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Iran war live: Trump says Tehran wants deal as US blockade in Hormuz begins
Iran accuses US of committing piracy as thousands rally in Tehran against the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
Hezbollah leader urges Lebanon’s government to pull out of Israel talks
Naim Qassem says planned talks in Washington, DC, are a ploy to pressure Hezbollah into laying down its weapons.
What’s behind Viktor Orban’s defeat in Hungary’s election?
Hungary's opposition has defeated the prime minister by a landslide.
New White House report has plans to fix US housing shortage of 10 million
A new report lays out a blueprint for how more home construction would help the middle class and the overall economy.
UN experts slam attacks on Gaza shelters, forced displacement in West Bank
Panel details incidents of violence by Israeli forces and settlers against displaced Palestinians in Gaza and West Bank.
Energy prices rise despite Jones Act suspension by Trump
Shipping costs have increased by more than 10 percent in the past month due to the US-Israel war on Iran.
UN urges ‘all parties’ to respect navigation in Strait of Hormuz
UN Secretary-General is calling on ‘all parties’ to respect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Hezbollah rejects Lebanon’s direct negotiations with Israel
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has urged Lebanon to cancel a planned Washington meeting with Israeli representatives.
Trump deletes image of himself as Jesus-like saviour after backlash
Trump draws criticism from church leaders and conservatives over AI-Jesus image and pope remarks.
Colombia to cull up to 80 hippos linked to drug lord Pablo Escobar
Introduced by Pablo Escobar in the 1980s, the hippos are a tourist attraction but a headache for authorities and locals.