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Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The White House said Trump is satisfied with the blockade. Middle East crisis live: White House says Trump ‘satisfied’ with blockade after Iran says it seized two ships in strait of Hormuz The Guardian.
Ambassador Bozell discussed United States-South Africa relations at a virtual panel. Virtual Panel on United States-South Africa Relations: Ambassador Bozell and a Shifting Global Landscape Global Atlanta.
The White House said Trump does not view Iran's seizure of non-US ships as a ceasefire violation. Trump doesn’t view Iran’s seizing of non-US ships as a ceasefire violation, White House says CNN.
Iranian forces seized two ships near the Strait of Hormuz after Trump extended a truce. Iran War Live Updates: Iranian Forces Claim to Seize 2 Ships Near Strait of Hormuz After Trump Extends Truce The New York Times.
Pope Leo urged justice reform in Equatorial Guinea's prisons during his visit. Equatorial Guinea's prison conditions face scrutiny as Pope Leo pushes for humane treatment and reforms during his visit.
Iran attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz as US forces headed to the Middle East. Live Updates: Iran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz as thousands more U. S. forces head for Middle East CBS News.
Iran attacked three ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump extended a ceasefire indefinitely. Live updates: Iran attacks 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump indefinitely extends ceasefire AP News.
Two Al-Akhbar journalists were injured in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon. The Lebanese daily newspaper Al-Akhbar said its two journalists were injured in Israeli strike.
The White House is assessing NATO allies' stances on Iran using a list. 'Naughty and Nice' List By White House To Assess NATO Allies Over Iran War Stance Republic World.
Iran has stated it cannot reopen the Strait of Hormuz under a US naval blockade. The statement comes after the US-Iran conflict began on February 28. US-Iran war broke out on February 28.
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.
Nepal Home Minister Sudan Gurung resigned over financial transactions. Gurung is the second minister to leave the new government.
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.
Trump has secured a temporary reprieve for eight women facing execution in Iran. The fate of US-Iran talks hosted by Pakistan remains unclear.
Pope Leo visited prisoners in Equatorial Guinea, telling them they are not alone, during his four-nation Africa tour. Pope Leo's four-nation Africa tour has pushed towards a dramatic close, with the pontiff braving a heavy rainstorm to greet prisoners in Equatorial Guinea.
Manchester City defeated Burnley with a narrow win at Turf Moor.
US stocks climbed toward records on strong earnings despite rising oil prices. In the bond market, Treasury yields eased despite the gain in oil prices.
Nepal's new government faces instability with two resignations and border anger. Since Balen Shah took office, his government has been rocked by instability.
A South Korean national was arrested outside Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine for holding a political banner. Police said a South Korean national holding a banner with political messages was arrested at Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine to Japan's war dead.
EU finance ministers have agreed to unblock a €90 billion loan to Ukraine after resolving a dispute with Hungary. The move comes as Kyiv reports the restart of operations at the Druzhba pipeline, which Hungary relies on for Russian oil imports.
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.
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