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U.S. military forces struck two Iranian oil tankers Friday in the Strait of Hormuz after exchanging fire with Iranian forces overnight. The attacks came amid efforts to enforce a blockade and followed reported Iranian missile and drone strikes on the United Arab Emirates.

8. mai 2026 Rapportert av AI Faktasjekket

The Nation published an OppArt installment by artist Andrea Arroyo titled “Solidarity With Palestine, Written on the Streets,” highlighting pro-Palestinian stencil art in Barcelona.

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that a peace agreement with Iran could be reached before his trip to China next week. Washington and Tehran are reportedly working on a one-page memorandum to end their war and set a framework for detailed nuclear negotiations.

5. mai 2026 Rapportert av AI

Hong Kong's economy expanded 5.9% year-on-year in Q1 2026, its fastest quarterly growth in nearly five years and surpassing Financial Secretary Paul Chan's forecast of over 4%. Driven by private consumption and government spending despite Middle East tensions, the advance estimate from the Census and Statistics Department exceeded the 4% rise in Q4 2025. A government spokesman highlighted a positive outlook but noted regional risks.

South Korean stocks opened at a fresh record high on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to free ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, amid Washington and Tehran exchanging peace talk proposals. The benchmark KOSPI surged 2.79% to 6,782.93 at the open. Eased Middle East tensions drove the rally.

3. mai 2026 Rapportert av AI

In the latest development amid the ongoing Strait of Hormuz blockade, 18 Filipino seafarers arrived in Manila on Thursday and Friday after refusing to pass through the high-risk waterway aboard the Liberian-flagged MSC Ishyka. They invoked rights under a DMW advisory, with over 1,300 now safely crossed following earlier diplomatic safe passages.