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Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains under intense pressure as the Iran war disrupts one of the world's most critical trade routes. Tehran is now considering introducing tolls for safe passage through the strait, tightening its grip on a key global chokepoint, while the US prepares to roll out an insurance program to encourage vessels back into the waterway. Saleem Khan, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Pole Star Global spoke to Bloomberg's Horizons Middle East and Africa anchor Joumanna Bercetche on the operations of the Strait of Hormuz.

6K Additive (ASX:6KA) announced a landmark US$1.1 million purchase order for its Nickel 718 superalloy.

Governments across the world are racing to secure supplies of fertilizers as the war in the Middle East chokes of commodity flows and heightens fears of a food crisis. ETG, a global conglomerate specializing in agricultural supply chains, says risks are most acute in sub-Saharan Africa and parts of South Asia. CEO Ashish Lakhotia joins Insight with Haslinda Amin.

ASIC has applied to the NSW Supreme Court to wind up 12 companies linked to accountant Christopher Malcolm Edwards.

Ardiden (ASX:ADV) confirmed the presence of a high-grade gold system at its wholly owned Rouyn Project.

Titomic (ASX:TTT) secured a €1.02 million order from the Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre.

Marvel Gold (ASX:MVL) announced a major breakthrough at its Hanang Gold Project in Tanzania.

Spacetalk (ASX:SPA) secured firm commitments from institutional and professional investors to raise approximately $6 million.

Australian motorists are facing a staggering spike at the bowser this week as diesel prices outpace petrol.

Franklin Templeton's Rich Nuzum says the markets are "underestimating the impact" of the inflationary effects of the Middle East conflict.

Brian Roberts, Head of Equities Product Development at Hong Kong bourse operator HKEX, discusses the ETF product pipeline on "Bloomberg: ETF IQ Asia."

Lachlan Star (ASX:LSA) completed its acquisition of the New Waverley Gold Project.