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How much will US Hormuz blockade hurt Iran, and does Tehran have an escape? 

14 April 2026

The United States naval blockade of Iran has come into effect as President Donald Trump’s administration tries to pres...

Global oil demand to plunge amid disruptions caused by war on Iran: IEA 

14 April 2026

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has sharply cut its forecasts for global oil supply ⁠and demand growth, saying b...

Sanctioned tankers transit Strait of Hormuz amid US blockade 

14 April 2026

At least three vessels, including two United States-sanctioned tankers, have entered the Gulf through the Strait of Horm...

Iran slams YouTube ban on pro-Iranian group’s Lego-style AI videos 

14 April 2026

News|US-Israel war on Iran Iran has condemned a ban imposed by YouTube on a pro-Iranian group that releases Lego-style a...

Israel-Lebanon direct talks in the US: All to know 

14 April 2026

The ambassadors of Lebanon and Israel are set to join United States-brokered talks in Washington, DC, with Lebanese auth...

World faces food ‘catastrophe’ if Strait of Hormuz disruption persists: FAO 

14 April 2026

A prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could result in a global food “catastrophe”, the Food and Agriculture...

Russia’s Lavrov visits China as US pressures Iran with Hormuz blockade 

14 April 2026

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in Beijing as the United States blocks the Strait of Hormuz, through ...

Maradona’s childhood home becomes soup kitchen for those in need 

14 April 2026

The late Argentinian football legend’s childhood home has been converted into a soup kitchen serving those affected by...

Palestine weekly wrap: ‘Master of the house’ says Ben-Gvir as Al-Aqsa opens 

14 April 2026

The announcement of a ceasefire between the United States and Iran has led to the reopening of holy sites to worshippers...

Iran war: What is happening on day 46 of the US-Iran conflict? 

14 April 2026

News|US-Israel war on Iran President Donald Trump said there is still room for Iran to strike a deal, despite the US blo...