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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 […]
China turns Taiwan’s own voices against it, tapping influencers and politicians to sway public opinion
Chinese state media amplify Taiwan opposition voices to undermine DPP government, IORG data show Campaign aims in part to undercut Taiwan’s push to lift defence spending, Taiwan officials say Taiwan […]
What the Strait of Hormuz is and why it remains the world’s most sensitive energy chokepoint
TEHRAN, April 20 — Iran’s foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz was open for all commercial vessels for the remainder of the US-brokered 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Iran-backed […]
Why UK PM Starmer is facing fresh calls to quit after new Mandelson vetting details emerge
LONDON, April 19 — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing renewed calls to resign over his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US after the government […]
UK ministers back PM Starmer amid Epstein-linked scandal
LONDON, April 19 — British government ministers today backed embattled premier Keir Starmer as he struggles to shake off a scandal over long-time Jeffrey Epstein associate Peter Mandelson. Starmer is […]