Strait of Hormuz, Iran-US war: Situation worsens as oil tankers explode, US military says it intercepted Iranian drones, IRGC claims it struck American radar

Economic Times - Nov 13, 2026

Iran US War: UN's International Maritime Organization said 25 seafarers died and many others were injured or remain missing following some 134 incidents in the Strait of Hormuz and the wider Middle East maritime area as of November 11.

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Alice Huang received one Megaspeed share for just S$1 on the day she stepped down as managing director in 2023. The corporate filing has drawn attention as the Singapore-based firm faces scrutiny over alleged $7.5 billion Nvidia chip shipments to China, its financial growth and Huang's reported relationship with Jensen Huang.

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The IRS has raised the standard deduction, widened federal income tax brackets and increased key family tax credits for 2027. The changes, announced on November 5, cover nearly 70 provisions of the federal tax code. The standard deduction for single filers will rise to $16,600, while married couples filing jointly will get $33,200. The Child Tax Credit will also increase to $2,300 per qualifying child.

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