Crude prices fell 0.74%-1% on reports of US, Iran, and Oman negotiating an interim deal to manage ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil transit route.
The maritime traffic management center at Iran's Chabahar port was damaged in a US strike, according to ISNA. Port operations and vessel navigation were reportedly unaffected. This follows reports of explosions in several Iranian port cities on July 8 and 9.
Beijing traffic police report initial success in their "Safety, Order, Congestion Relief, Accident Reduction, Image Building" initiatives. Traffic delays have decreased, and helmet use has risen significantly following new regulations. Targeted crackdowns on speeding, drunk driving, and non-motorized vehicle violations are ongoing.
More than one million students across the UAE returned to classrooms on Monday, April 13, 2026, after nearly 50 days of distance education due to regional geopolitical tensions. The nationwide reopening applies to schools, nurseries, and universities with strict safety measures including designated safe zones, suspended assemblies, closed canteens, and emergency drills. While campuses have reopened, institutions maintain hybrid learning options for families who prefer remote learning. Traffic safety measures include Dh1,000 fines for violations of school bus rules.
