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“Asian buyers will need to enter the spot market to replace disrupted contracted cargoes from the Persian Gulf, increasing competition between Asian and European buyers.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

The strike comes days after the authorities raised petroleum prices to record levels, with costs increasing by more than 20%.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

While still increasing subscriber numbers, Medicare Advantage has seen its gains cooling.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Authorities, treading a delicate line in managing an increasing number of visitors, began last year to recruit more than 500 young men from communities across the archipelago as police "homeguards".

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

With increasing relief that he was doing the right thing, Jonathan continued to move.

From "The Fighting Ground" by Avi