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Wall Street falls as oil prices surge and chip stocks slide

The New York Stock Exchange began the trading week with falling prices. The indices were weighed down by rising oil prices and declining chip stocks.

Iranian media report explosions near the Strait of Hormuz

The Iranian news agency Mehr reports on Monday about explosions near the Strait of Hormuz.

Gas prices rise to highest level in almost two months as Iran tensions boost supply fears

The price of fossil gas on the Amsterdam commodity market rises almost 4 percent to 50.50 euros per megawatt hour - the highest price in almost two months.

Oil prices rise as US-Iran attacks raise Strait of Hormuz tensions

Trump says US will impose 20% tariff on shipping through Strait of Hormuz

The fighting between the US and Iran is now more intense than at any time since the ceasefire began in April, the AFP news agency reports. Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is closed and warns the US against interfering. At the same time, President Donald Trump says the US is now imposing 20 percent tariffs on all shipping through the waterway.

Israel sets October 27 election after full four-year term in power

In just over three months, Israel will hold parliamentary elections. It is the first time in 38 years that an election is being held in Israel after a governing coalition has served a full four-year term, writes The Jerusalem Post.

Expert: Graham’s death weakens Ukraine support in the US Senate

The death of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham means Ukraine loses one of its defenders in Washington. His passing may also give Democrats a new opportunity in the midterm elections this fall.

Lindsey Graham, Trump ally and longtime South Carolina senator, dies at 71

US Senator Lindsey Graham, a strong advocate for both the war against Iran and Ukraine's fight against Russia, has unexpectedly died. "One of the best people and senators I have ever known," President Donald Trump writes on Truth Social.