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UNICEF has raised alarm over the killing of two contracted workers delivering clean water to families in the Gaza Strip. The victims were reportedly killed while on duty, prompting UNICEF to urge an investigation into the incident.
Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz open conditionally, stating that hostile forces are not allowed. The announcement comes after a US-Israel-Iran ceasefire agreement, but specific details about the terms and enforcement remain unclear.
Iran partially reopened its airspace, allowing a group of tankers to pass through, four liquefied petroleum gas carriers and several oil product and chemical tankers, with more following from the Gulf.
Syed Asim Munir landed in Tehran on April 15. He was the first foreign military leader to visit Iran since the April 8 ceasefire with the US.
US President Donald Trump threatened to end the US-Iran ceasefire if a deal is not reached next week. The warning comes amid ongoing tensions between the two nations. Trump made the statement in a live address.
Iran's foreign minister warned the US that its blockade of Iranian ports must end, coinciding with the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route. The strait's reopening follows a brief closure due to bad weather.
US President Donald Trump said the US may have to restart bombing Iran if no deal is reached. The statement was made in the context of ongoing tensions between the US and Iran. Trump's comments were.
President Trump said the Strait of Hormuz was open again. Iran's top negotiator said the strait would close unless the US blockade of Iranian ports was lifted. The blockade would continue until a deal was reached,.
Iran operates a separate naval force, dubbed the "Mosquito Fleet," consisting of fast boats that can reach speeds over 115 miles per hour. A retired U. S. official describes it as a "disruptive force" in the Strait of Hormuz. The fleet poses a threat in the strategic waterway.
US President Donald Trump announced that discussions with Iran have yielded positive results, stating that many things have been negotiated and agreed upon. Trump did not specify the details of the agreements, but said he had "good news" on the matter.
The US Navy has clarified that temporary disruptions in mail delivery to deployed forces near Iran have been resolved. Mail delivery to US warships in the region was disrupted, but the issue has now been resolved.
Iran pushed back on Trump's claim that Tehran agreed to hand over its enriched uranium. Its stockpile of enriched uranium was not going anywhere, Iran said. The statement comes amid tensions over a potential U. S. blockade and Iran's threats to close the Strait of Hormuz.
NATO has established a new base in Istanbul, Turkey. The move comes as Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been pushing for greater military cooperation with the alliance, amid ongoing tensions with Russia and the conflict in Ukraine.
Russian forces targeted a power facility in Ukraine's Chernihiv region. The regional power distribution operator reported this on Telegram. Russian forces also targeted an energy facility in the Chernihiv region in Ukraine’s north, the regional power distribution operator said on Telegram.
Global food security is being reshaped by conflicts. The new reality is described as a Mad Max era by TURDEF, indicating a significant shift in global security dynamics. This change is impacting countries worldwide.
A senior State Department official met with Nicolás Castro, grandson of retired Cuban leader Raúl Castro, in Havana. The meeting was part of a new diplomatic push between the U. S. and Cuba. The talks took place during the official's trip to the island nation last week.
Democrats are highlighting the GOP tax law's bigger breaks. They are emphasizing the law's benefits to wealthy individuals and corporations. The law, passed by Republicans, lowers tax rates for many businesses and high-income earners.
Myanmar released a top ally of Aung San Suu Kyi. The move sparks small hopes for democracy. A 50-year-old Yangon resident expressed skepticism, saying there's no reason to be thankful as the ally was arrested unjustly.
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María Corina Machado, Venezuela's opposition leader, will hold a rally in Madrid on Saturday. She seeks to revive her push for political change amid US backing of Delcy Rodríguez and delays to the democratic transition. Machado's efforts come after her sidelining by the US following Nicolás Maduro's capture.
A magnitude 5 earthquake struck off Nagano, Japan. The quake hit Omachi in northern Nagano around 1:20 p. m. local time, hit Omachi in northern Nagano around 1:20 p. m., Nippon Hōsō Kyōkai said.
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