A tanker carrying 24 crew members was trapped north of the Strait of Hormuz for 75 days after missiles began arcing overhead, creating a war zone around the vessel. Captain Kapoor described the crew's fear and helplessness during their ordeal.
Rohit Sharma set a new record on Saturday, becoming the oldest Indian male cricketer to play an ODI at 39 years and 75 days. He surpassed Mohinder Amarnath's record. The match against Afghanistan was rain-shortened to 25 overs per side.
Oil prices saw a slight uptick as traders awaited crucial talks between US President Trump and China's Xi Jinping. Lingering concerns over the Strait of Hormuz disruptions and the ongoing Middle East conflict are keeping markets on edge. Despite US pressure, China's continued reliance on Iranian oil adds complexity to potential resolutions.
According to Ivo Daalder, since taking office as Secretary of State in January 2025, Marco Rubio has made 18 trips abroad, spending 75 days on such assignments, visiting 31 countries
Outgoing Dow CEO Jim Fitterling warned that clearing the Strait of Hormuz disruption could take 275 days or more, even if the waterway reopened immediately. The strait shut down in early March at the onset of the Iran war, shutting in 20% of global oil capacity while impacting 50% of global ethylene and polyethylene production. Fitterling told CNBC the path back to normal will take several quarters, with petrochemical prices surging 60 cents per pound since March—marking the largest price uplift in over a decade.
