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The blockade in the Strait of Hormuz does not only affect oil: 30% increase in fertilizer prices, concern about food production

The Strait is one of the most critical hubs for global fertilizer trade, as around one-third of international seaborne fertilizer shipments pass through this route

Asian countries are the biggest losers from fuel transport disruptions

Several states are considering using their strategic reserves to mitigate the impact of energy market disruptions—China does not feel secure either

UN warnings on violence against Christians in Europe: nearly 5,000 killed because of their faith in 2025

In 2024, more than 760 hate crime incidents against Christians were recorded, including church arsons, attacks on individuals, and vandalism of religious sites

“If we hadn’t carried out the attack on Iran, World War III would have started,” Trump says – Drone struck a hotel in Baghdad, explosions near the US embassy (Update)

Japan and Australia say no to Trump for sending warships to the Strait of Hormuz - Israel bombed oil facilities in Iran, "ecocide", says Araghji - Rocket and drone attack on Baghdad International Airport, flights to Dubai briefly suspended

Over 400 million barrels of oil reserves released to the market by the International Energy Agency

Governments of IEA countries have pledged to make available 271.7 million barrels of oil from government reserves, 116.6 million barrels from industry's mandatory stocks and 23.6 million barrels from other sources

Mojtaba Khamenei was transferred to Moscow for surgery, says the Daily Mail, citing Kuwaiti media

The mission to evacuate the new Ayatollah from the country was reportedly meant to be top secret and included boarding him onto a Russian military aircraft

Protothema.gr at the ruins of a hospital in Lebanon: 12 dead after the Israeli strike – Tel Aviv says Hezbollah was using it (videos-photos)

Protothema.gr correspondent Marinos Aleiferis is at the flattened hospital, half an hour from Tyre - Shocking videos and photos

Strike in the heart of Tel Aviv, just steps away from the central market and the major hotels – Watch the protothema.gr video

Israeli air defense failed to prevent the strike

Middle East crisis: How fuel, food & consumers are affected – The best and worst case scenarios

Which measures the government has already put in place to keep prices in check and limit the burden on households - The psychological factor and the new profile of the Greek consumer

Three of the Iranian female footballers who sought asylum in Australia will return to their homeland

Of the team’s original seven members, only three remain in Australia

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