Tanker struck near Strait of Hormuz amid Iran - U.S. tensions. | Photo Credit: PBS News The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea, has long been recognized as one of the world's most vital energy arteries. Measuring just 21 nautical miles at its narrowest point, this strategic passage facilitates the transit of approximately 20-21% of global crude oil consumption and 25-30% of liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipme

Outside the home of the China-Linked Bio Lab in Las Vegas In early February 2026, federal authorities uncovered a suspected illegal biological laboratory hidden inside a residential home in Las Vegas, Nevada, raising alarms about national security and potential ties to the Chinese government. This is not an isolated incident but part of a disturbing pattern of unauthorized labs discovered on U.S. soil, often connected to Chinese nationals and entities. From a strong conservat