlog has raised concerns over energy supplies, trade routes and global freight costs.
Qatar evacuated 147 horses via special flights amid Gulf tensions, demonstrating its commitment to the welfare of Arabian horses, a cornerstone of the nation’s equestrian heritage. Hyderabad’s Aizah Mir also won silver at an international equestrian event in Qatar.
Iran launched missiles and drones toward Gulf Arab states including the UAE and Bahrain, escalating regional tensions. An airstrike killed pro-Iran militants in Iraq as disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz pushed global oil prices higher amid widening regional conflict
