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Armed conflicts and attacks
The Qatar-linked LNG tanker Al Kharaitiyat, managed by Nakilat, crosses the Strait of Hormuz, making it the first oil tanker or vessel from Qatar to transit the waterway since the war began on February 28. The ship is expected to head to Pakistan. (The Week) (Fortune) (Financial Times)
- https://www.theweek.in/news/maritime/2026/05/10/meet-al-kharaitiyat-qatar-s-first-lng-ship-to-cross-strait-of-hormuz-since-us-iran-war-began.html
- https://fortune.com/2026/05/10/qatar-first-lng-shipment-hormuz-strait-iran-war-pakistan/
- https://www.ft.com/content/2b2a9375-829c-4b4a-af98-c5e1e963c493?syn-25a6b1a6=1
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Armed conflicts and attacks
Israeli attacks kill at least 39 people in Lebanon despite a ceasefire that took effect last month. The Israeli Defense Forces states that the target was an armed Hezbollah group. (New York Times) (BBC News)
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Business and economy
Sri Lanka raises electricity tariffs by up to 18% for high-consumption users to offset increased power generation costs linked to the Iran war. (AFP via The Daily Star)
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Disasters and accidents
Seven suspected immigrants reportedly being smuggled are found dead in a train boxcar and near train tracks in Laredo and San Antonio, Texas, United States. (NBC News) (Reuters)
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Disasters and accidents
Four people are killed and 10 injured after a jeepney carrying 20 people collides into a tree in Oriental Mindoro province, Philippines. (Xinhua)
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Politics and elections
Andris Sprūds resigns as Latvian defence minister after Ukrainian drones violated Latvian airspace during an attack on Russia. (Politico EU)