A Strait of Hormuz “toll” would pose major economic and geopolitical risks, experts say

Reports that Iran is planning to charge ships a toll to traverse the Strait of Hormuz are raising concerns about the potential economic impact on oil and fuel prices. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps “has imposed a de facto ‘toll booth’ regime in the Strait of Hormuz, requiring vessels to submit full documentation, obtain clearance […]

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JD Vance praises Hungarian leader Viktor Orbán, accuses EU of influencing upcoming election

Vice President JD Vance suggested that the European Union was interfering with the upcoming Hungarian election, while Vance himself is on a visit to Budapest aimed at boosting strongman Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s chances of winning a tough battle for another term. Vance said Wednesday that there’d been a “lot of conversation about foreign influence” […]

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Tesla owners approved to use self-driving features in Netherlands, a first for Europe

Tesla owners in the Netherlands can now use their cars’ self-driving feature — with some conditions — making it the first European country to approve the feature. The country’s RDW agency for roadworthiness certifications said Friday that Tesla’s driver assistance system can now be used in the Netherlands “with possible future expansion to all member states of […]

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