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'Gate of Tears': Fresh threat to global shipping

If you’d never heard of the Strait of Hormuz before, you probably have by now. Iran’s effective closure of the waterway, which usually carries...

01.04.2026 10

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Flavio Macau

Why a second global shipping chokepoint could soon live up to its name as the ‘Gate of Tears’

In normal times, as much as 14% of global maritime trade goes through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Disruption would be felt around the world.

31.03.2026 20

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Flavio Macau

As Coles slashes its product range, will well-known brands disappear from supermarket shelves?

By simplifying its range, Coles is moving a step closer to Aldi’s strategy.

10.02.2025 8

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Flavio Macau