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Iranian cargo ship defies Trump’s blockade to transit Strait of Hormuz | World | News

Iranian cargo ship defies Trump’s blockade to transit Strait of Hormuz | World | News

Published by Sam Flores

The Shoja 2 cargo ship departed from the Shahid Rajaee Port near Bandar Abbas, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency reported. The vessel is reported to be continuing its route towards the Port of Kandla in India. Movement through the Strait of Hormuz has been disrupted since Iran closed the critical trade route in response to joint US-Israeli strikes that started on February 28. Despite a short-term ceasefire, the US has imposed a blockade on Iranian ports in the strait in a push to get the country to open the route and meet peace negotiation demands. About 20% of all global oil traded passes through the Strait of Hormuz, and the closure of the strait has rocked global markets and driven up oil prices. Footage shared by the US Central Command a day earlier showed the moment that US marines board an Iranian tanker after ‘blowing hole in engine room’. Marines were shown descending from a US aircraft onto the Iranian tanker as it neared the Strait of Hormuz. The Express has not independently verified the …

New Jersey’s 0 transit fare will have ‘chilling effect’, FIFA warns

New Jersey’s $150 transit fare will have ‘chilling effect’, FIFA warns

Published by Sam Flores

April 18 : New Jersey’s decision to charge $150 for round-trip transit to World Cup games will have a “chilling effect” on fans, FIFA have warned as the fare represents a 10-fold increase from the usual $15 for the route. The dramatic price hike adds to the cost of World Cup match tickets, which can run into the thousands of dollars, especially on the resale market. The MetLife Stadium is set to host eight matches, including the July 19 final. New Jersey Transit CEO Kris Kolluri had defended the pricing, citing higher passenger volumes due to closed public parking around the stadium and increased costs from World Cup security requirements. Heimo Schirgi, the Chief Operating Officer for the 2026 World Cup, said the price increase would force fans to look at alternative options. “The NJ Transit current pricing model will have a chilling effect. Elevated fares inevitably push fans toward alternative transportation options,” Schirgi said in a statement. “This increases concerns of congestion, late arrivals, and creates broader ripple effects that ultimately diminish the economic …

Strait of Hormuz : Iran to block transit until US lifts its blockade

Strait of Hormuz : Iran to block transit until US lifts its blockade

Published by Sam Flores

Tensions continue to rise in the Middle East, with Iran briefly reopening the Strait of Hormuz before closing it again after around 20 hours. Tehran says the US is not respecting the terms of the agreement reached, casting further doubt on the fragile deal. Meanwhile, negotiations are still ongoing in Islamabad. FRANCE 24’s correspondent in Tehran, Reza Sayah, brings the latest developments. Keywords for this article Source link

World Cup 2026: Football fans outraged by United States transit prices | World Cup 2026 News

World Cup 2026: Football fans outraged by United States transit prices | World Cup 2026 News

Published by Sam Flores

FIFA received backlash from high-profile US politicians, who believe football’s governing body should subsidise domestic transit. Published On 16 Apr 202616 Apr 2026 Football fans have expressed outrage at the exorbitant price of transit fares to get to World Cup 2026 matches, following reports that United States transport authorities have jacked up prices just for this summer’s tournament. New Jersey Transit is planning to charge fans more than $100 for tickets from Penn Station in Manhattan to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey during the World Cup, according to a report from the US-based website The Athletic. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list A return ticket for the journey normally costs $12.90. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority confirmed this month that return tickets from Boston to the Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts would cost $80 – up from the usual event-day price of $20. “It’s a disgrace. In recent tournaments, transportation was either included in the ticket price or offered at a heavily discounted rate for ticket holders,” Guillaume Aupretre, a spokesman …

Elon Musk Says He Could Definitely Build a Public Transit System Better Than Anything In China If He Tried

Elon Musk Says He Could Definitely Build a Public Transit System Better Than Anything In China If He Tried

Published by José Betancourt

Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech Remember the Boring Company, Elon Musk’s tunneling venture that was supposed to revolutionize underground transit? Better yet, do you remember anything it’s actually done, aside from landing on a slightly amusing name? Well, despite its short list of accomplishments, Musk is insisting it could easily build something that puts one of the world’s most impressive public transit projects to shame — if he actually tried, that is. On Thursday, he took to X to weigh in on reports that the projected cost of California’s infamously mired high speed rail line project is set to soar to $126 billion. When one commentator suggested that you could use that $126 billion to “subsidize free flights between LA and San Francisco at current demand levels” for up to 200 years worth of travel, Musk suggested he could do one better. “The @BoringCompany could build a Hyperloop tunnel from downtown SF to downtown LA for <5% of this cost,” Musk proclaimed, “and it …

“That Is Not The Agreement We Have!” President Trump Slams Aya-TOLL-Ah Charging Fees For Hormuz Transit

“That Is Not The Agreement We Have!” President Trump Slams Aya-TOLL-Ah Charging Fees For Hormuz Transit

Published by Jenni Sidey

Summary:  Bibi says pursuing Lebanon ceasefire after reports of Trump pressure. Over 250 killed and 1,000+ wounded in Lebanon from Wednesday surprise attack by Israel’s military. UAE, Pakistan, and even EU (Kallas) condemn. Trump ‘optimistic’ a deal within reach (NBC). WH confirms Vice President Vance will lead Kushner-Witkoff delegation in Pakistan, seen as positive in Tehran and Islamabad. Trump warns of more military action if Iran doesn’t uphold ‘real’ ceasefire deal, after disagreement over Lebanon truce status as part of deal. Despite some last-minute shots in Lebanon by Israel, bombs go largely silent across Gulf and Middle East. Hormuz Strait still effectively controlled by Iran: only a few vessels had passed on Wednesday. TASS reporting only 15 ‘vetted’ tankers per day to be let through. Thursday sees first non-Iranian tanker pass since ceasefire. Trump announces end of military operations against Iran by April 15th?Yes 9% · No 92%View full market & trade on Polymarket *  *  * “That Is Not The Agreement We Have!” President Trump Slams Aya-TOLL-Ah Charging Fees For Hormuz Transit The last few …

Fatal Southern Islands boat collision: Tower Transit pays tribute to long-serving colleague

Fatal Southern Islands boat collision: Tower Transit pays tribute to long-serving colleague

Published by Sam Flores

SINGAPORE: Tower Transit Singapore has paid tribute to its employee, whose body was found on Mar 30 after a collision between a pleasure craft and a supply vessel near the Southern Islands. The man, identified as Chua Muhammad Syafidi, was reported missing after the Mar 27 incident. In a Facebook post on Sunday (Apr 5), Tower Transit said about 100 staff members gathered to bid farewell to Syafidi. Syafidi had worked at the company for 10 years. “Through dedication and hard work, he rose from vehicle technician to engineering supervisor,” Tower Transit said. “He was a talented and creative engineer who loved to learn and grow.” The bus operator added that Syafidi had just completed a part-time diploma in operations and engineering management, and was looking forward to his graduation ceremony on May 5. Tower Transit paid tribute to his “creative spirit”, noting that his “most visible legacy” is a life-sized replica bus he built from scratch, now holding a “place of honour” in the Bulim Bus Depot lobby. “But he will be remembered most …

Omani, French and Japanese vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz | News

Omani, French and Japanese vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz | News

Published by Sam Flores

It was ​not ⁠immediately clear how the vessel, which Marine Traffic tracking data shows is sailing south along the coast of Oman, secured safe passage. Published On 3 Apr 20263 Apr 2026 | Updated: 10 hours agoUpdated: 10 hours ago A French container ship, three Oman-linked tankers and a Japanese-owned gas carrier have crossed ⁠⁠the Strait of Hormuz, as some vessels make the passage through the contested waterway. The container belonging to French shipping giant CMA CGM is the first Western vessel known to have made the passage since Iran effectively closed the strait, the Marine Traffic vessel website showed on Friday. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list The Malta-flagged Kribi, owned by CMA CGM, crossed the Strait on April 2. It was not ⁠⁠immediately clear how the vessel, which the data shows is sailing south along the coast of Oman, secured safe passage. There was no immediate comment from CMA CGM. However, LSEG ⁠⁠shipping data showed the vessel on Thursday changed its destination to “Owner France”, ⁠⁠signalling to Iranian authorities the nationality …

All-new electric Ford Transit City is ready to deliver big savings

All-new electric Ford Transit City is ready to deliver big savings

Published by skeptic

Designed with an eye towards helping cost-conscious contractors and delivery fleets, the all-new Ford Transit City electric van is the perfect tool to navigate the challenges of clean air zones, rapidly rising fuel costs, and increasingly strict neighborhood noise restrictions while still delivering for their customers. The electric Ford eTransit work van is a pretty well-known commodity, but the newest generation of Transit City vans from Ford Pro ditch both the “e” designation and the internal combustion options, following the new Toyota Highlander‘s lead and launching a whole new era of blue oval-branded commercial vehicles. Designed around a 56 kWh from its lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery sending power to a 110 kW (~150 hp) electric motor driving the front wheels, the new Ford Pro Transit City electric work trucks offer commercial customers range of up to 254 km (~160 miles). While not exactly impressive compared to today’s bladder-busting Lucid Air or China’s more advanced range-max EVs, 160 miles nevertheless works out to more than double the distance Ford Pro’s commercial customers report needing. Advertisement – …