Iran reasserts control of Hormuz Strait as Trump warns against ‘blackmail’
Top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says US naval blockade of Iran’s ports is ‘a clumsy and ignorant decision’.
Day: April 19, 2026
Iran Says the Strait of Hormuz Is Closed Again
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they were closing the Strait of Hormuz until the U.S. blockade was lifted. Two Indian-flagged ships reported being hit as they tried to cross the passage.
Strait of Hormuz closed again after ships fired on
Iran says it is again closing the Strait of Hormuz after two merchant ships were attacked.
Pope Leo Says News Outlets Misunderstood Recent Remarks as Trump Criticism
Pope Leo XIV said that news outlets misinterpreted his recent remarks as criticism of President Trump. The pontiff has called for an end to the violence in the Middle East but told reporters on Saturday he had no interest in debating the president.
Mexico’s Sheinbaum denies ‘diplomatic crisis’ with Spain after conquest row
The Mexican president says there were never tensions over Spanish colonisation, which had become a thorny issue.
Mexico’s Sheinbaum denies ‘diplomatic crisis’ with Spain after conquest row – BBC
Mexico’s Sheinbaum denies ‘diplomatic crisis’ with Spain after conquest row BBCWith a handshake, Spain and Mexico put diplomatic tussle over their colonial past behind them AP NewsMexico’s Sheinbaum travels to Barcelona for ‘progr…
Strait of Hormuz: Open, closed, open, closed – What’s actually happening?
The confusion around the Strait of Hormuz continues at pace. Having opened the straight on Friday for commercial vessels, Iran has moved to close the crucial channel once again. Tehran has accused the United States of “piracy” and added that any ship …
Gay Couple Face Online Fury for Video Making Fun of Crying Baby: ‘There Is No Mama’
Fury has erupted online after a gay country singer posted a video appearing to poke fun at his baby, who was seemingly crying out for his mother.
Strait of Hormuz closed again, Iran says, as ships attacked
Tehran is blaming a US blockade for its actions, saying it breaches the ceasefire the two reached.
Macron, UNIFIL blame Hezbollah for killing of French peacekeeper in Lebanon
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