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Iran's Revolutionary Guards closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing a US blockade. Two ships reported being fired on as they attempted to cross the strait. The ships' status is unknown.
Donald Trump declared Iran cannot blackmail the US after an attack near the Hormuz Strait. US-Iran war latest: Iran can’t blackmail us, says Trump after Hormuz attack The Telegraph.
Israel’s military said troops in southern Lebanon identified armed groups crossing a newly established "Yellow Line" ceasefire boundary, similar to the Gaza border demarcation, on 12 April 2025. The statement followed clashes where fighters approached Israeli positions from the northern side of the line.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei praised the country's military for standing up to US-Israel plans, saying Iran exposed their weakness. Khamenei made the comments during a speech in Tehran, where he also thanked the Iranian people for their support during the conflict.
One Indian vessel passed through the Strait of Hormuz while four others retreated as Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired on them. U. S. President Donald Trump warned Iran against using the strait to pressure Washington.
Mariana Mazzucato says the Iran war has already triggered a global economic shock. The US and European economies are expected to suffer losses of around $200 billion due to the conflict. The price of oil has surged, hitting a seven-year high, further exacerbating the economic impact.
Pope Leo XIV stated he has no desire to debate US President Donald Trump during a visit to Angola. The two leaders have exchanged criticism since the pope spoke out against the Iran war.
Sudanese refugees are arriving in Morocco after fleeing war. They are getting stuck due to borders and bureaucracy. A growing number of Sudanese refugees are arriving into Morocco after fleeing war, but find themselves stuck.
A French soldier was killed in an attack on a UN mission in southern Lebanon. The incident occurred near the town of Naqoura, where a group of unidentified assailants fired on a UN convoy.
Pope Leo XIV visited a shrine in Angola where enslaved Africans were baptized before being forced onto the Atlantic voyage. The site symbolizes colonialism's legacy, which the Pope addressed during his visit.
U. S. officials visited Havana to present proposals for Cuban reforms. The delegation warned Cuba's leadership that it had a narrow window to implement the economic and political changes demanded by the Trump administration. The exact nature of the proposals remains unclear.
A US appeals court allowed construction of a ballroom at the White House to resume. The work was halted due to a lawsuit. Construction is expected to continue until a hearing in June.
Trump said the US will not be blackmailed after Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz again. The strait handles 20% of global oil shipments. War latest: Trump says US won't be blackmailed as Strait of Hormuz closed again Sky News.
Mexican authorities arrested Janos Balla, a 48-year-old Hungarian fugitive. He was taken into custody in Quintana Roo as part of President Claudia Sheinbaum's efforts to increase cartel arrests. Fugitive Janos Balla, 48, was arrested in Quintana Roo as President Claudia Sheinbaum seeks to increase cartel arrests.
Mexico's president denied a diplomatic crisis with Spain. Sheinbaum said there were no tensions over Spanish colonisation. The Mexican president says there were never tension over Spainish colonisation, which had become a thorny issue.
The US Navy launched strikes on several alleged drug boats in international waters. The attacks have sparked controversy among critics who claim they are ineffective and primarily aimed at appeasing Trump's domestic supporters. The strikes are the latest in a series of operations targeting suspected narcotics traffickers.
A gunman opened fire on Saturday in Kyiv, killing six people and taking hostages in a supermarket. The shooter barricaded himself inside and refused to negotiate with authorities. The incident is being investigated as a potential terrorist act.
Werder Bremen fans clashed with police before and after their 1-0 loss to Hamburg SV in the northern German derby. Several fans were detained and police used pepper spray to disperse the crowd. The match was played at the Weserstadion in Bremen.
Tesla launched robotaxis in Dallas and Houston. The service allows users to hail autonomous taxis using the Tesla app.
Brighton's Lewis Rutter scored a stoppage-time equalizer to deny Tottenham a crucial victory in their Premier League match. The goal came in the 95th minute, securing a 2-2 draw for Brighton at the Amex Stadium.
FBI Director Kash Patel faces concerns over his conduct and availability. Patel responded to a report criticizing his actions. Concerns mount over FBI Director Kash Patel’s conduct, availability; he hits back at report. .
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