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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.
Final Call for Early-Stage Founders: Startup Battlefield 200 Applications Ending Soon.
The application window for Startup Battlefield 200 closes on May 27, offering early-stage startups a chance to pitch at the Disrupt 2026 event for $100,000 in non-dilutive funding.
Sri Lanka Braces for Southwest Monsoon as Floodwaters Recede.
As the Meteorological Department prepares for the official onset of the southwest monsoon between May 26 and 27, floodwaters in major river basins are beginning to recede, though significant impact from recent heavy rains continues to affect thousands.
