President Trump announced Project Freedom to escort neutral ships out of the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM begins the mission Monday amid warnings from Tehran and concerns over the April 7 ceasefire.
Diaspora journalists rally in New York demanding release of detained reporters in Bangladesh and withdrawal of alleged false cases amid growing press freedom concerns.
An Iranian VLCC carrying 1.9M barrels of oil has reached the Far East after evading a U.S. naval blockade. Maritime monitors report the ship went dark after departing the Strait of Malacca.
At least three passengers have died on the MV Hondius following a suspected Hantavirus outbreak in the Atlantic. The ship is heading to port for full quarantine and testing by health officials.
Bangladesh's April exports hit $4 billion, up 33%, but cumulative July–April earnings are down 2%. Industry leaders cite holiday backlogs and weak global demand as key risks for a sustained recovery.
