No ships ‘make it past US blockade’ in Hormuz strait in first day: Pentagon
CENTCOM contradicts reports on ships breaking blockade as Trump says US-Iran talks could resume in the next two days.
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aljazeera.com
14.04.2026
Iran war: What is happening on day 46 of the US-Iran conflict?
The US started a blockade on Iranian ports, but Trump said there is still a chance for Tehran to reach a deal.
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aljazeera.com
14.04.2026
Asia’s stock markets surge, oil falls on hopes for US-Iran talks
Relief for global markets comes after Trump says Iranian officials are keen on a deal.
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aljazeera.com
14.04.2026
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.
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aljazeera.com
14.04.2026
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.
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aljazeera.com
14.04.2026
Trump doubles down in Pope feud, refuses to apologise
Donald Trump says he won't apologise after attacking Pope Leo XIV as “WEAK”.
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aljazeera.com
13.04.2026
US judge dismisses Trump’s $10bn lawsuit against WSJ over Epstein story
Dismissed lawsuit follows WSJ's report on letter allegedly signed by Donald Trump for Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th birthday.
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aljazeera.com
13.04.2026
Trump says Iranian ships will be ‘eliminated’ as US naval blockade begins
US president says Iranian military vessels approaching the blockade zone in Gulf will be 'immediately eliminated'.
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aljazeera.com
13.04.2026
Trump’s threat to blockade Hormuz: Why it’s war’s latest major escalation
Analysts warn Washington's blockade could harm the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran.
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aljazeera.com
13.04.2026
Pope says he has 'no fear' of Trump after scathing criticism
The US president accuses Leo of being "weak on crime and terrible for foreign policy".
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bbc.com
13.04.2026
Starmer says UK will not support US blockade of Strait of Hormuz
Other US allies criticise Trump's move, including France, Spain and Turkiye, and China also condemns the plan.
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aljazeera.com
13.04.2026
Trump Says Gas Prices Might Not Drop By Midterms, Highlighting G.O.P. Peril
The president has sent mixed messages on how long he expects costs to be high. Some in his party voiced fresh concern after his comments on Sunday.
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nytimes.com
13.04.2026
What is a naval blockade and how would it work in Strait of Hormuz?
Donald Trump says that the US is going to start blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?
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bbc.com
13.04.2026
Seven ways America can win the ceasefire and end the war
Trump needs to take decisive action to secure regional peace and a win in the midterm elections.
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aljazeera.com
12.04.2026
What Now? Vance Leaves Iran Talks Without a Deal.
The lack of a breakthrough after 21 hours of negotiations leaves the Trump administration facing several unpalatable options.
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nytimes.com
12.04.2026
Judges Fired After Blocking Deportations of Pro-Palestinian Students
The immigration judges’ abrupt dismissals marked the latest efforts by the Trump administration to reshape the country’s immigration courts.
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nytimes.com
12.04.2026
UFC 327: Ulberg wins light-heavyweight belt with knockout in front of Trump
Carlos Ulberg takes the UFC light heavyweight title with a first-round knockout win over Jiri Prochazka in Miami.
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aljazeera.com
12.04.2026
US appeals court extends deadline to halt White House ballroom construction
Judges, however, raise questions about Trump arguments that completing the ballroom is necessary for national security.
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aljazeera.com
11.04.2026
UK shelves Chagos deal after Trump opposition
UK government officials say they are not entirely abandoning the agreement but have run out of time.
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bbc.com
11.04.2026
Trump unveils giant gold-accented victory arch design for US capital
The new monument, if approved, would be taller than the US Capitol building and the Lincoln Memorial.
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bbc.com
11.04.2026