Iran-Iraq Tanker War redux? Why the Strait of Hormuz crisis is different
The Tanker War between Iran and Iraq in the 1980s also disrupted global shipping. But the situation today is different.
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Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu says he received treatment for prostate cancer
Netanyahu’s medical report said the Israeli leader was treated with radiation therapy for early-stage prostate cancer.
Sally Rooney, Greta Thunberg back Palestine Action before court date
More than 130 public figures express support for the proscribed group as the UK prepares for another legal fight.
Criminal probe into Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell is ending, U.S. Justice Dept. says
The Justice Department is closing its investigation into cost overruns in renovations at the Federal Reserve under chairman Jerome Powell, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said
South Korean prosecutors deny arrest warrant request for K-pop mogul behind BTS
South Korean prosecutors on Friday rejected a police request for an arrest warrant for music tycoon Bang Si-Hyuk — the chairman of the agency behind
Brewing Trader Joe’s controversy: Customers allege they were misled about coffee’s low caffeine
Coffee drinkers filed a lawsuit against Trader Joe’s, alleging their French Roast Low Acid whole bean coffee has significantly less caffeine than customers are led
How the Kremlin’s internet crackdown is frustrating Russians
Officials say the restrictions are for public safety, but businesses and the public are feeling the impact.
Bear sightings rise as they emerge from hibernation
Bear sightings rise as they emerge from hibernation
Nato says ‘no provision’ to expel members after report US could seek to suspend Spain
An internal Pentagon email reportedly outlines options to punish allies over a perceived lack of support for Iran war.
Behind Nigeria’s murky coup plot – the money, the prayers and a Nollywood arrest
What court papers and sources close to the investigation have told the BBC about the scope of the plan.
Key suspect in notorious Tadamon massacre during Syria civil war arrested
Amjad Youssef was wanted over the mass killing of blindfolded civilians in April 2013 in the district of Damascus.
Syrian authorities arrest suspected leader of notorious Tadamon massacre
Syrian authorities said Friday they have arrested a former intelligence officer who appeared in a video leaked four years ago that purportedly showed him and
US journalist kidnapped in Iraq thanks ‘so many people’ who helped get her released
A US journalist who was kidnapped in Iraq said she’s “incredibly grateful” to everyone who helped secure her freedom.
US singer had ‘significant amount’ of child abuse images on iCloud, say prosecutors
US prosecutors said a “significant amount” of child sex abuse images have been recovered during an investigation into the singer D4vd, who has denied murdering