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Iran warned the US that interfering in the Strait of Hormuz would breach the ceasefire. A senior Iranian official made the statement on Monday. A senior Iranian official warned on Monday that Tehran would consider any US attempt to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz a breach of the ceasefire.
Houthi rebels and Somali pirates may be collaborating after an oil tanker hijacking in the Middle East. The location and timing of the attack fueled concerns about collaboration between Somali pirates and the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen under the cover of Mideast turmoil.
US gas prices rose over 30 cents a gallon last week. Prices were nearly $3 before the Iran war started. U. S. gas prices were nearly $3 an average prior to the start of the war in Iran.
The US plans to escort ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran warned this could breach the ceasefire. A senior Iranian official warned, however, that Tehran would consider any US attempt to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz a breach of the ceasefire.
Trump said the US will guide ships safely out of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also said Sunday that "very positive discussions" were under way with Iran.
Iran claims the US responded to its peace proposal, but Trump called it unacceptable. The US is yet to formally confirm it has responded. However, Trump reportedly told Israel's Kan News it was unacceptable.
Israeli restrictions impede garbage trucks in the West Bank, leaving trash mounds. Two Palestinian entrepreneurs are working to change this. Israeli restrictions on movement in the West Bank are impeding garbage trucks from reaching landfills, leaving Palestinians living amid mounds of trash.
Trump announced an operation to clear the Strait of Hormuz, putting the U. S.-Iran ceasefire at risk. U. S.-Iran ceasefire shaky as Trump announces operation to clear Strait of Hormuz MS NOW.
Iran has vowed that the Strait of Hormuz will never return to its pre-war state, following the US-Israel war on Tehran. Iran says the Strait of Hormuz will never return to the status quo that existed before the US-Israel war on Tehran.
Iran ruled out nuclear talks. The country is reviewing a US response aimed at ending the war. Iran said that there are absolutely no nuclear details in negotiation plan.
A bulk carrier near the Strait of Hormuz was reportedly under attack. The UK military confirmed the incident. Iran's Guards said the US faced two options: an impossible military operation or a bad deal.
Two US service members are missing in Morocco after an accident, prompting a search and rescue operation. A search and rescue operation is underway for the service members, who are believed to have been involved in an accident,.
Militias from Nigeria and Benin killed scores of Fulani herders. Security personnel had been arresting young men in Fulani settlements suspected of being informants for the al-Qaeda-linked Ansaru group, and shot those who resisted. The violence occurred during a crackdown on suspected herder informants.
China and the Philippines aim to improve ties after four years of tension. Analysts say domestic pressures may limit the thaw. After nearly four years of bilateral tensions, Beijing and Manila have signalled an intent to improve ties, but analysts say domestic and geopolitical pressures could limit how long the thaw lasts.
Pakistan's billion-dollar mining deal with the US is at risk due to attacks by the Baloch Liberation Army. The group's actions could undermine Pakistan's plans to secure the deal, which is worth over a billion dollars.
Three passengers died from a suspected hantavirus outbreak on an Atlantic cruise ship. One is in intensive care.
Diplomatic efforts are underway during a military stalemate, with experts citing nuanced moves to de-escalate tensions and find a peaceful resolution. Suzanne DiMaggio, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, explains the nuances of diplomatic moves at a time of military stalemate.
Global demand for rare earth minerals is fueling a surge in criminal activity in the Amazon Rainforest, where thieves target critical minerals used in drones and electric cars. Global demand for critical minerals, used to build drones and electric cars, is surging, setting of a new wave of criminality in the world’s largest rainforest.
A bulk carrier reported an attack near the Strait of Hormuz, the first in weeks. Live Updates: Bulk carrier reports 1st attack in weeks near Strait of Hormuz CBS News.
US President Trump said the US will help free up ships stuck in the Hormuz Strait starting Monday. Interference will be dealt with forcefully. US president says any interference with operation, which will start on Monday, will 'have to be dealt with forcefully'.
A Russia-NATO conflict may occur before 2029,: Russia-NATO Conflict May Come Before 2029 Военное дело.
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