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Saturday, 25 April 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 13:25 CST
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EU rejects Trump's request to help secure the Strait of Hormuz

The European Union has rejected President Trump's request to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, saying the war is "not theirs."

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Cuba hit by island wide blackout as energy crisis deepens

On Monday Cuba was plunged into an island-wide blackout affecting 11 million people after a "complete disconnection" of its electrical system, officials said, amid a worsening fuel shortage.

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Trump demands NATO and China police the Strait of Hormuz. So far they aren't joining

With the Iran war entering a third week, Israel said it plans for at least three more weeks of war, while President Trump demanded other countries help the U.S. secure the vital Strait of Hormuz.

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Indian farmers dress up as bears to protect crops from monkeys

Farmers in northern India are dressing up in bear costumes to protect their crops from monkeys.

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Civilians pulled from rubble after US-Israeli strikes on Tehran

Rescuers have pulled civilians from the rubble after a new wave of US-Israeli strikes targeted Tehran.

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US responsible for deadly attack on Iranian school: Amnesty International

Rights group says Tomahawk missile likely used in Minab school strike that killed at least 170 people, mostly children.

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Afghanistan says children among four killed in latest attacks by Pakistan

The civilians - three children and a woman - are killed in an attack on Khost province, local official says.

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European leaders reject military involvement in Strait of Hormuz

Pushback comes as US President Donald Trump says NATO allies should help secure key waterway amid soaring oil prices.

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US, Israel now know ‘what kind of nation they are dealing with’

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says his country has shown it is ready to take the war “as far as necessary".

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How badly has the Iran war hit the global economy? The tell-tale signs

Oil and gas price hikes due to the war have rattled the global economy.

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Is Russia benefitting from the Iran war?

The US is allowing the purchase of Russian oil that’s stranded at sea after the war on Iran led to higher energy prices.

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Qatar Airways announces ‘limited’ flights to and from Doha

Airline says limited number of flights will operate as of March 18 between Qatari capital and dozens of destinations.

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Iran officials tout ‘Trump-burning’ celebration amid battle of narratives

Iranian state media calls for turning fire festival into a symbolic protest by burning figures of Trump and Netanyahu.

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EU leaders reject military involvement in Strait of Hormuz amid war on Iran

Pushback comes as US President Donald Trump says NATO allies should help secure key waterway amid soaring oil prices.

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Kenya and Russia agree no Kenyans will be recruited for Ukraine war

Kenyan foreign minister meets Russian counterpart amid reports that hundreds of Kenyans are fighting in Russia, Ukraine.

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