The Strait of Hormuz: The World’s Most Critical Oil Chokepoint and Iran’s Threats Explained

strait of hormuz

Explore the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s critical oil chokepoint, and Iran’s threats to close it after U.S. strikes in 2025. Learn its global economic and strategic importance, Iran’s capabilities, and the likelihood of a closure in this detailed explainer. On June 22, 2025, tensions in the Middle East escalated as Iran threatened to close … Read more

Apple Loses $250 Billion in Market Value as Tariffs Tank Tech Stocks

Apple Loses $250 Billion in Market Value as Tariffs Tank Tech Stocks

The tech industry was rocked this week as Apple saw its market value plunge by a staggering $250 billion. The sell-off followed President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping new tariffs on imports, which sent shockwaves through global markets, hitting technology stocks particularly hard. Apple’s Heavy Losses Apple’s shares dropped by 8.5% on April 3, 2025, … Read more