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UNITED NATIONS, Apr 16: China’s UN envoy has described the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as “a dangerous and irre...

China Calls US Strait of Hormuz Blockade “Dangerous and Irresponsible”

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China Calls US Strait of Hormuz Blockade “Dangerous and Irresponsible”

WASHINGTON, Apr 16: US President Donald Trump announced on social media that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to begin a ...

Trump Announces 10-Day Ceasefire Between Israel and Lebanon

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Trump Announces 10-Day Ceasefire Between Israel and Lebanon

BERLIN, Apr 16: Germany’s largest shipping company Hapag-Lloyd has reported growing strain on its crews amid the ongoin...

“Difficult Days and Weeks” for Crews Trapped in Strait of Hormuz Blockade

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“Difficult Days and Weeks” for Crews Trapped in Strait of Hormuz Blockade

WASHINGTON, Apr 16: The US blockade on Iran applies to all vessels heading to or from Iranian ports, regardless of nati...

Iran Blockade Applies to All Ships To and From Its Ports, Says It Will Continue “for as Long as It Takes”

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Iran Blockade Applies to All Ships To and From Its Ports, Says It Will Continue “for as Long as It Takes”

WASHINGTON, Apr 16: US forces have turned back 13 vessels since the start of a maritime blockade targeting Iran, Chairm...

US Forces Turn Back 13 Ships in Iran Blockade Enforcement

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US Forces Turn Back 13 Ships in Iran Blockade Enforcement

WASHINGTON, Apr 16: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the US Navy is using “less than 10% of America’s naval ...

$US Navy is using a fraction of its total power to enforce Iran blockade$

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US Navy is using a fraction of its total power to enforce Iran blockade

WASHINGTON, April 16, (AP): US military forces struck a vessel Wednesday in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing three me...

US strikes another vessel and kills 3 men it says trafficking drugs in Eastern Pacific

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US strikes another vessel and kills 3 men it says trafficking drugs in Eastern Pacific

JOHANNESBURG, April 16, (AP): South African opposition party leader Julius Malema was sentenced to five years in prison...

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South African politician Malema jailed for 5 years for firing rifle shots at rally

MIDDELBURG, Netherlands, April 16, (AP): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was awarded the prestigious Internatio...

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Zelenskyy receives international prize honoring his and Ukraine's courage and resilience

PARIS, Apr 16: World leaders are set to gather in Paris for a high-level meeting focused on efforts to ensure the reope...

France, UK Host Germany, Norway in Paris Talks on Strait of Hormuz

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France, UK Host Germany, Norway in Paris Talks on Strait of Hormuz

MANAMA, Apr 16: Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air has announced a phased resumption of flights to multiple internatio...

Gulf Air to Resume Wide Network of Flights from May 2026

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Gulf Air to Resume Wide Network of Flights from May 2026

SAN SALVADOR, April 16, (AP): Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele on Wednesday signed into law constitutional reforms to ...

El Salvador’s Bukele signs reforms allowing life prison sentences for people as young as 12

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El Salvador’s Bukele signs reforms allowing life prison sentences for people as young as 12

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