FOREIGN

Iran Warns of Strike on United States Forces in Strait of Hormuz as Donald Trump Plans Ship Guidance Mission 0
- FOREIGN
- May 4, 2026
Iran has threatened to target United States forces if they enter the Strait of Hormuz, following an announcement by Donald Trump to assist stranded vessels. Around 20,000 seafarers aboard roughly 2,000 ships have been trapped in the strait since clashes between the US and Iran began in February, according to a United Nations agency. Trump
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Pras Michel Begins 14-Year Prison Sentence Over Illegal US Campaign Financing Case 0
- FOREIGN
- May 4, 2026
Pras Michel has reported to a federal prison in Arizona to begin serving a 14-year sentence following his conviction in a case involving illegal foreign political donations in the United States. Federal prison records confirm the 53-year-old entered a low-security correctional facility after being found guilty in 2023 on charges including conspiracy and acting as
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Somali Pirates Hijack Oil Tanker in Gulf of Aden as Maritime Insecurity Worsens 0
- FOREIGN
- May 3, 2026
Somali pirates have seized an oil tanker, identified as MT Eureka, off the coast of Yemen in the Gulf of Aden, with the vessel reportedly being taken toward Somali waters, according to security officials. The incident occurred in the early hours near the port of Qana, with Yemen’s coastguard confirming the hijacking around 05:00 local
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Donald Trump Warns of Possible Renewed Strikes on Iran Amid Fragile Deal Talks 0
- FOREIGN
- May 3, 2026
Donald Trump has warned that the United States could resume military strikes against Iran if ongoing diplomatic efforts break down, as both sides cautiously explore a new agreement framework through indirect negotiations. Speaking on the situation, Trump indicated that any perceived violation by Tehran could trigger immediate action. “If they misbehave… it’s a possibility,” he
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Rubén Rocha Moya Steps Aside as United States Alleges Cartel Links 0
- FOREIGN
- May 3, 2026
The governor of Sinaloa, Rubén Rocha Moya, has temporarily stepped down from office following allegations by the United States linking him to the powerful Sinaloa Cartel. Rocha announced he would step aside to allow a local investigation to proceed without interference, maintaining his innocence and insisting he has remained loyal to his people. The allegations
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Ugandan Court Hands Death Sentence to Man Convicted of Killing Four Toddlers at Kampala Nursery 0
- FOREIGN
- May 1, 2026
A court in Uganda has sentenced a Ugandan-American man to death for the killing of four very young children at a kindergarten in the country’s capital, Kampala. Christopher Okello Onyum was arrested on April 2 while attempting to flee the daycare centre where the children, aged between 15 months and two-and-a-half years, were killed. According
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