Project Freedom was meant to help restore the flow of oil from the region and the global economy’s eventual return to normalcy by guiding stranded ships out of the Gulf through the largely closed waterway. But if during the “pause”, global shipping firms and the insurance companies working with them are stymied by Iranian interference,…
President Trump, in a sudden reversal, announced on Tuesday evening that the United States was pausing “for a short period of time” efforts to help guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively blocked to most commercial ships for weeks. The president’s announcement came one day after the effort began. He said…
Look alive: the first Monday in May is almost here. With the unveiling of the Costume Art exhibit—and the 2026 Met Gala—merely days away, anticipation is reaching a fever pitch. While entertainment’s biggest names and fashion designers alike get ready to board international flights to make their way to Manhattan, harried assistants are already on…
The holidays have a way of sneaking up on us. One minute you’re trick-or-treating with your kids, and the next you’re panic shopping in a Buc-ee’s gift aisle. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With the right cheat sheet, you can keep the holiday spirit high and stress levels low. Fortunately, we did…
Shorouk Express Want to really make sense of Spanish society and Spanish current affairs? Tuning into the funniest news satire TV programmes or reading the satirical press will help you to understand the Spanish zeitgeist. Satirical journalism has been around in Spain for over two centuries, even managing to survive throughout Franco’s 40-year dictatorship, albeit…
The lead-up to Black Friday happens earlier each year, and nothing illustrates that trend more than the return of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days, which has just begun. The two-day event gives Prime members plenty of time to save on numerous products before it concludes Thursday, October 9th at 3AM ET / 12AM PT. Yeah,…
Shorouk Express “During 2024, the Spanish tourism sector experienced its best year since 2019. Its contribution to GDP rose by almost 8% to €248.7 billion, or 15.6% of the economy. It also employed 3 million people, nearly 14% of the country’s total jobs,” the World Travel & Tourism Council reported in May. For many Spaniards,…
Elden Ring Nightreign is FromSoftware’s new multiplayer spin-off of 2022’s popular action-RPG Elden Ring, and it will make even the most hard-core fans completely overwhelmed at first. Luckily, there are some tips to help Nightfarers survive the night and triumph over the Nightlord. In Elden Ring Nightreign, players team up or go solo on runs…
Shorouk Express If you’re moving to Spain or buying a property here, you’ll need an NIE or Foreigner Identification Number. Here’s our step by step guide on how to apply for one. NIE stands for Número de Identificación de Extranjero. It’s a ‘Foreigner Identification Number’ for non-Spanish citizens. You will need one to be able to…
Airtel has rolled out its 5G services in various regions, offering high-speed connectivity and improved network performance. If you have recently purchased a new Airtel 5G SIM or upgraded from a 4G SIM, activation is required before you can start using the network. The activation process is straightforward and can be done via SMS, online…
