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Multinational Talks on Hormuz Shipping Mission

Multinational Talks on Hormuz Shipping Mission

May 12, 2026 · Hannah Price

The UK and France will host a meeting on Monday with over 40 nations to discuss their military contributions to a mission escorting ships through the Strait of

Oil Prices Surge After Trump Rejects Iran's Offer

Oil Prices Surge After Trump Rejects Iran's Offer

May 12, 2026 · James Parker

US crude oil prices jumped after President Donald Trump dismissed Iran's latest peace proposal as „unacceptable„. The Motiva Port Arthur Refinery in Texas was o

Iran's Midget Submarines Under Scrutiny

Iran's Midget Submarines Under Scrutiny

May 12, 2026 · James Parker

Iran operates two separate naval forces, the regular Navy and the Revolutionary Guard's Navy, with a combined fleet including midget submarines. The country's s

Ford's Autonomous Parking Tech Takes a Big Leap

Ford's Autonomous Parking Tech Takes a Big Leap

May 12, 2026 · Emily Ross

The US Patent and Trademark Office recently granted Ford a patent for technology that enables parked cars to move on their own to avoid collisions. This innovat

Can Gerhard Schröder Broker Ukraine Peace?

Can Gerhard Schröder Broker Ukraine Peace?

May 12, 2026 · David Chen

Former German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder is being considered as a potential negotiator for the Ukraine war, sparking controversy. Critics question his closenes