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Iran launches drone strikes on US vessels in retaliation for cargo ship seizure
WASHINGTON, April 20 — Iranian forces launched drone strikes yesterday on multiple American vessels in retaliation for US forces firing on and intercepting an Iranian ship, Anadolu Ajansi reported, citing […]
US begins Philippines war games in thick of Middle East conflict
MANILA, April 20 — Thousands of American and Philippine troops, joined for the first time by a significant contingent of Japanese forces, began annual military exercises today set against the […]
Thousands return to fire-hit Hong Kong complex for first time since deadly blaze
HONG KONG, April 20 — Thousands of Hong Kong residents who lost their homes in a massive fire last year are set to return from today for the first time […]
North Korea tests short-range missiles under Kim Jong Un’s supervision
SEOUL, April 20 — North Korea has test-fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles, the government news agency reported today, the latest in a recent flurry of launches by the nuclear-armed state. […]
Israel army probes image of soldier hitting Jesus statue with hammer in Lebanon
JERUSALEM, April 20 — The Israeli army said yesterday that it was looking into the authenticity of an image circulating on social media that appears to show a soldier in […]
Iran says no to US talks in Pakistan after warship fires on cargo vessel in Gulf of Oman
WASHINGTON, April 20 — Iran is not currently planning to attend talks with the United States, state media said, after President Donald Trump ordered US negotiators to travel to Pakistan […]
Iran military vows to ‘soon respond’ after US destroyer hits cargo shipÂ
TEHRAN, April 20 — Iran’s military has vowed to respond after a US destroyer yesterday fired on an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman that tried to evade […]
US shooting leaves eight children aged one to 14 dead in suspected domestic attack
WASHINGTON, April 20 — Eight children were killed in a shooting spree early yesterday in the southern US state of Louisiana, in what police said appears to have been an […]
US destroyer fires on, seizes Iranian cargo ship accused of evading blockade in Gulf of Oman
WASHINGTON, April 20 — A US destroyer yesterday fired on and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman that tried to evade a US naval blockade, President […]
Trump’s pressure point: Hormuz crisis shows Iran can hit the US where it hurts — the economy
Iran’s control of Strait of Hormuz exposed US economic vulnerability, raising domestic pressure on Trump Allies and rivals question US reliability, analysts warn of long-term economic, geopolitical fallout Russia and […]