The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow chokepoint linking the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and carrying approximately one-fifth of global seaborne oil and significant LNG volumes has been effectively closed since early March 2026 amid the ongoing US-Israel military campaign against Iran (initiated 28 February 2026). Iran declared the waterway closed to vessels linked to the US, Israel and allies, with 21+ confirmed attacks on merchant ships and

Air Canada flight AC8646, operated by Jazz Airlines shortly after landing at LaGuardia Airport in New York collided with a ground vehicle situated on the taxiway. So far, reports have suggested multiple injuries and potential deaths. 4 firefighters have also been reported as critically injured according to local media. According to NBC New York, 2 of the injured were Port Authority police officers. AC8646 coming from Montreal was a CRJ-900LR