US-Israel War with Iran

The US consulates in Lahore and Karachi will resume consular services on July 20, 2026, after suspending operations in March 2025 due to violent protests linked to the US-Israel war with Iran. The resumption follows security measures and the relocation of non-emergency staff, with the Peshawar consulate having closed earlier in May 2025.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung announced that three more ships will leave the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, reducing the number of trapped South Korean cargo ships to five. The ships were detained after Iran closed the strait following the US-Israel war with Iran. The president credited government agencies for their efforts in securing the ships' release.

Ahmed Abu Artema recounts surviving the genocide in Gaza and how daily life in exile still reflects trauma from years of siege, occupation, and resource scarcity. He describes compulsions like overcharging phones and contrasts Gaza's electricity shortages with Europe's abundance, while noting parallels to historical trauma, such as a Dutch woman's food hoarding linked to WWII famine.

BYD has regained its position as China’s leading carmaker, surpassing Geely Auto as global demand for battery-powered vehicles accelerates due to the energy crisis. The surge in oil prices, driven by the US-Israel war with Iran, boosted BYD’s overseas deliveries by 76% year on year.

The global energy crisis has helped BYD surpass Geely Auto in China's automotive sector as demand for battery-powered vehicles increases, driven by rising oil prices from the US-Israel war with Iran. BYD's overseas deliveries surged 76% year on year.

Lufthansa has cut 20,000 summer flights due to surging jet fuel prices, which are being driven by the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran.

Lufthansa has canceled 20,000 summer flights due to soaring jet fuel prices, which are being driven by the ongoing conflict between the US-Israel and Iran. This move reflects the airline's response to increased operational costs and geopolitical tensions affecting fuel markets.

Ukrainian President Zelensky condemns the US for extending a Russian sanctions waiver, which the US claims is intended to alleviate an energy supply crisis caused by the US-Israel war with Iran.

7-Eleven plans to close 645 North American stores in 2026, exceeding new openings, due to economic pressures and inflation. The closures include converting to wholesale fuel stores, while the parent company Seven & i Holdings faces a 9.4% revenue decline.