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Trump Reverses Hormuz Tariff as US-Iran Tensions Spike and Oil Prices Soar

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Donald Trump has signaled a shift in his administration’s economic strategy regarding the Strait of Hormuz, moving away from a previously suggested 20% tariff on maritime traffic toward a focus on securing large-scale investment commitments from Gulf nations. This pivot, observed within 24 hours of his initial proposal, marks a volatile turn in U.S.-Iran relations, … Read more

Emperor Naruhito Calls for Disaster Resilience on 66th Birthday | Japan

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Emperor Naruhito Calls for Continued Support for Disaster-Affected Areas on 66th Birthday Tokyo, Japan – On his 66th birthday, February 23, 2026, Japanese Emperor Naruhito underscored the importance of continued resilience and support for communities still grappling with the aftermath of past disasters, particularly as the nation approaches the 15th anniversary of the devastating 2011 … Read more