With swathes of China under lockdown in an effort to contain disease, exports and imports have slowed, dropping global indicator of goods transportation costs to lowest since 2016

Naval effort aims to protect shipping in the troubled Strait of Hormuz after a string of attacks blamed on Iran

Iranian officer told the Stena Impero to change course, saying, 'you obey, you will be safe' before British officer said vessel must be allowed safe passage

Officer says parts from unexploded mine used to attack ships last week similar to bomb made by firm linked to Revolutionary Guards

War of words after US official accuses Iran of blowing holes in 4 tankers; assaults come days after Israeli TV said Israel warned the US that Iran was weighing such attacks

Armed Forces commander says will close vital shipping lane to all countries if its oil exports are blocked