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Iran seizes ships in Strait of Hormuz after Trump halts attacks
Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, April 22, tightening its grip on the strategic route.
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Ukraine restarts Russian oil to Europe, unblocking 90-billion-euro EU loan
Resumption of oil deliveries enables Hungary to lift veto, with EU's 27 members now on track to formally approve loan.
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How Israel is destroying Lebanon’s water infrastructure
Israel is 'deliberately' attacking Lebanon's water, experts say, aiming to displace or kill south Lebanon's population.
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The Observers - Mapping the environmental toll of the Middle East war
Oil refineries set ablaze, missiles hitting pesticide factories, an oil slick in the Strait of Hormuz... In under two months, the US and Israel’s war on Iran has inflicted a heavy toll on the environment,…
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Israeli settlers block Palestinian children from school in the West Bank
Students, teachers and families stage daily peaceful sit-ins at the site of the fence near Umm al-Khair village.
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Iran’s leaders debate war and peace after Trump ceasefire extension
State television pushes line that Iranians want more war, but others urge reason and moderation.
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Trump calls Iran’s leadership ‘fractured’. Is it, and who’s in charge?
Almost 53 days into war, there is little evidence suggesting that Iranian government is fragmented.
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arts24 - From pop royalty to raw Americana: 'Michael', 'The New West' and 'Die, My Love'
This week's film show on arts24 spotlights a trio of strikingly different releases, led by Antoine Fuqua's highly anticipated biopic "Michael", which features a breakout performance from nephew Jaafar…
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Nepal’s home minister resigns, second cabinet exit in one month
Sudan Gurung steps down after less than a month in office, citing questions about his investments and other matters.
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Blockchain billionaire Sun takes Trump family’s crypto firm to court
World Liberty is under increasing scrutiny from some of its investors, who have complained about lack of transparency.
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Prize-winning book 'Houris' brings prison term for French-Algerian author Kamel Daoud
French-Algerian author Kamel Daoud says he has been sentenced in Algeria to three years in prison and fined over his award-winning novel “Houris,” which revisits the country’s civil war. The ruling reflects…
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Food security: Why UN chief Guterres’s plan to get fertiliser flowing in Hormuz is stalling
The United Nations is pushing its proposal for a humanitarian corridor to get fertiliser and other essential goods through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively blocked since the start of…
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