Daily Debrief: What Happened Today (Mar 13)

Published Fri, Mar 13, 2026 · 06:30 PM
    • The fate of the Strait of Hormuz, through which the majority of Asia’s all supply flows, remains mired in uncertainty.
    • The fate of the Strait of Hormuz, through which the majority of Asia’s all supply flows, remains mired in uncertainty. PHOTO: REUTERS

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