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Iran's leaders believe they can outlast President Trump in a standoff, which could devastate average Iranians economically. Iran’s leaders believe that they can withstand an enduring standoff longer than President Trump.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards seized two cargo ships near the Strait of Hormuz, state media reported. The incident occurred as President Trump renewed a cease-fire, with both sides seeking control in the waterway.
Iranian forces seized two ships near the Strait of Hormuz. The incident occurred after a cease-fire extension. Iran War Live Updates: Iranian Forces Claim Seizure of 2 Ships Near Strait of Hormuz After Trump Extends Cease-Fire The New York Times.
The US halted dollar shipments to Iraq's economy to force the government to distance itself from Iran. The United States has halted dollar shipments to Iraq’s cash-based economy in an effort to force the Baghdad government to distance itself from Iran.
Three ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz after the US extended a cease-fire and blockade. The incident occurred despite a 10-day truce brokered by the US, which is set to expire.
Netanyahu convinced President Donald Trump to attack Iran alongside Israel, a plan rejected by three prior US presidents. Netanyahu convinced US President Donald Trump to attack Iran alongside Israel.
Iran attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz as thousands of US forces headed to the Middle East. Live Updates: Iran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz as thousands more U. S.
Israeli strikes on Lebanon killed at least four people and wounded journalists in at-Tiri. Journalists wounded in Israeli attacks in at-Tiri, Lebanon's National News Agency (NNA) reports.
Israeli strikes in Lebanon killed 3 people. Lebanon will seek a truce extension in talks with Israel on April 23, 2026. Ahead of the talks on Thursday (April 23, 2026), Israel called on the Lebanese government to "work together" with it against Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah.
The European Union has suspended consideration of a lucrative association agreement with Israel due to trade, historical, and internal rifts. The move comes amid ongoing tensions between the EU and Israel over various issues.
US and Iran may hold talks within three days, President Trump said. Iran's Guards claim to have seized two ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz. Iran Guards say 'seized' two ships attempting to cross Strait of Hormuz; Iran says it has yet to decide whether to join a new round of talks with the U. S.
Janet Fordham, a British woman, died in a road crash in Ghana after traveling to recoup money lost to romance scammers. She had been cheated out of up to £1m in a string of scams.
Israel is deliberately attacking Lebanon's water infrastructure, experts say, aiming to displace or kill the population in south Lebanon. The attacks have been ongoing for some time. Israel is 'deliberately' attacking Lebanon's water, experts say, aiming to displace or kill south Lebanon's population.
A European spy agency has issued a warning about a potential war between Russia and NATO. The agency has raised concerns about the rising tensions between the two. Horror Russia-NATO war warning issued by European spy agency Daily Express.
The EU will unblock a €90 billion loan for Ukraine by April 23, 2026. Hungary awaits Russian oil through the Druzhba pipeline. Diplomats said the definitive sign-off should come by Thursday (April 23, 2026) as Budapest waits for Russian oil to arrive through the Druzhba pipeline after Kyiv said operations had restarted.
Ukraine reopened the Druzhba pipeline, ending a months-long stalemate over oil supplies to Hungary. The EU approved a €90bn loan. Ukraine says it has reopened the Druzhba pipeline, after months of stalemate over stalled oil supplies to neighbouring Hungary.
Ukraine has restarted oil deliveries to Europe, enabling Hungary to lift its veto on a 90-billion-euro EU loan. The move clears the way for the EU's 27 members to formally approve the loan.
EU ambassadors meet to discuss a $106 billion loan to Ukraine, delayed by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's objections. After months of impasse because of objections from Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary, ambassadors were meeting to discuss a key step on the way to disbursing the much-needed money.
The British Army has used a civilian ferry to transport over 1,400 troops to mainland Europe for the first time in a generation. The move was likely a logistical solution to meet military needs.
A South Korean national was arrested at Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine for holding a banner with political messages. Japan's prime minister did not attend the ceremony. Police said a South Korean national holding a banner with political messages was arrested at Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine to Japan's war dead.
Deutsche Telecom and T-Mobile US are considering a merger. Details of the potential deal are not yet available.
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