The Latest Breaking News from Strait

Tensions between Israel and Iran have raised fears of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil and LNG. Experts warn that even the threat of closure could rattle markets and push energy prices sharply higher.

An Iranian lawmaker said closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint in the global energy trade, was under serious consideration.

Analysts warn that targeting Iran's oil production and export facilities could drive prices to $80-$100 per barrel, leading to historic pump price increases in import-dependent nations like Turkey and Spain.

Iran is considering closing the Strait of Hormuz, but what would that mean for Europe and what is at stake if it happens?

Israel’s strike on Iran, and Tehran’s subsequent retaliation fuel fears of Strait of Hormuz trade disruptions.

The underlying fear is not only a reduction in Iranian oil supply but also a broader disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important passage point for crude oil transportation, which connects the Gulf of Oman with the Persian Gulf and is a vital shipping route for Middle…

Even most Aussies have never stepped in this remote region of the country. Abha Shah flies in to see what’s on offer, following in the footsteps of A-list visitor Zac Efron

Construction of the bridge across the Strait of Messina will start this year, assures the Italian government. This mammoth undertaking that aims to link the island of Sicily to the region of Calabria is one of the most expensive and controversial infrastructure projects worldwide.

The US Navy described its patrol as a ‘routine’ exercise through the international waterway.

The full significance of Harry Mosby’s silver-medal win in the men’s discus at the 1976 Paralympic Games in Canada was unrecognised for 45 years: Paralympics Australia thought he was a Western Australian.

A senior Chinese military official warned the United States to stop "collusion" with Taiwan while top White House aide Jake Sullivan stressed the importance of stability in the tense Strait in a rare one-on-one meeting Thursday, both sides said.