Iran, US still ‘far’ from breakthrough amid Strait of Hormuz impasse
Tehran is ‘fully prepared’ for US to resume hostilities at any moment, says Iran’s parliament speaker Ghalibaf. Iran and the
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Bulgarians head to polls for eighth time in five years
Bulgarians vote to elect a new parliament, after mass protests brought down the previous Conservative-led government in December. Published On
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Former Australian soldier speaks out against allegations of Afghan war crimes
(Corrects day to Sunday in first paragraph) SYDNEY, April 19 (Reuters) – Australia’s most decorated soldier, charged with war crimes
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Iraq fish die-off leaves farmers mourning lost livelihoods
On the banks of Iraq’s Tigris River, Haidar Kazem mourned 300 tonnes of the fish he had carefully raised in
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Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait
By Trevor Hunnicutt, Ariba Shahid and Muhammad Al Gebaly WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD, April 19 – Iran’s top negotiator said recent talks with
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North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles towards sea off its east coast
SEOUL, April 19 (Reuters) – North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles towards the sea off its east coast, South Korea
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Displaced Lebanese hesitant to return home as lasting truce uncertain
After the ceasefire in Lebanon took hold, Samah Hajoul headed back to her apartment in south Beirut — but only
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Pope Leo downplays feud with Trump, says 'not in my interest' to debate him
ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT, April 18 (Reuters) – Pope Leo sought to downplay his feud with U.S. President Donald Trumpon
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Trade ships hit in Hormuz as Iran reopening falters
A handful of oil and gas tankers crossed the Hormuz Strait Saturday during a brief reopening, tracking data showed, but
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Trade ships hit in Hormuz as Iran recloses strait
Commercial ships came under fire and threats from Iran’s military as they tried to cross the Strait of Hormuz on
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