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CENTCOM reveals 58 vessels redirected and 4 disabled under Iran naval blockade since April 13 -
Sri Lanka hikes electricity tariffs 18% from Monday as Middle East war drives up thermal power costs -
UKMTO reports bulk carrier struck by unknown projectile northeast of Doha; fire extinguished, no casualties -
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CENTCOM reveals 58 vessels redirected and 4 disabled under Iran naval blockade since April 13
U.S. Central Command confirmed that the naval blockade against Iran remains fully enforced, with American forces having redirected 58 commercial vessels and disabled four others since April 13 to prevent ships from entering or departing Iranian ports.
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Sri Lanka hikes electricity tariffs 18% from Monday as Middle East war drives up thermal power costs
Sri Lanka will raise electricity rates by 18 per cent from Monday for consumers using more than 180 units per month, as the Public Utilities Commission moves to offset the rising cost of thermal power generation driven by the Middle East war.
Households and religious institutions consuming less than 180 units will be unaffected, while industries, hotels, businesses, and government institutions above that threshold will bear the increase.
The hike follows a 40 per cent tariff rise introduced last month, and comes alongside fuel price increases of more than 35 per cent and rationing measures tied to energy supply disruptions.
Inflation has more than doubled as a result of higher energy prices, reaching 5.4 per cent in April according to official data.
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UKMTO reports bulk carrier struck by unknown projectile northeast of Doha; fire extinguished, no casualties
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported that a bulk carrier was struck by an unknown projectile approximately 23 nautical miles northeast of Doha, Qatar.
The vessel’s master reported a small fire that has since been extinguished, with no casualties or environmental impact.
Authorities are investigating the incident and vessels in the area have been advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO.
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