South Korea condemns attack on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz, vows response

South Korea strongly condemned an attack on HMM’s cargo ship Namu in the Strait of Hormuz and says it will respond once the attacker is identified.
Forensic checks in Dubai found damage to the lower port stern and an engine-room fire; the ship wasn’t violating local rules.
Responsibility is unclear—Tehran denies involvement, while President Trump blamed Iran and urged Seoul to join U.S.-led efforts to secure the strait.

War and Conflicts

May 11, 2026 at 7:41 AM

Giants flirting with a fire sale after a 16–24 start, possibly shifting toward a long-term rebuild.
Club reportedly open to moving big names like Rafael Devers, Willy Adames, Jung Hoo Lee and Matt Chapman.
Biggest trade chips expected to be Robbie Ray, with ace Logan Webb also possibly on the table.

Sports

May 11, 2026 at 2:02 AM

Giants mired in a 16–24 start and reportedly open to a fire sale/rebuild.
Shopping several huge contracts — Jung Hoo Lee, Willy Adames, Rafael Devers (about $226M), and Matt Chapman — to clear payroll.
Robbie Ray is expected to be their top trade chip; ace Logan Webb has drawn interest but is seen as unlikely to be moved.

Sports

May 11, 2026 at 1:32 AM

Netanyahu says he wants Israel to phase out U.S. military financial aid within a decade as it boosts ties with Gulf states.
He blames social media for the recent drop in U.S. public support for Israel and wants to "reset" the financial relationship now.
The conflict with Iran is already pushing up fuel prices by threatening the Strait of Hormuz, and Netanyahu warns that weakening Iran could topple its proxy networks.

Politics War and Conflicts

May 11, 2026 at 12:48 AM

Shane van Gisbergen pulled off a dramatic comeback at Watkins Glen — short‑pit gamble, climbed from ~29 seconds back to take the lead with eight laps left and win by seven seconds — teammates and rivals calling his road‑course driving next‑level.
The victory is a big morale boost for Trackhouse amid a rough season: it nudges van Gisbergen just above the playoff cutline while teammates remain well below expectations.
NASCAR’s next big talking point: the All‑Star Race heads to Dover with a new format — two 75‑lap segments whose average finishes set most spots, plus a fan‑vote entry for the 26‑car final.

Sports Automotive

May 11, 2026 at 12:24 AM