Hormuz oil spill reaches UAE, shuts Ras Al Khaimah beaches

Oil leaking from a damaged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz has washed up on beaches in the United Arab Emirates, prompting authorities in Ras Al Khaimah to close them until further notice. The spill, which has also raised environmental concerns, highlights the risks facing the busy Gulf shipping route and the coastal communities that depend on clean beaches and waters.