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U.S. blockade and Iran warnings escalate around Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. has escalated maritime enforcement around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, as CENTCOM moves to block traffic linked to Iranian ports and Iran warns of retaliation.
Sudan’s ‘abandoned crisis’ enters fourth year as calls for peace grow louder
Sudan’s war entered its fourth year as UN agencies, the ICRC and Germany highlighted worsening displacement, hunger and health needs at a Berlin donor conference.
Russian missiles and drones bombard Ukraine in hourslong attack, killing at least 17
Russia launched a prolonged overnight drone-and-missile attack across Ukraine, killing at least 17 people and injuring more than 100, with casualties reported in Kyiv and other cities.
Nigerian airlines plan shutdown over soaring fuel costs
Nigerian airline operators warned of a possible shutdown from April 20, citing a sharp rise in jet fuel prices that they say is unsustainable.
TSMC reports record Q1 profit, flags war-related supply-chain costs
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. reported record first-quarter profit on strong AI-chip demand, while warning that war-related supply-chain costs could pressure margins.
Strong Storms Could Develop Later Today
Texoma faces another severe-weather threat today, with local and National Weather Service guidance warning of hail, wind and tornado potential.
First Alert Day: Additional Severe Storms Possible Later Today
Southern Wisconsin remains at risk for more severe weather later today, according to local forecasts and the National Weather Service.
Russia–Ukraine War Update: Russia Launches 300+ Drones and Missiles Overnight, Hitting Southern Port Infrastructure
Russia launched another large overnight attack on Ukraine, with damage reported in the south and in Dnipro as Kyiv sought more air-defense support.
Xi Assures Russia of China's Friendship as Beijing Reaffirms Strategic Ties
Xi Jinping met Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Beijing and urged closer China-Russia coordination while praising the relationship as especially valuable.
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Updated Apr 17, 12:25 PM UTCPakistani Delegation Arrives in Tehran to Push Forward U.S.-Iran Talks
Pakistan has sent a high-level delegation to Tehran as it tries to ease tensions and revive U.S.-Iran negotiations after failed weekend talks.
Australian Prime Minister Holds Brunei Press Conference on Fuel and Fertiliser Supply
Anthony Albanese used his Brunei visit to sign a joint energy and food security statement and stress the importance of fuel and fertiliser supply routes.
PM Balendra Shah Calls Cabinet Meeting for 4:30 PM Today
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has called a cabinet meeting for 4:30 p.m. on April 15 at Singha Durbar, according to Nepali reporting.
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