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Trump orders US Navy to block Hormuz Strait after peace talks fail

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12 Apr 06:30 PM

Trump orders US Navy to block Hormuz Strait after Iran talks fail

Trump ordered a US Navy blockade after six weeks of war and failed talks.

12 Apr 05:57 PM

Blockade, failed talks, frayed nerves: A region braced for war to return

Talks in Islamabad collapsed after more than 20 hours without an agreement.

12 Apr 05:38 PM

Iran building roadblocks at nuclear site to prevent ground attack

At least half of Iran's 400kg of highly enriched uranium is stored at Isfahan.

11 Apr 07:27 AM

Mythos AI alarm bells: Fair warning or marketing hype?

Experts warn Mythos could let hackers cripple banks and hospitals within hours.

11 Apr 06:32 AM

Kamala Harris tells cheering crowd she’s ‘thinking about’ another White House run

The first black woman to be Vice-President was described as a strong potential candidate.

11 Apr 04:13 AM

Lebanon says Israel talks set for Tuesday in US

Israel insists it will not discuss a ceasefire with Hezbollah at the meeting.

11 Apr 02:32 AM

Trump says Strait of Hormuz will open ‘fairly soon’

A two-week ceasefire was agreed on Tuesday before peace talks start in Islamabad.

11 Apr 02:20 AM

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03 Apr 06:00 PM

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Trump orders US Navy to block Hormuz Strait after peace talks fail

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Crude prices plunge, stocks surge as US and Iran agree ceasefire

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03 Apr 08:36 PM

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11 Apr 01:54 AM

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08 Apr 04:55 AM

US-Iran ceasefire agreed on, Strait of Hormuz to reopen

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