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US military says blockade of Iran's ports to begin Monday, after Iran says it will not 'surrender' BBC US military says blockade of Iran's ports to begin Monday, after Iran says it will not 'surrender' BBC.
Less than a day after peace talks between the US and Iran failed, President Trump said that he will blockade the Strait of Hormuz.
With attention focused on Iran, Ukraine has made economic, battlefield and diplomatic gains against the Kremlin.
Amid the war in Iran, countries have been censoring and policing what their citizens are saying about the conflict and what information they have access to.
The president’s threat came after Saturday’s talks failed to produce a deal for peace or the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Both sides suggested further negotiations were possible.
US-Israel-Iran War Ceasefire News Live Updates: 'If you fight, we will fight back', Iran issues blunt warning to Trump after Islamabad talks fail The Times of India US-Israel-Iran War Ceasefire News Live Updates: 'If you fight, we will fight back', Iran issues blunt warning to Trump after Islamabad talks fail The Times of India.
Wary Investors Eye Another Escalation in Iran War Bloomberg. com Wary Investors Eye Another Escalation in Iran War Bloomberg. com.
United Nations warns impact could last well beyond conflict.
A 70-boat flotilla sets sail from Spain, aiming to break Israel's naval blockade on Gaza amid history of interceptions.
In Tyre, a city on Lebanon’s coast, near-daily bombardments by Israel have killed and injured civilians, and left many searching for shelter.
Sources in Pakistan say “progress has been made” in talks between the US and Iran – even though they ended with no deal.
Defence analyst Mushahid Hussain Syed says the US-Iran conflict cannot be resolved through military force.
Live Updates: Trump says U. S. will blockade ships in Strait of Hormuz after no deal reached in marathon peace talks session with Iran CBS News will blockade ships in Strait of Hormuz after no deal reached in marathon peace talks session with Iran CBS News.
Will the Iran-US truce lead to peace, or more war.
The conflict is now a test of wills - Iran’s capacity to absorb strikes versus Trump’s tolerance for the war's costs.
UN says Israeli tank rammed peacekeeper vehicles in south Lebanon Middle East Eye UN says Israeli tank rammed peacekeeper vehicles in south Lebanon Middle East Eye.
The Guardian view on US-Iran talks: Trump’s diplomacy falters as risk of war grows | Editorial The Guardian view on US-Iran talks: Trump’s diplomacy falters as risk of war grows.
UNIFIL accuses IDF of harming its ‘freedom of movement’ in southern Lebanon The Times of Israel UNIFIL accuses IDF of harming its ‘freedom of movement’ in southern Lebanon The Times of Israel.
Pope Leo XIV's four-nation, 11-day trip to Africa is so dizzying in its complexity it recalls some of the globetrotting odysseys of St. John Paul II in his early years.
With the U. S. and Iranian delegations gone from Islamabad and the cease-fire uncertain, Pakistan faces its own economic and diplomatic challenges.
Iran sees American demands as reaching far beyond what the United States achieved in war. Tehran is gambling that it can withstand further bombardment more than Washington is willing to sustain economic chaos, experts say.
Qatar’s Mediation Diplomacy Strength: An Analysis of Reactions to Israel’s September 2025 Attack The SAIS Review of International Affairs Qatar’s Mediation Diplomacy Strength: An Analysis of Reactions to Israel’s September 2025 Attack The SAIS Review of International Affairs.
Ukraine live: Russia breaks Easter ceasefire ‘469 times’ including ambulance strike The Independent Ukraine live: Russia breaks Easter ceasefire ‘469 times’ including ambulance strike The Independent.
Historic voter turnout in Hungary ousted Prime Minister Viktor Orbán from power. How may this shift change Hungary's relationship with the European Union, which Orbán criticized regularly.
Mauritian foreign minister pledges to ‘spare no effort’ to regain control of islands, as US fails to give approval of deal A senior official in Mauritius’ government has vowed that the Chagos Islands will be “decolonised” after Keir Starmer was forced to shelve legislation to hand the islands back to Mauritius. On Friday, UK government officials acknowledged that they had run out of time to pass le.
Carney casts himself as NATO defender amid Trump beef, despite Canada missing key benchmark for decades WFIN Carney casts himself as NATO defender amid Trump beef, despite Canada missing key benchmark for decades WFIN.
Hungarian voters turned out in the historic numbers to turn away from Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's Fidesz party. NPR's Rob Schmitz discusses with reporter Esme Nicholson and pollster Abel Bojar.
NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with pollster Abel Bojar about the results of Hungary's election, which saw historic voter turnout, the far-reaching consequences of the vote and the future for Viktor Orban.
Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who has inspired populist movements globally, could not overcome the growing dissatisfaction of his own citizens.
Resisting mechanisation, Nigerian artisans uphold the authenticity of aso-oke, now a staple in global fashion markets.
Prime Minister Viktor Orban concedes defeat as early results show his Fidesz party losing parliamentary majority.
After 16 years as prime minister, Hungary’s Viktor Orban conceded defeat to opposition leader Peter Magyar.
Mr. Magyar’s success in the Hungarian election is fueled in large part by widespread public anger at corruption and concern about sluggish economic growth.
Hungarian voters turned out in the greatest numbers since the 1990s to turn away from Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's right-wing populist Fidesz party, putting an end to Orbán's 16 years in power.
Hungary’s Viktor Orban has conceded defeat to opposition leader Peter Magyar after 16 years as prime minister.
Few expect the vote to resolve the political instability that has plagued the country for years. Three presidents have come and gone since 2021.
The Nigerian Air Force has not addressed reports it struck a village market while targeting militants.
Graphic shows how geopolitical events affected oil prices since 2000 | Oil barrel prices near $100 amid Middle East war | geopulse Graphic shows how geopolitical events affected oil prices since 2000 | Oil barrel prices near $100 amid Middle East war | geopulse.
Why Anthropic’s Mythos Is a Systemic Shift for Global Cybersecurity Security Boulevard Why Anthropic’s Mythos Is a Systemic Shift for Global Cybersecurity Security Boulevard.
World Affairs Council to Host Former National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan National Today World Affairs Council to Host Former National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan National Today.
The star spent much of the gig singing along to YouTube videos of early hits like Baby and Never say Never.
WACNH Global Forum to Feature Former National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan“Shaping America’s Role in a Changing World” – May 14 in Manchester Nashua Ink Link WACNH Global Forum to Feature Former National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan“Shaping America’s Role in a Changing World”.
Donald Trump says that the US is going to start blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice.
Media reports detailing sexual assault allegations against US Representative Eric Swalwell prompt resignation calls.
A Supreme Court decision could bar late-arriving mail ballots and potentially disenfranchise thousands of Alaskan voters in a race that could determine Senate control.
Bridging knowledge and peace: A Wikimedian in Residence at the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs Wikimedia. org Bridging knowledge and peace: A Wikimedian in Residence at the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs Wikimedia. org.
Officials confirm misfire as Amnesty gives death toll after speaking to survivors of strike on market in Yobe stateA Nigerian air force strike targeting jihadist rebels hit a market in north-east Nigeria, killing more than 100 people and injuring many others, Amnesty International and local media have said. Officials confirmed a misfire had occurred but did not provide details. Continue reading.
Her infectious voice got fans dancing and singing, becoming the soundtrack for generations of Indians.
Her distinctive and adventurous voice was the soundtrack for generations of Bollywood films.
Premier Jacinta Allan's $250,000+ China Trip: Cost Breakdown & Controversy National Today Premier Jacinta Allan's $250,000+ China Trip: Cost Breakdown & Controversy National Today.
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