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Iran’s armed forces said they would attempt to expand their influence over sea lanes beyond the Strait of Hormuz if the U. S. military continued to block Iranian shipping.
Live Updates: Trump says Iran war "close to over" as Pakistan pushes for new peace talks CBS News Live Updates: Trump says Iran war "close to over" as Pakistan pushes for new peace talks CBS News.
US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Pak army chief lands in Iran to convey US offer; plans under way for peace talks 2.0 The Times of India US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: Pak army chief lands in Iran to convey US offer; plans under way for peace talks 2.0 The Times of India.
Chicago Federal Reserve president Austan Goolsbee says public may ‘misinterpret’ price rises as persistent Chicago Federal Reserve president Austan Goolsbee says public may ‘misinterpret’ price rises as persistent.
Live updates: US says blockade of Iranian ports ‘fully implemented’ as Trump hints at further peace talks CNN Live updates: US says blockade of Iranian ports ‘fully implemented’ as Trump hints at further peace talks CNN.
47 days into the war, Europe has rejected Trump's attacks on Iran on the back of $25B Hormuz blockade shock that spiked inflation to 2.5% and prompted 59% of EU voters to call the strikes illegal (71% Spain), while Trump's Pope spat draws ire from It.
Mediators move closer to extending US-Iran ceasefire, regional officials tell AP AP News Mediators move closer to extending US-Iran ceasefire, regional officials tell AP AP News.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday said he would not “yield” to pressure to join the Iran war after US President Donald Trump threatened to scrap a UK trade deal. “We’re not going to get dragged into this war. It is not our war,” Starmer told parliament. “I’m not going to change my mind. I’m not going to yield.
Lebanon–Israel talks must be given a chance Chatham House Lebanon–Israel talks must be given a chance Chatham House.
Live updates: Trump says war 'close to over' as Iran vows retaliation USA Today Live updates: Trump says war 'close to over' as Iran vows retaliation USA Today.
Catholicism is growing fast on the continent, yet Africans play a comparatively small role in church leadership. Cameroon, where Leo XIV arrived on Wednesday, shows the disparity.
Sudan's civil war, which erupted three years ago, has devastated civilian infrastructure, pushed millions into misery.
LIVE | US Ambassador to UN Mike Waltz testifies on Iran war, explosive clash rocks Senate hearing The Economic Times LIVE | US Ambassador to UN Mike Waltz testifies on Iran war, explosive clash rocks Senate hearing The Economic Times.
Israel strikes hit southern Lebanon and Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel, a day after rare direct negotiations.
China has denied claims this month by U. S. intelligence that it might have shipped arms to Iran. In recent years, China has supported Iran with dual-use parts.
More than 2,200 ants were found in Zhang Kequn’s luggage at Nairobi airport, with baggage destined for ChinaA Chinese national has been sentenced to a year in prison and fined by a Nairobi court for attempting to smuggle thousands of ants out of Kenya, a lucrative trade in east Africa that was exposed last year.
Every day, over the last three years in Sudan, 53 people on average are killed.
A new pattern of deceptive activity by some vessels around the critical waterway suggests the new American blockade is changing how some ships linked to Iran are behaving.
Italian magazine cover showing an armed Israeli settler grinning at a Palestinian woman has sparked backlash from Israel Italian magazine cover showing an armed Israeli settler grinning at a Palestinian woman has sparked backlash from Israel.
Donald Trump’s claim that the US war with Iran is nearing an end reflects a desire to break the conflict’s deadlock to ease political pressure at home, ceasefire and with a stand-off in the Strait of Hormuz, the US president was running out of time, they said, adding that a deal was still possible. In an interview with Fox News on Tuesday, Trump said In an interview with Fox News on Tuesday, Trump said.
Tehran rejects US conditions on nuclear arms; sanctions relief and strait control fuel diplomatic deadlock in Islamabad.
A fully laden Chinese tanker has twice turned back from the US blockade of traffic leaving Iranian ports, despite setting off from the United Arab Emirates. The incident highlights how Chinese commercial vessels are weighing up the risks posed by the naval blockade, with analysts saying no country’s ships are receiving “special treatment”. The Rich Starry sailed east through the Strait of Hormuz i The Rich Starry sailed east through the Strait of Hormuz i.
This is how people in Lebanon are reacting to the country’s first direct talks with Israel in decades.
Iran wants the US to release its frozen assets as part of talks. The money could help it rebuild its battered economy.
UN human rights office raises concern around trial of Chinese dissident artist Reuters UN human rights office raises concern around trial of Chinese dissident artist Reuters.
UN development chief says $6 billion investment could save 32 million people from war-induced poverty Reuters UN development chief says $6 billion investment could save 32 million people from war-induced poverty Reuters.
Fund warns about lack of progress in repairing budgets as Middle East war strains public finances Fund warns about lack of progress in repairing budgets as Middle East war strains public finances.
A decoupling between China and the United States is something “that you don’t want to see”, says former US Treasury secretary Janet Yellen, adding that both countries have developed deep trade and investment relationships that should be preserved and encouraged to thrive. Speaking in Hong Kong at the HSBC Global Investment Summit on Wednesday, Yellen also argued that China’s reliance on exports fo Speaking in Hong Kong at the HSBC Global Investment Summit on Wednesday, Yellen also argued that China’s reliance on exports fo.
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Why the Kuomintang’s Engagement with Beijing Undermines Taiwan’s Security E-International Relations Why the Kuomintang’s Engagement with Beijing Undermines Taiwan’s Security E-International Relations.
Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL), China’s electric vehicle (EV) battery king, plans to earmark 30 billion yuan (US$4.4 billion) to establish a subsidiary to manage and expand mining assets, after the global energy shock paved the way for a quicker entry into the world’s automotive and energy storage system (ESS) markets. The investment arm, in line with CATL’s long-term growth strategy, The investment arm, in line with CATL’s long-term growth strategy.
New Healthpoint rewards among initiatives to attract more blood donors to mitigate potential supply.
Two suspects wearing balaclavas threw a brick and bottles, believed to contain petrol, at the building Two suspects wearing balaclavas threw a brick and bottles, believed to contain petrol, at the building.
In March, SIA Group's passenger traffic growth outpaced its passenger capacity increase.
The moment you board, the music grabs you. These privately owned, brightly painted minibuses are moving canvases, mobile sound systems. rolling declarations of what young Nairobi finds cool.
Everton mark Hillsborough anniversary with permanent memorial at new stadium.
Individuals who overpaid tax have four years to reclaim it Individuals who overpaid tax have four years to reclaim it.
ONS says it is putting repairs to other economic figures in a ‘waiting room’ as it aims for ‘realism over ambition’ ONS says it is putting repairs to other economic figures in a ‘waiting room’ as it aims for ‘realism over ambition’.
Three students and one teacher died in the attack,.
Péter Magyar, the man who ended Viktor Orbán's 16 years of continuous rule, wants the new parliament to convene in early May.
James Talarico's $27 million fundraising haul tops a list of strong Senate Democratic figures James Talarico's $27 million fundraising haul tops a list of strong Senate Democratic figures.
This attack on a Finchley synagogue comes amid rising antisemitic violence This attack on a Finchley synagogue comes amid rising antisemitic violence.
Donald Trump's threat marks the latest escalation in his ongoing spat with Jerome Powell.
His fundraising haul is likely to stir more speculation about his 2028 ambitions.
I'll have to fire him," Trump told Fox Business, if Powell "is not leaving on time." "I'll have to fire him," Trump told Fox Business, if Powell "is not leaving on time.".
US President Donald Trump has said he will fire Jerome Powell if the Federal Reserve chair does not step down “in time”, adding that he will not drop the Justice Department investigation into the central bank leader. “I’ll have to fire him, OK, if he’s not leaving on time. I’ve held back firing him. I’ve wanted to fire him, but I hate to be controversial,” Trump said in an interview with Fox Busin.
US president insists Justice Department will not drop investigation into central bank chair US president insists Justice Department will not drop investigation into central bank chair.
JPMorgan and Goldman among Wall Street lenders taking advantage of Trump’s looser rules JPMorgan and Goldman among Wall Street lenders taking advantage of Trump’s looser rules.
Government fights off claims of ‘complacency’ from former Nato chief George Robertson Government fights off claims of ‘complacency’ from former Nato chief George Robertson.
‘I am not going to yield’: Starmer defies Trump as US president threatens to rip up 2025 UK trade.
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