A vessel at the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Oman’s Musandam province on April 12, 2026.
The U.S. Central Command said the blockade would be "enforced impartially against vessels of all nations" from 10 a.m. EDT, following the breakdown of talks after 21 hours of negotiations. (Image credit: Atta Kenare)
LA28 set aside tickets for LA and Oklahoma City residents, but some say they faced exorbitant prices and high fees Since tickets for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles went on sale for local residents on 2 April, excitement for the Games has given way to sticker shock among some Angelenos over what they describe as exorbitant prices and an unexpected service fee. LA28 had made a wave of slots in the presale ticket lottery available for residents throughout southern California, where the majority o
Presidential elections in Djibouti and Benin at the weekend highlighted how a costly electoral system is reshaping democracy Alexis Mohamed would have loved to stand against his former boss. A longtime adviser to Djibouti’s president, Ismail Omar Guelleh, Mohamed resigned last September, citing democratic regression in the country. But at the election at the weekend, Mohamed was not on the ballot. Now outside the country, he says he cannot return home to file nomination papers or campaign freely
On Sunday, President Trump said the U.S. would blockade the Strait of Hormuz after negotiations between the U.S. and Iran broke down over the weekend.
NPR News · Oct 8
NPR's Michel Martin speaks to retired U.S. Navy Adm. James Foggo, dean of the Center for Maritime Strategy, about President Trump's command to blockade the Strait of Hormuz.
NPR News · Oct 8
Pope Leo XIV says he will not be deterred by criticism from President Trump, vowing to continue his calls for peace as tensions escalate between the Vatican and Washington over the Iran conflict. (Image credit: Andrew Medichini)
NPR News · Oct 8
Pope Leo XIV says he will not be deterred by criticism from President Trump, vowing to continue his calls for peace as tensions escalate between the Vatican and Washington over the Iran conflict. (Image credit: Andrew Medichini)
Guardian - World · Oct 8
As Trump’s actions spark a desire for stability, analysts say Carney is in effect assembling a union government Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, is on the brink of securing a majority government, with his Liberal party poised to win at least two closely watched byelections and courting an “almost unprecedented” string of defections from rival parties. Carney’s ability to turn a strong minority into a narrow majority through electoral gains and floor crossing has strengthened his reputation
