The drills, which began Thursday, have disrupted flights and shipping in one of the busiest zones for global trade.

By Johnson Lai, Associated Press

Friday in our news wrap, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo denied that he has heard recordings of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi being murdered in Turkey. The investigation into Khashoggi’s fate continued with the questioning of consulate staffers. Also, the U.S.

Hunting for Mines in the Persian Gulf, as Tensions Between Israel and Iran Build…

By PBS News Hour