live U.S. launches navy blockade of Iranian ports as Tehran vows retaliation- Tuesday 14 April
The U.S. military began a blockade of Iran's ports on Monday, President Donald Trump said, and Tehran threaten...
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Iran’s military warned of “more devastating and widespread” retaliation if civilians are targeted, following a reported missile strike in Haifa that killed at least two people at the weekend. However, the escalation comes amid continued U.S. pressure over reopening the Strait of Hormuz signalling a sharp intensification in both military and geopolitical stakes.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened severe strikes on Iran’s infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened by his deadline, however, reports suggest backchannel talks on a potential 45-day ceasefire are underway. As explosions hit Tehran and regional attacks expand across Gulf energy facilities, mixed messaging from Washington continues to unsettle markets and raise uncertainty over the war’s trajectory.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus, as Kyiv pushes to expand defence partnerships and share battlefield expertise, particularly in drone warfare. However, the outreach comes amid growing concern that global attention and military resources may shift away from Ukraine due to escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Hamas has refused to consider disarmament while key ceasefire conditions remain unmet, warning that such demands undermine ongoing negotiations. However, with the next phase of the U.S.-backed 'Board of Peace' plans stalled and mutual accusations of violations continuing, the fragile pause in fighting risks collapsing without further guarantees on Israel’s withdrawal.
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts are approaching a pivotal lunar flyby that could see them travel further than any humans in history, marking a major milestone in deep-space exploration. However, as the spacecraft enters the Moon’s gravitational sphere and communication blackouts loom, the mission remains a high-stakes test of systems designed for future lunar landings and eventual missions to Mars.
Israel has reprimanded Spain’s most senior diplomat in Tel Aviv after a giant effigy of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was blown up in a Spanish town.
U.S. President Donald Trump warned that any Iranian ships approaching ports in the Strait of Hormuz would be "immediately eliminated" on Monday, as the U.S. started its blockade.
Nine suspects were arrested on Saturday (11 April) in connection with a terror attack targeting a police post in Istanbul’s Beşiktaş district.
Millions of Orthodox Christians across the globe celebrated Easter, known as Holy Pascha, on Sunday (12 April) with midnight liturgies, candlelight processions and deeply rooted local traditions reflecting centuries of faith.
Afghanistan’s Foreign Ministry said on Sunday that talks with Pakistan had been positive, while Türkiye stressed the importance of stronger ties between Kabul and Islamabad.
A now-deleted artificial intelligence (AI) generated image by the U.S. President has sparked immense backlash across the political divide. It comes as Trump and the Pope continue their fued over the U.S. led war in the Middle East.
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Authorities in China have launched an investigation into a wave of online bullying targeting Olympic diving champion Quan Hongchan, as concerns grow over the impact of toxic fan behaviour on young public figures.
A U.S. federal judge has dismissed Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal, marking a setback in his ongoing legal battles with major media organisations he accuses of publishing misleading coverage.
Hungary’s election winner Péter Magyar has said he does not support Ukraine’s fast-track entry to the European Union and will uphold an opt-out allowing Hungary to avoid contributing to a €90 billion EU loan for Kyiv.
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