As fentanyl crisis evolves, experts say US is still ‘behind the eight ball’
The Trump administration's militarised approach and cuts to health programmes threaten progress against fentanyl.
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aljazeera.com
18.04.2026
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade of its ports
Two Indian ships crossing the Strait of Hormuz have come under fire.
World
aljazeera.com
18.04.2026
Iran war live: Tehran says US blockade of ports must end as strait opens
Tens of thousands of people forcibly displaced by Israeli attacks on Lebanon use first day of ceasefire to return home.
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aljazeera.com
18.04.2026
Trump seeks ‘resolution’ of his $10bn lawsuit against IRS, spurring concern
Critics warn that Trump could arrange his own settlement by negotiating with a US Justice Department under his control.
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aljazeera.com
18.04.2026
World reacts to Strait of Hormuz reopening amid US-Iran conflict
Politicians and industry welcome reopening of the vital waterway after throttling of traffic caused oil prices to spike.
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aljazeera.com
17.04.2026
US confirms transit fare spike to $150 for World Cup fans in New Jersey
Fares confirmed at nearly 12-time hike to get from Manhattan’s Penn Station to the Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford.
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aljazeera.com
17.04.2026
Macron and Starmer host allies for summit on Hormuz maritime security
US not part of France- and UK-led talks on a post-war Hormuz maritime force, but Europe's role remains limited.
World
aljazeera.com
17.04.2026
What we know about the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
US President Donald Trump announced the 10-day ceasefire between the two countries.
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aljazeera.com
17.04.2026
BBC in Iran: 'Tehran does not think it has lost this war'
Lyse Doucet says Iranians want a solution to the long-running animosity with the US, but leaders is not willing to make a deal on Washington's terms.
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bbc.com
17.04.2026
What we know about the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
A 10-day truce between the two countries is now in effect, with Iran-backed Hezbollah voicing support, as negotiations continue between the US and Iran.
World
bbc.com
17.04.2026
Iran war: What is happening on day 49 of the US-Iran conflict?
Celebrations in Lebanon as a 10-day ceasefire begins, opening the door to talks on a longer-term Israel-Lebanon deal.
World
aljazeera.com
17.04.2026
‘Vengeance for all’: How Iran’s Lego videos won narrative war against Trump
The viral videos by Iranian creators, say analysts, are high-quality though cheap, and hit fissures in US politics.
World
aljazeera.com
17.04.2026
Trump calls war on Iran a ‘little diversion’
US President Donald Trump has described the war on Iran which has killed more than 2,000 people as a ‘little diversion’.
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aljazeera.com
17.04.2026
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth reads fake Bible verse from Pulp Fiction
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth read a prayer drawn from a misquote of Ezekiel 25:17 in Pulp Fiction.
World
aljazeera.com
17.04.2026
Former lieutenant governor of Virginia kills wife and himself, police say
US officials believe the shooting related to the Democratic politician's ongoing divorce with Cerina Fairfax, a dentist.
World
aljazeera.com
16.04.2026
10-day Lebanon-Israel ceasefire announced by Trump
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire starting at 21:00 GMT on Thursday, said US President Donald Trump.
World
aljazeera.com
16.04.2026
Pope criticises 'tyrants' who spend billions on wars after Trump spat
The comments follow a high-profile spat with US President Donald Trump, who called the Pope weak on crime.
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bbc.com
16.04.2026
No date set for US-Iran talks, as Pakistan pushes to keep diplomacy alive
Pakistan's prime minister and army chief are both travelling to key players in the war, attempting to keep talks going.
World
aljazeera.com
16.04.2026
Former US Marine pilot loses appeal against extradition from Australia
Daniel Duggan was arrested in 2022 over claims he illegally trained the Chinese military in South Africa.
World
bbc.com
16.04.2026
Brazil’s fugitive ex-spy chief freed in the US after ICE detention
Alexandre Ramagem, who fled Brazil following his conviction for plotting a coup, was held by ICE in Florida on Monday.
World
aljazeera.com
16.04.2026