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Monday, 11 May 2026
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Updated 19:25 CST
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Retired U.S. Navy admiral on Trump's threat to blockade the Strait of Hormuz
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.
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Oil prices surge after U.S.-Iran peace talks break down
The U.S. said on Sunday that it will soon block ships from Iranian ports. It comes after the U.S. and Iran failed to reach an agreement during face-to-face peace talks, sending oil prices surging.
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Former U.S. special envoy on where U.S. and Iran stand after failed negotiations
NPR's Michel Martin asks Robert Malley, former U.S. special envoy for Iran, about where the weekend's negotiations between the U.S. and Iran leave diplomatic efforts to resolve the war.
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Millions in war-ravaged Sudan surviving on one meal a day, say NGOs
Many people resorting to eating leaves and animal feed to survive in North Darfur and South Kordofan states.
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US blockade of Iran would worsen global energy crisis, analysts say
While US military says it will blockade Iranian ports only, move would have ripples worldwide, according to analysts.
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Protesters rally in Paris against âliberty-killingâ anti-Semitism bill
Hundreds of protesters gathered in Paris to oppose a proposed law aimed at combating ârenewed formsâ of anti-Semitism.
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What Iran is saying about US plan to blockade ports
Iranâs military has called US blockade plans in the Strait of Hormuz an âact of piracyâ.
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Cuba sent doctors. Washington sent a destroyer.
The US blockade is killing not just a failing state, but six decades of a small island extending global solidarity.
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Refugee in my own city: Surviving Tehranâs bombing, with my cat for company
Despite the relentless bombing, Sana refuses to flee Tehran, clinging to resilience and fleeting moments of normalcy.
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Ghanaian footballer Dominic Frimpong killed in armed attack on team bus
Berekum Chelsea's Dominic Frimpong died when armed robbers attacked the Ghana Premier League team travelling home.
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Australia appoints female army chief for the first time in history
Lieutenant General Susan Coyle has held several senior command roles over a nearly 40-year military career.
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Why oil prices arenât what you think â and what it means for global supply
Growing gap between physical and on-paper oil prices points to more serious energy shock than appreciated, analysts say.
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Pope Leo lands in Algeria for historic visit as he starts Africa tour
The pope will also visit Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea during his 11-day trip to the continent.
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Who is Yechiel Leiter, Israelâs US envoy leading talks with Lebanon?
Israel's envoy to the US has far-right ties and has engaged in contentious rhetoric during Lebanese peace negotiations.
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Sinner beats Alcaraz in straight sets to win Monte Carlo, reclaim No 1 spot
Jannik Sinner continues his title-winning run with a 7-6(5), 6-3 triumph and grabs top spot in ATP rankings.