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Trump says Hormuz Strait 'sealed up tigh...
Trump says Hormuz Strait 'sealed up tight' until Iran agrees to make a deal, no ship can enter or leave without US approval
Trump says Hormuz Strait 'sealed up tight' until Iran agrees to make a deal, no ship can enter or leave without US approval
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Trump orders US forces to strike on boat...
Trump orders US forces to strike on boats putting mines in Hormuz
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he has ordered the US Navy "to shoot and kill" any boat putting mines in the waters of the Strait of Hormuz.
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EU formally approves 900-bln-euro loan p...
EU formally approves 900-bln-euro loan package for Ukraine: Costa
European Council President Antonio Costa said on Thursday that the European Union (EU) has formally approved a 900-billion-euro (1.05 trillion US dollars) loan package for Ukraine.
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Russian oil supplies to Slovakia via Dru...
Russian oil supplies to Slovakia via Druzhba pipeline restored
Russian oil supplies to Slovakia via the Druzhba pipeline resumed early Thursday after a suspension of nearly three months, Slovak Minister of Economy Denisa Sakova said.
20:09
ICC confirms trial against former Philip...
ICC confirms trial against former Philippine President Duterte
The International Criminal Court on Thursday confirmed all three counts of "crimes against humanity" against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and committed him to trial.
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US military intercepts Iran-linked oil t...
US military intercepts Iran-linked oil tanker in Indian Ocean
The US Department of War said Thursday that its forces had intercepted an Iran-linked oil tanker in the Indian Ocean.
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Explainer: What lies behind dismissal of...
Explainer: What lies behind dismissal of top military leaders in Trump administration?
The Pentagon announced on Wednesday the unexpected removal of US Navy Secretary John Phelan from his post, without providing any explanation or clarifying whether the decision was voluntary.
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Voting underway for legislative assembly...
Voting underway for legislative assembly elections in 2 key Indian states
Voting for the legislative assembly elections that began Thursday morning is underway in two key Indian states of West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, officials said.
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5 in critical condition after train coll...
5 in critical condition after train collision in Denmark
Five people are in critical condition after two trains collided head-on in Denmark on Thursday morning, Danish broadcaster DR reported.
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US tariff refund a helpful step on path ...
US tariff refund a helpful step on path to correcting mistakes: commerce ministry
The U.S. move to refund certain tariffs is a helpful step on the path to correcting its mistakes, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.Spokesperson He Yongqian made the remarks at a regular press briefing in response to a question about U.S. Customs and Border Protection initiating tariff
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Spring view of Warsaw in Poland...
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Spring view of Warsaw in Poland
People relax by a lake at a park in Warsaw, Poland, April 22, 2026.
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Eurasian Book Fair held in Astana, Kazak...
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Eurasian Book Fair held in Astana, Kazakhstan
People browse books during the Eurasian Book Fair in Astana, Kazakhstan, April 22, 2026. This event is held here from April 22 to 26.
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US tariff refunds a positive step toward...
US tariff refunds a positive step toward correcting wrong course: MOFCOM
Asked to comment on reports that the US Customs and Border Protection has begun processing refunds for tariffs on April 20, and asked how China will safeguard the interests of its exporters, Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yongqian said on Thursday that China has taken note of the
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11 killed in multi-vehicle collision in ...
11 killed in multi-vehicle collision in northern India
At least 11 people were killed in a multi-vehicle collision in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, police said Thursday.
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