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Strait of Hormuz: Can Iran legally charge navigation fees?

Current Affairs 01-Jul-2026

Recently, following a framework agreement between the US and Iran on June 15, 2026, the Strait of Hormuz was reopened to global maritime traffic and the US embargo on Iranian shipping was lifted.

Hamburg Sustainability Conference 2026: Global emphasis on development and clean energy in a fragmented world

Current Affairs 01-Jul-2026

At the Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC) 2026, held in Hamburg, Germany, on June 29-30, 2026, world leaders, senior UN officials, policymakers, and private sector representatives expressed serious concern about growing geopolitical conflicts, the energy crisis, the lack of development finance, and weakening multilateralism.