Apr 20 Doubts over talks between Iran and U.S. after violence flares in Strait of Hormuz By Munir Ahmed, Jon Gambrell, David Rising, Associated Press Pakistan moved ahead Monday with preparations for a new round of talks between the United States and Iran two days before a tenuous ceasefire is set to expire, even as tensions rise around the Strait of Hormuz. Continue reading
Apr 19 Oil prices spike again following latest standoff in the Strait of Hormuz By Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press The ongoing conflict with the U.S. and Iran prevented tankers from passing through. The price of U.S. crude oil increased 6.4% to $87.88 per barrel after trading resumed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. The price of Brent crude, the international… Continue reading
Apr 19 U.S. invests in project to remove rare earth minerals despite differences with South Africa By Michelle Gumede, Associated Press The U.S. has committed a $50 million investment in the Phalaborwa Rare Earths Project despite U.S.-South Africa relations plummeting to their lowest point in decades. Continue reading
Apr 19 Police investigating arson attacks at Jewish sites in London By Jill Lawless, Associated Press British police say they are looking at whether the incidents are the work of Iranian proxies. Continue reading
Apr 19 Former president Rumen Radev will win Bulgaria election, exit poll suggests By Veselin Toshkov, Associated Press SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — An exit poll in Bulgaria suggested Sunday that the center-left Progressive Bulgaria coalition led by ex-president Rumen Radev will be the winner of the country's parliamentary election. The poll conducted by Trend research group showed Radev's… Continue reading
Apr 19 Russian strikes kill at least 2 as Ukraine targets drone factory inside Russia By Derek Gatopoulos, Associated Press KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian strikes killed at least two people in Ukraine, officials said Sunday, as the Ukrainian military struck a drone factory in southwestern Russia. A "massive" nighttime drone strike on Chernihiv in northern Ukraine killed a 16-year-old… Continue reading
Apr 19 Humanoid robot wins Beijing half-marathon, defeating the human world record By Associated Press This year's race featured over 300 robots from more than 100 teams, including international participants. The competition highlights China's advancements in a technological competition with the U.S. Continue reading
Apr 19 North Korea tests short-range ballistic missiles By Hyung-Jin Kim, Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press South Korea’s military was analyzing whether the latest launches were made from a submarine, a land-based launcher or both platforms, according to South Korean media. Continue reading
Apr 19 U.S. attacks Iranian-flagged ship as Tehran promises to respond By Michelle L. Price, Samy Magdy, Sam Metz, Associated Press It was the first interception since the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports began last week. Iran's joint military command called the armed boarding an act of piracy and a ceasefire violation, the state broadcaster said. Continue reading
Apr 18 How consumers can navigate the cost of available flights impacted by the Iran war By Rio Yamat, Associated Press Experts say booking earlier, and staying flexible on dates, destinations and departure airports can help reduce costs. Continue reading