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Trump hosts Israeli and Lebanese officials at the White House for preliminary peace talks. The preliminary peace talks, scheduled for later today, were moved to the White House from the State Department.
Trump ordered the US military to shoot and kill Iranian boats mining the Strait of Hormuz. Live updates: Trump orders U. S. military to 'shoot and kill' Iranian boats mining Strait of Hormuz NBC News.
Trump ordered the navy to shoot and kill Iranian boats immediately. Iran war live: Trump orders navy to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian boats immediately The Independent.
Israel warned it can return Iran to dark ages after Trump issued a Hormuz shoot and kill order. Iran war latest: Israel warns it can 'return Iran to dark ages' - after Trump issues Hormuz 'shoot and kill' order Sky News.
European airlines cancelled thousands of flights due to jet fuel shortages caused by the Iran war. The soaring cost of jet fuel is forcing European airlines to cancel tens of thousands of flights, while energy authorities warned of a possible jet fuel shortage if supplies aren't replenished soon.
Trump will meet Lebanon and Israel envoys during peace talks after a 10-day truce was announced. The United States announced a 10-day truce shortly after the first meeting.
Dissent is rising inside the US military over the US-Israel war on Iran with protests and quiet resistance. From protests to quiet resistance, dissent is rising inside the United States military over the US-Israel war on Iran.
Climate shocks and conflict have pushed over 6 million Somalis to the brink of hunger, with children at risk of acute malnutrition. Drought and failed rains have exacerbated the crisis, leaving families struggling to access basic necessities.
Israeli forces shot a Palestinian teenager in the shoulder during a raid in the occupied West Bank, and he later died in hospital. The incident has sparked outrage among Palestinian communities, who are calling for an end to military operations in the region.
Tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea remain high, despite a temporary delay in escalation due to the war in Iran. Analysts warn that renewed armed conflict cannot be ruled out, as the underlying issues between the two countries remain unresolved.
The Navy's top civilian official is leaving office immediately, the Pentagon said, without giving a reason, as the Navy blockades Iranian ports. No reason was given for the unexpected departure of the Navy’s top civilian official, coming as the sea service has imposed a blockade of Iranian ports.
A teenager in Karachi became the first Congo virus fatality in Pakistan. Concern among health officials in Karachi with the festival of Id al-Azha due next month.
France and the UK lead a multinational mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz. France and the UK are leading efforts to establish a multinational mission to safeguard shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump says the UK king's visit may repair US and UK ties. The statement comes after the US president repeatedly criticised UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for his handling of the Middle East conflict.
Indonesia has agreed to receive 150 million barrels of oil from Russia, amid global energy pressures from the Middle East conflict. The deal aims to bolster Indonesia's energy reserves and mitigate the impact of rising fuel prices.
Russia reported toxic rain and ordered locals to stay home after a Ukrainian oil strike in Tuapse on April 20. The strike triggered a huge blaze and sent thick black smoke into the sky over the coastal city.
Donald Trump said the King's visit could help repair US and UK relations. In a phone interview with the BBC's North America editor, the president discussed next week's visit and his relationship with the UK PM.
The US Senate passed an ICE funding resolution in a first step to break the impasse over Donald Trump's immigration plans. Republicans take first step, but long road remains to break impasse over funding Donald Trump's immigration enforcement.
Bengal saw 92% voter turnout and Tamil Nadu 85% amid poll violence. In today’s episode, we look at the key election trends in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, tracking major shifts ahead of polling.
Fossil records show that a massive marine reptile, the 'Cretaceous Kraken', roamed the world's oceans during the age of dinosaurs. Estimated to be over 15 meters long, this creature was a top predator in its ecosystem.
The US has reclassified some marijuana products as less dangerous, marking a shift away from heavy penalization. The move reflects growing efforts to legalize marijuana, with the US government easing restrictions on certain cannabis products.
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