The Strait of Hormuz is blocked again by Iran as the IRGC’s hardline position appears to prevail in Tehran, setting the stage for the 3-day countdown towards the end of the ceasefire, with no new talks in sight.
Category: 4. World
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Hormuz standoff reignites as the IRGC appears to now shape Iran’s decisions
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From instability to influence: Pakistan’s pivotal role in US-Iran diplomacy
Since late February 2026, the war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has widened, with traffic through the Strait of Hormuz becoming a major pressure point for the global economy.
Under that pressure, a temporary ceasefire was first…
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Video. Latest news bulletin | April 19th, 2026 – Midday
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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this April 19th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture,…
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Fire razes 200 homes in Sabah, leaving hundreds homeless | News
Sabah fire displaces 445 people as relief efforts focus on safety and immediate aid for victims in affected areas.
Published On 19 Apr 2026
Hundreds of people have been displaced after a fire destroyed about 200 homes in a coastal…
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With Trump Novices, Can the U.S. Win the ‘Art Olympics’?
For nearly a century, America’s participation in the world’s most important art exhibition, the Venice Biennale, followed a familiar script.
A team of prominent museum leaders or curators would propose exhibitions with the nation’s top…
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Commander who rebuilt Hezbollah’s Radwan Force killed, Lebanese media says
According to the military, Ali Reza Abbas, the Hezbollah commander for the Bint Jbeil sector, was among those killed. The IDF said he was the fourth person to hold that role to be eliminated since Operation Northern Arrows in the fall of 2024.
The…
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Argentina: Buenos Aires mixes faith and techno in tribute to Pope Francis
Argentina marked one year since Pope Francis’s death on Friday 18 April 2026 with a large open air tribute in Plaza de Mayo, Buenos Aires. A DJ priest led the tribute, mixing electronic music with messages of peace. The gathering drew large crowds.
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Jordan Peterson’s daughter shares tragic update about her father’s health
Controversial Canadian author and psychologist Jordan Peterson has been suffering from a neurological injury caused by psych meds and experiencing akathisia, according to his daughter, Mikhaila
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Sunday thought: A change in the air
Friends,
You can almost feel the change in the air we breathe.
It’s not just that Dems are winning special elections by wide margins (and even where they’re not, they’re “overperforming” in…
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