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Hormuz Bypass Routes Show The Gulf’s Limits

The war involving Iran has exposed a hard truth about global energy trade: there is no easy substitute for the Strait of Hormuz. As shipping through the waterway has been disrupted, attention has turned to pipelines and other possible export routes across
May 5, 2026
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Bulgaria Begins Using the Euro as New Era Starts

First withdrawals mark historic transition Bulgarians began withdrawing euro banknotes for the first time on Thursday as the country officially joined the eurozone, becoming its 21st member. Cash machines in the capital, Sofia, dispensed newly issued euro notes, signaling the start of
May 5, 2026
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