Oil prices jump as US, Iran trade fire in Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude rises amid clashes in critical waterway.
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Trump says ceasefire still ‘in effect’ as Iran, US clash in Hormuz Strait
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Senators press US military on Israel’s displacement campaign in Lebanon
In letter to CENTCOM commander, 12 Democrats raise questions about possible US role in Israel’s ‘mass evacuation zones’.
Armed fighters kill at least 30 people in attacks in central Mali
Several sources tell Reuters and AFP the al-Qaeda-affiliated assailants hit two villages in Mopti region on Wednesday.
Palestinians face ‘systematic’ torture, sexual violence in Israeli prisons
Palestinian detainees and rights groups share disturbing accounts of rape, sexual violence and physical abuse.
US issues new Cuba sanctions as UN experts warn of ‘energy starvation’
Latest sanctions target military-controlled conglomerate, come as effective US fuel blockade continues.
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‘This is my last voice note’: how piracy returned to Somalia and Yemen
Three ships were hijacked near the Gulf of Aden, raising alarms over key sea routes. Is piracy returning to Somalia?
Published On 7 May 2026
Gulf states urge UN action to ensure Strait of Hormuz safety
Draft resolution demands Iran halt attacks, pin-point mines and ensure passage of humanitarian aid through strait.
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Can China help end the Iran war?
Chinese and Iranian foreign ministers meet while a tense ceasefire holds.
Published On 7 May 2026
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Inside the Israeli bloc that could topple Netanyahu
Netanyahu’s rivals unite ahead of elections, but is this alliance strong enough to actually unseat him?
Published On 7 May 2026
Israel’s attacks and pressure sowing seeds for division in tense Lebanon
Analysts say Israel aiming to exploit Lebanon’s divisions to force concessions amid military and political pressures.
Brazil’s Lula meets Trump amid efforts to avert new US trade tariffs
Brazilian officials are hoping for the best outcome from the meeting, given tensions over Trump’s tariff policy.