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Washington Signals Hardline Stance on Hormuz Access Amid Delicate Iran Negotiations.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued a stern warning that the Strait of Hormuz must remain accessible to international shipping, describing current restrictions as illegal. This comes as the U.S. conducted 'defensive strikes' on Iranian targets despite an ongoing ceasefire and active diplomatic talks in Qatar.
Sri Lanka Customs Foils Major Smuggling Bid Hidden in Construction Shipment.
Sri Lanka Customs officials have intercepted a significant illegal shipment of turmeric and cashew nuts concealed within a container declared as gypsum plaster boards in Kandy.
Southeast Asian Nations Under Scrutiny Amid US Tariff Evasion Concerns.
Washington is investigating whether Vietnam and Thailand are serving as transshipment hubs for Chinese goods to bypass new US tariffs, as supply chains shift throughout the region.
US Trade Policy Shifts: New Tariff Measures and Ongoing Regulatory Challenges.
The US administration is navigating complex trade waters as the Supreme Court overturns previous reciprocal tariff measures, leading to new 10% tariffs under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974.
