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Trump’s threat to blockade Hormuz: Why it’s the latest major escalation
Analysts warn Washington’s blockade could harm the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran.
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Starmer says UK will not support US blockade of Strait of Hormuz
Other US allies criticise Trump’s move, including France, Spain and Turkiye, and China also condemns the plan.
Millions in war-ravaged Sudan surviving on one meal a day, say NGOs
Many people resorting to eating leaves and animal feed to survive in North Darfur and South Kordofan states.
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US blockade of Iran would worsen global energy crisis, analysts say
While US military says it will blockade Iranian ports only, move would have ripples worldwide, according to analysts.
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Protesters rally in Paris against ‘liberty-killing’ anti-Semitism bill
Hundreds of protesters gathered in Paris to oppose a proposed law aimed at combating ‘renewed forms’ of anti-Semitism.
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What Iran is saying about US plan to blockade ports
Iran’s military has called US blockade plans in the Strait of Hormuz an “act of piracy”.
Published On 13 Apr 2026
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Refugee in my own city: Surviving Tehran’s bombing, with my cat for company
Despite the relentless bombing, Sana refuses to flee Tehran, clinging to resilience and fleeting moments of normalcy.
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Why oil prices aren’t what you think – and what it means for global supply
Growing gap between physical and on-paper oil prices points to more serious energy shock than appreciated, analysts say.
Pope Leo lands in Algeria for historic visit as he starts Africa tour
The pope will also visit Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea during his 11-day trip to the continent.
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Iran war: US ‘blockade’ to Lebanon fighting, what’s happening on day 45?
The move to blockade the Strait of Hormuz is the latest escalation in the war after failure to sign peace deal.
