US Marines detain ship attempting to breach blockade on Iranian ports, Trump says President Trump said on April 19, 2026 that US Marines detained a ship attempting to breach a…
Germany Readies Navy for Potential Mine-Clearing Mission in the Strait of Hormuz Germany prepares its navy for a potential mine‑clearing mission in the Strait of Hormuz, pending a ceasefire, international…
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Trump Says JD Vance Will Not Lead U.S. Delegation to Pakistan Talks with Iran President Trump says JD Vance will not lead the U.S. delegation to Pakistan for renewed talks…
Irbid chemical factory fire injures 14 after blaze in pesticide tank Irbid chemical factory fire injures 14 after a blaze in a pesticide tank at Al‑Hassan Industrial City in Ramtha;…
Syrian Authorities Thwart Hezbollah-linked Rocket Plot in Quneitra Syrian authorities say they foiled a Hezbollah-linked rocket plot aimed at launching missiles “outside the borders,” arresting suspects in the Quneitra governorate…
Nawaf Salam visit to France: Macron to receive Lebanese PM in Paris on April 21, 2026 French President Emmanuel Macron will host Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam in Paris on…
EU enlargement vision stalls as member states balk at fast-track Ukraine accession EU leaders are divided over EU enlargement including Ukraine; fears of populist backlash, vetoes and legal hurdles threaten…
Ukraine drone strikes on Russian oil terminals risk strengthening Kremlin finances despite export disruption Ukraine drone strikes on Russian oil terminals aim to cut Kremlin war revenue, but rising oil…
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