World Apr 23 Trump likes a naval blockade. But Iran presents major differences from Venezuela and Cuba By Ben Finley, David Klepper, Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press
World Apr 18 How consumers can navigate the cost of available flights impacted by the Iran war Experts say booking earlier, and staying flexible on dates, destinations and departure airports can help reduce costs. By Rio Yamat, Associated Press
World Apr 18 Iran closes Strait of Hormuz over U.S. blockade and fires on ships The developments come after the United States said it would continue its blockade. Meanwhile, Pakistani mediators are working to organize new negotiations between the countries. By Sam Metz, Samy Magdy, Associated Press
World Apr 13 U.S. military is poised to blockade Iranian ports, while Tehran threatens ports in the Mideast In a social media message posted shortly after the blockade was due to begin, President Donald Trump said Iran’s navy was “laying at the bottom of the sea, completely obliterated,” but he added that Tehran still has “fast attack ships,”… By Samy Magdy, Julia Frankel, Mike Corder, Associated Press
Nation Apr 06 U.S. lawmakers visiting Cuba denounce effects of 'economic bombing' under energy blockade Two U.S. lawmakers are calling for a permanent solution to Cuba’s crises after witnessing the effects of a U.S. energy blockade during an official visit. By Cristiana Mesquita, Andrea Rodriguez, Associated Press
Mar 31 Sanctioned Russian tanker docks in Cuba after U.S. allows passage By Milexsy Duran, Associated Press Cuba used to receive most of its oil from Venezuela, but those shipments were halted ever since the U.S. attacked the South American country and arrested its leader in early January. Continue reading
May 19 As Israel's blockade pushes Gaza towards famine, aid workers say they feel helpless By Sarah El Deeb, Associated Press Humanitarian workers in Gaza have overflowed with anger, frustration and horror as Israel’s blockade pushed the territory into famine. Continue reading
Aug 22 Watch 7:34 Tuberville's hold on military promotions is impacting troop readiness, Mullen says By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn The Constitution assigns to the Senate the power to approve the president's nominations of officers of the United States. This includes general and flag officers at the Defense Department. But this year, Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville has held up all… Continue watching
Jan 01 Watch 8:02 Water crisis may make Gaza Strip uninhabitable by 2020 By Fred de Sam Lazaro In the Gaza Strip, 97 percent of freshwater is unsuitable for human consumption, and raw sewage pours into the Mediterranean Sea. Facilities for desalinating and treating water function on only a limited basis, as Israel controls the flow of fuel… Continue watching
Apr 25 Watch Scattered violence underscores tension between Ukraine and Russia By PBS News Hour Continue watching