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- 1Iran reroutes trade to Caspian Sea as Hormuz disrupted▼Iran shifts trade north to Caspian Sea as war impairs Strait of Hormuz
Iran is shifting its trade routes north to the Caspian Sea as the ongoing war impairs shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the main artery for its oil and goods exports. The Strait's disruption has forced Tehran to seek alternatives, including transit via northern ports and routes through Central Asian neighbours. The change signals how the conflict is reshaping Iran's commerce and regional logistics.
- 2Tensions in Ceuta as thousands of migrants rush toward port●Tensions in Ceuta where thousands of migrants attempted to reach the port of the Spanish enclave for fear of not securin
Thousands of migrants attempted to reach the port of Ceuta, the Spanish enclave in North Africa, amid fears of missing out on one of only 1,700 places in a new camp set up by authorities. Police requested reinforcements to contain the crowds as tensions rose at the scene.
- 3Iran weighs Caspian Sea routes as Hormuz trade falters●Can Iran shift trade north to Caspian Sea as war impairs Strait of Hormuz? https://www. aljazeera.com/economy/2026/9/2 7
Iran is exploring moving its oil and trade flows north to Caspian Sea routes as the war and US pressure impair shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the chokepoint for most of its crude exports. Analysts question whether Caspian corridors, reliant on limited ports and neighbouring states' cooperation, can realistically replace the Gulf route at scale.
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A shark has taken up residence in Busan's North Port, and efforts to drive it out are failing. According to a Chosun Ilbo report, officials have even tried water cannons, but the animal stays put, prompting the quip that the port may have 'fallen' for the shark. The unusual standoff in the busy harbor has drawn wide attention in South Korea.
- 5North Portland residents say Willamette Boulevard changes create hazards▼North Portland neighbors say Willamette Boulevard changes create hazards and slow travel
Neighbors in North Portland are raising concerns about recent changes along Willamette Boulevard, saying the new street design has created safety hazards and slowed down travel along the corridor. Residents are pushing back against the modifications, which they say make the route more difficult and dangerous to use.