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Apr 18, 2026
Iran says Strait of Hormuz is closed again as vessels attempting to cross come under fire
Iranian officials say they have closed the strait because of the U.S.'s ongoing blockade of its ports.
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Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again over US blockade and fires on ships
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Apr 18, 2026
Pope Leo says 'not in my interest at all' to debate Trump
The pope spoke aboard the papal plane on his way to Angola.
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Pope Says News Outlets Misread Some of His Remarks as Criticism of Trump
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Apr 18, 2026
Video shows ships turning away from Strait of Hormuz as confusion persists over whether sea lane is really open
The Strait of Hormuz remained effectively closed despite Iran's declaration Friday that it is open, maritime freight and oil analysts told CNBC.
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Reopening Strait of Hormuz Would Ease Oil Crisis but Only So Much
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Apr 18, 2026
Gunman who killed at least 6, took hostages in Ukraine supermarket shot dead by police
A gunman who killed at least five people in the streets of Kyiv, Ukraine, Saturday before taking hostages and barricading himself in a nearby supermarket has been shot dead by police, Ukrainian officials said.
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