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The US announced a new military strategy to secure the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping. The administration has announced a new military strategy designed to open up the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, but it's unclear if this will break Iran's grip on the key waterway.
US President Donald Trump is trying to increase economic pressure on Iran, but Tehran is unlikely to make a deal without a significant compromise. Iran's government has shown no signs of backing down from its nuclear program.
A miscalculation over the Strait of Hormuz could lead to all-out war between the US and Iran. Neither the US nor Iran are willing to compromise on the Strait of Hormuz, increasing the chance of miscalculation.
The Council on Foreign Relations discusses Europe's response to the Iran war. Europe’s Response to the Iran War Council on Foreign Relations.
The UN is considering a draft resolution that threatens sanctions on Iran unless it opens the Strait of Hormuz. The resolution aims to pressure Iran to lift its blockade. Draft UN resolution threatens sanctions on Iran unless it opens Strait of Hormuz The Times of Israel.
Sudan has recalled its ambassador to Addis Ababa, accusing Ethiopia of being behind attacks on Khartoum's airport. The move comes after Sudanese officials said Ethiopian forces launched strikes on the airport.
The US is seeking UN support to pressure Iran into opening the Strait of Hormuz. The move aims to break Iran's control over the strategic waterway. US Seeks Support ’s Hormuz Chokehold Bloomberg. com.
US President Donald Trump said Iran should surrender in the war, calling for the country to 'wave the white flag of surrender'. The statement comes amid ongoing tensions between the US and Iran.
Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun is facing pressure to meet with Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu on a US visit this month. The meeting could inflame tensions between Lebanon and Israel. Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun is under pressure to meet with Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu on a US visit this month.
Ukraine accused Putin of cynicism for attacks during ceasefire talks. Ukraine war live: Putin accused of ‘utter cynicism’ for attacks amid ceasefire talks The Independent.
The US plans to hike tariffs on EU cars to 25 percent due to non-compliance. US says it will hike tariffs to 25% because the EU has not complied with trade deal last year that set tariffs at 15%.
Russian forces killed more than 20 people ahead of proposed ceasefires by Kyiv and Moscow. Kyiv plans to begin a truce on 6 May, while Moscow declared a pause for its Victory Day parade.
Russian attacks killed 26 people in Ukraine before Kyiv announced a ceasefire. The attack occurred despite Moscow's declaration of a pause for its Victory Day parade. Russian attacks kill 26 in Ukraine before Kyiv-announced ceasefire Al Jazeera.
Freshworks will cut 11% of its jobs due to AI changes in the software sector.
The International Labour Organization recommends prioritizing lifelong learning to mitigate AI's impact on jobs. Only 16% of workers received structured training in the past year, highlighting inequalities in access to learning.
OPEC's potential break may lead to energy volatility. How unstable is the global oil market.
Matthew Brown is the Sergio Vieira de Mello Visiting Chair in Post-Conflict Diplomacy at Seton Hall. Seton Hall Welcomes Matthew Brown, Sergio Vieira de Mello Visiting Chair in Post-Conflict Diplomacy Seton Hall.
The US mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz will be temporary. U. S. mission to reopen Strait of Hormuz will be temporary, Hegseth says The Washington Post.
Trump officials made secret oil deals in Venezuela despite vows of accountability. Trump officials and their Venezuelan allies have promised a new era of accountability to unlock Venezuela’s immense oil wealth.
US President Trump's "Project Freedom" may escalate tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Could US President Trump's "Project Freedom" clear the congestion in the Strait of Hormuz? Or could it lead to an escalation of hostilities?
Seton Hall graduate leads tech policy and global AI initiatives in Malaysia. Diplomacy Grad Leads Tech Policy and Global AI Initiatives in Malaysia Seton Hall.
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