Middle East Oil Shock Becomes ‘Largest Supply Disruption’ in History, IEA Says
Oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz fall by more than 90% as Gulf producers cut output and global markets brace for prolonged disruption
Archive for March 12, 2026
Iran’s Supreme Leader Says Closure of Strait of Hormuz Will Be Used as Leverage
Tehran signals continued pressure on global oil routes as regional war pushes crude prices above $100
Drone Attack Hits Coalition Base in Iraq as Tankers Burn in Gulf Escalation
British special forces intercept some drones as attacks on shipping and energy infrastructure push oil prices higher
U.S. Navy Not Ready to Escort Tankers Through Strait of Hormuz for Weeks
Officials warn naval convoy missions are high-risk as Iran intensifies attacks on commercial vessels in the region
Uzbekistan and India’s Rupa Explore Joint Knitwear Manufacturing Venture
Proposed partnership could boost Uzbekistan’s textile industry and open access to Central Asian and CIS markets
IFAD, EU and Hamkorbank Launch Programme to Turn Remittances into Rural Business Opportunities in Uzbekistan
New initiative will support nearly 4,000 households and returning migrants with loans, training and mentorship to boost rural entrepreneurship
Uzbekistan Launches Tender for Construction and Operation of Bukhara Airport
It will include a passenger terminal covering 48,500 square metres
Russian Court Hands 15 Life Sentences Over Crocus City Hall Attack
The assault took place on March 22, 2024 shortly before a concert by Russian rock band
Rick and Morty Season 9 to Premiere on Adult Swim in May
Rick and Morty remains Adult Swim’s most popular programme
U.S. to Release 172 Mln Barrels of Oil From Strategic Reserve
Deliveries will begin next week
Seventeen Members Vernon and The8 to Release New Unit Album in June
The duo is Seventeen’s sixth unit project
Kate Winslet Cast as Female Lead in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum
Andy Serkis and Peter Jackson spent much of last year persuading Winslet
France Opens TLSContact Visa Centre in Tashkent
The centre aims to provide improved services for visa applicants from Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan Aims to Complete WTO Accession in 2026
Thirty agreements have now been submitted to the WTO Secretariat
Nintendo’s Pokémon Pokopia Tops 2.2 Mln Sales in Four Days
Analysts at Jefferies described Pokopia as a “stealth hit”
Uzbek-Born Man Killed in Rocket Attack in Israel
The incident occurred on March 9 in Yehud
Iran Doubts 2026 World Cup Participation After Conflict With U.S. and Israel
FIFA has maintained that Iran remain scheduled to play their group matches