Apr 17 Watch 5:26 Timeline for Strait of Hormuz shipping recovery remains uncertain By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn To discuss the status of the Strait of Hormuz and if it’s really open to all ships, Amna Nawaz spoke with Ian Ralby. He is president of Auxilium Worldwide, a non-profit organization that focuses on ocean governance and maritime law… Continue watching
Apr 17 Trump says Iran and U.S. are working to remove sea mines from Strait of Hormuz By Associated Press Removing any mines will be critical to regain the confidence of commercial vessels that use the vital waterway to deliver oil and other products. Continue reading
Apr 17 Macron and Starmer welcome news of Strait of Hormuz opening but say it must be permanent By Sylvie Corbet, Jill Lawless, Associated Press President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Keir Starmer plan an international mission to restore maritime security, with military planners meeting in London next week. Continue reading
Apr 17 Hezbollah and Israel truce holds in Lebanon as some displaced families begin to return home By Kareem Chehayeb, Isabel DeBre, Associated Press A fragile calm has settled over parts of Lebanon as a 10-day ceasefire brokered by the United States takes hold between Israel and Hezbollah. Continue reading
Apr 17 World Court celebrates 80-year anniversary as the international legal framework is strained By Molly Quell, Associated Press The United Nations secretary-general warned on Friday that international law was eroding before the world’s eyes, during a speech celebrating the 80th year anniversary of the World Court. Continue reading
Apr 17 Oil prices plummet as Wall Street rallies to new record following Strait of Hormuz reopening By Stan Choe, Associated Press Oil prices are falling by more than 10%, and Wall Street is rallying toward another record after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is fully open, which would allow oil tankers to exit the Persian Gulf again and carry crude… Continue reading
Apr 17 Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz as U.S. blockade remains By Kareem Chehayeb, Abby Sewell, Elena Becatoros, Associated Press The president's decision to continue the blockade despite Iran’s announcement appeared aimed at sustaining pressure on Tehran. Continue reading
Apr 17 Rising oil prices threaten to intensify hunger in Haiti, report finds By Evens Sanon, Dánica Coto, Associated Press More than 5.83 million Haitians are expected to face acute levels of hunger from March to June, representing more than half the country’s population, according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification. Continue reading
Apr 16 House rejects effort to withdraw U.S. forces from Iran war as GOP lawmakers stick with Trump By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The House rejected a resolution Thursday requiring President Donald Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from the war with Iran unless Congress authorizes military action. It was the latest such vote that fell short of passage as Republicans largely continue to support Trump's operation. Continue reading
Apr 16 Watch 4:33 Israel agrees to 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon as U.S. pushes for broader peace deal By Stephanie Sy, Kayan Taraporevala President Trump announced a ceasefire deal that would suspend fighting between Israel and Hezbollah for ten days. Hezbollah has not said whether it will abide by the ceasefire. Trump also says leaders from Israel and Lebanon are expected to meet… Continue watching