Sri Lanka declares Wednesdays off as Asian countries try to conserve fuel
Published on: March 17, 2026, 4:17 am
This is the latest in a series of measures undertaken by Asian countries which rely on oil from the Gulf.
Read Full Article »How might the UK support shipping in the Strait of Hormuz?
Published on: March 16, 2026, 6:52 pm
Ben Chu from BBC Verify has been looking at what role the Royal Navy could play in the Strait of Hormuz.
Read Full Article »Israel says 'limited' ground operations under way in Lebanon
Published on: March 17, 2026, 5:03 am
Troops are targeting "Hezbollah strongholds" in south Lebanon, where strikes reportedly killed nine people on Monday.
Read Full Article »Trump 'not happy' with UK response to Iran conflict
Published on: March 17, 2026, 8:25 am
It comes after Sir Keir Starmer said the UK was working with allies on a plan to protect the Strait of Hormuz.
Read Full Article »Moving English tests for migrants online risks criminal abuse, providers warn
Published on: March 17, 2026, 1:02 am
Moving visa tests online could open the door to fraudsters and criminal gangs, a letter to government warns.
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