The Strait of Hormuz has witnessed empires rise and fall, tankers burn, and markets quake. Today, it tests whether two neighbours can chart a course through a crisis
On May 2, 2026, Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir celebrated his 50th birthday in the southern community of Emunim with a gathering that blended personal milestone, political power display, and provocative symbolism.
When asked what Mamdani might say to King Charles in a private conversation, the mayor responded: “If I were to speak to the king separately from that, I would probably encourage him to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond.”
