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Traffic through Strait of Hormuz halts after Trump announces blockade plan: sources

10 Sept 23:05 Key points summarised by AI

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a naval blockade on the strategic Strait of Hormuz, following the conclusion of U.S.-Iran talks without a deal.
Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz immediately halted after Trump's announcement, with vessels reportedly turning back, according to British maritime intelligence sources.
The Strait is now deemed a "controlled and unstable" system, introducing a second layer of control from potential U.S. actions and increasing the risk of direct confrontation between state actors.
Ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are causing a significant redirection of global crude oil flows towards the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Yesterday 14:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Education Ministry is implementing a four-pronged strategy to address its students' below-average performance in PISA 2025 and tackle significant educational inequality.
The plan prioritizes closing performance gaps by increasing funding for small and low-income schools, overhauling the curriculum to foster critical thinking, and adopting a data-driven management system to reduce teacher workload.
Key initiatives include enhancing school safety, combating cyberbullying, and expanding mental health support through peer-to-peer networks, recognizing the severe impact of distress on academic performance.
An education expert advises verifying if PISA improvements stem from structural changes, advocating for a revived STEM curriculum with practical 'learn by doing' methods, and urging bureaucratic reform to link teacher evaluations to student development.