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Showers? WiFi? Replacement trekking poles? What’s available – and what’s not – on the trek to Everest Base Camp?

Trekking to the world's highest base camp doesn’t mean that you’ll have to go for 11 days without charging your phone or seeing a proper toilet

Advnture · Jun 23, 2025

As Trump floats regime change to ‘Make Iran Great Again’, Deutsche Bank warns Europe has drawn the short straw in escalating conflict

Europe may have drawn the economic short straw after the U.S. intervened in Middle East tensions, while JPMorgan warns the volatility may be set to last.

Fortune · Jun 23, 2025

Strait of Hormuz Explained: The Key to Global Energy Security

The Strait of Hormuz carries 20% of global oil daily, but Iran's threats to close it amid 2025 tensions could push prices to £80 ($100) per barrel. Learn why this waterway is critical and what's at stake.

International Business Times UK · Jun 23, 2025

Oil prices soar after US attacks on Iran nuclear sites – why they could go higher

Some analysts fear oil prices could hit 100 US dollars (£74.43) a barrel if Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz shipping route.

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025

Marco Rubio Urges China To Intervene, Calls Strait Of Hormuz Closure 'Economic Suicide' For Iran: 'We Retain Options To Deal With That'

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has called on China to prevent Iran from shutting down the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial trade route for global crude oil. Rubio’s warning comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Benzinga · Jun 23, 2025

US asks China to stop Iran from ‘terrible mistake’ of closing Strait of Hormuz

The Iranian parliament approved a measure to close the Strait of Hormuz, through which around 20 per cent of global oil and gas flows

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025

Oil Prices Could Surge By 10% As US Drops Bunker Buster Bombs On Iran, But May Not 'Last,' Says Analyst: 'Freight Disruptions Will Be The Story To Watch'

In the wake of the U.S. dropping bunker buster bombs on Iran’s key nuclear sites, energy markets are preparing for potential disruptions and a further surge in oil prices.

Benzinga · Jun 23, 2025

Oil prices jump after US attacks Iran nuclear sites

Some experts have warned that the closure of the critical Strait of Hormuz waterway could see oil prices hit 100 US dollars (£74.43) a barrel.

Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2025

US strikes on Iran could damage global growth, says IMF chief

Oil prices could rise if Iran goes ahead with threat to shut down shipping in the strait of Hormuz

The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2025

Strait of Hormuz: closing vital oil and gas route would disrupt global supplies. How will Australia be affected?

The Iranian parliament has approved the closure of key shipping route the Strait of Hormuz, in a move that could further escalate the Israel/Iran war.

The Conversation · Jun 23, 2025