The US is short 10 million houses. A new White House report lays out a blueprint to fix that - AP News

The US is short 10 million houses. A new White House report lays out a blueprint to fix that  AP News

The US blockade of Iran is a gamble. Will it work?

The US military has the capability to mount a blockade of vessels moving in and out of the Gulf. The question is: to what end?

Shipping Companies Remain Reluctant to Sail Through Strait of Hormuz

The United States said it would begin blocking vessels doing business with Iran. Details on how that would work are unclear.

By Peter Eavis and Jenny Gross

Warning of oil shortages spreading to US and Europe as last Hormuz tankers reach Asia

Last prewar tankers to leave Gulf set to unload in coming days, heralding next stage of oil shock

The U.S. needs energy from diverse sources to endure supply shocks

Energy solutions should come from all sources, not just those favored by one political party.

By Josh Freed

Trump's threat to blockade Strait of Hormuz leaves more questions than answers

Doubts linger over whether the US can actually filter access to the strait, even as Washington claims that two of its destroyers have already managed to break through the Iranian blockade.

US expected to start naval blockade of Iranian ports after deadline passes

Iran warns Americans they face higher pump prices due to prohibition scheduled to start on Monday evening Middle East crisis – live updates The US blockade of ships using Iranian ports in the Gulf was due to take effect on Monday evening, turning the six-week-old conflict between the US-Israeli coalition and Iran into a test of economic endurance. US Central Command (Centcom) made no formal announcement of the start of the blockade but had said it would take effect at 5.30pm Iranian time (3...

By Julian Borger Senior international correspondent

Starmer announces talks to address the Strait of Hormuz crisis

Starmer has announced talks to be held this week and co-hosted with France, aiming at diplomatic end to the war on Iran

Hillary Clinton warns US in 'very weak position' with Iran, 'lost the leverage' in negotiations

Hillary Clinton said Monday during an MS NOW interview that the U.S. is in a "weak position" on Iran negotiations, urging the administration to bring in new negotiators.

Israel launches attack to seize Lebanon border town ahead of U.S.-hosted talks

Israeli troops launched an attack to seize a key south Lebanon town from Hezbollah fighters holed up inside on Monday, pressing the war on the Iran-backed group on the eve of historic talks between Israeli and Lebanese government envoys.

US moves to block Iranian ports as Iran threatens retaliatory strikes on Gulf shipping hubs

The United States on Monday moved to implement a blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical shipping corridors, after US-Iran peace talks failed over the weekend, but questions persist over how fully the measures can be enforced and what they will mean in practice. Despite concerns of escalation, Pakistan, which has acted as mediator in the peace negotiations, continued efforts to resolve the ongoing conflict with diplomacy as the two-week ceasefire...

By Khushboo Razdan,Lucy Quaggin

Israel presses assault on Lebanon border town ahead of US-hosted talks

Israeli troops launched an attack on Monday to seize a key town in south Lebanon from Hezbollah fighters holed up there, pressing the war on the Iran-backed group on the eve of rare talks between Israeli and Lebanese government envoys. With the Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors to the United States set ​to meet on Tuesday ‌in Washington, Lebanon's foreign minister said Beirut would use face-to-face negotiations to press for a ceasefire in the war, which has complicated ⁠wider diplomacy to halt...

By FRANCE24

Buyers and sellers are both sitting out the spring home-buying season

Real-estate agents turn gloomy as home sales fall to a nine-month low.

By Greg Robb

US Navy destroyers that weren't built to hunt and clear mines are leading a risky mission in the Strait of Hormuz

USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. is one of two destroyers that transited the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend. US Navy photo The US Navy began setting the stage for mine-clearing operations in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Two guided-missile destroyers, which aren't meant to clear mines, have transited the strait. The operations come as the US also launches a blockade of Iran's ports. The US military has launched a new mission to clear Iranian mines from the Strait of Hormuz, kicking off a dang...

Hezbollah official says the group won't abide by any agreements from Lebanon-Israel talks in the US

A senior Hezbollah official says the Lebanese militant group will not abide by any agreements made in upcoming direct talks between Israel and Lebanon in the United States

By Abby Sewell

‘Mosaic defense’: Iran’s strategy for resisting the United States and Israel

Faced with the sustained targeting of its top leadership, the Iranian regime is waging war through a decentralized military command

By Óscar Gutiérrez Garrido

Hezbollah official says the group won't abide by any agreements from Lebanon-Israel talks in the US

Indian woman killed in road crash in US, family says she could not be saved even after 3 surgeries

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By TOI World Desk

Trump claims Iran ‘wants to work a deal’ as US blocks Strait of Hormuz - The Straits Times

Trump claims Iran ‘wants to work a deal’ as US blocks Strait of Hormuz  The Straits Times

Next round of Iran-US negotiations expected soon: Pak's Defence Minister

Next round of Iran-US negotiations expected soon: Pak's Defence Minister

Trump warns of strikes on Iranian ‘fast attack ships’ as Hormuz blockade takes effect

F-35B Lightning II Jets, MV-22 Ospreys, 15 Warships: Trump's Hormuz Arsenal

US President Donald Trump warned on Monday that any Iranian fast-attack ships approaching the blockade would be destroyed.

France, UK to hold talks without US on restoring Strait of Hormuz traffic

France and the UK will meet this week to work on restoring traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively shut down by US-Israel war with Iran. The announcement comes as US President Donald Trump ordered a blockade on ships going in or out of Iranian ports. French President Emmanuel Macron said the mission would be "separate from the warring parties".

By RFI

Israel presses assault on Lebanon border town ahead of US-hosted talks

Israeli troops launched an attack to seize a key south Lebanon town from Hezbollah fighters holed up inside on Monday, pressing the war on the Iran-backed group on the eve of historic talks between Israeli and Lebanese government envoys. With the Lebanese and Israeli ambassadors to the United States set to meet on Tuesday in […]

‘SNL UK’ Ratings Stabilize For Final Ep Before Hiatus

Ratings on SNL UK stabilized on Saturday night. The fourth episode of the first-ever British version of the show, which now takes a week hiatus, was watched by 120,000 viewers on Saturday night, grabbing a share of 1.6% of Brits who were watching TV at the time. This was a small decline of 10,000 on […]

By Max Goldbart

NATO allies refuse to join Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade

HSBC launches tokenized deposit service in U.S.

UK will not back blockade of Strait of Hormuz, PM Starmer says

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that whatever the pressure, Britain would not be dragged into the Iran war and was not supporting a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live, Starmer said it was vital to get the Strait reopened. “It is, in my view, vital that […]

By Newsroom

Trump’s naval blockade: how it will work

The US will blockade Iranian ports after talks between the two sides failed

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK

Kremlin Repeats Offer to Take Iran’s Highly Enriched Uranium

Failed talks between Iran and the United States over the weekend dashed hopes of a swift deal to permanently end the war.

Iran war latest: US begins Strait of Hormuz blockade as deadline expires - The National

Iran war latest: US begins Strait of Hormuz blockade as deadline expires  The National

Wang: Closing Strait of Hormuz serves no common interest - China Daily - Global Edition

Wang: Closing Strait of Hormuz serves no common interest  China Daily - Global Edition

Oil tops $100 as Hormuz tensions rattle markets after US-Iran talks fail - Khaleej Times

Oil tops $100 as Hormuz tensions rattle markets after US-Iran talks fail  Khaleej Times

Netanyahu says Israel supports Trump's Iran naval blockade

Says Iran violated terms of talks, prompting Trump to impose naval blockade

By AFP

US Property Taxes Rose 3 Percent On Average In 2025, Outpacing Inflation

US Property Taxes Rose 3 Percent On Average In 2025, Outpacing Inflation Authored by Rob Sabo via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), Property taxes are rising across the United States and, on average, have outpaced inflation. Homeowners in 2025 paid a total of $396.8 billion in property taxes on more than 89.6 million single-family homes, a 3.7 percent increase from 2024, an April 9 report by real estate property data provider ATTOM states. The average single-family home paid $...

By Tyler Durden

Strait of Hormuz faces volatility amid US President’s blockade order; Chinese FM notes root cause is military conflict, urges restraint - Global Times

Strait of Hormuz faces volatility amid US President’s blockade order; Chinese FM notes root cause is military conflict, urges restraint  Global Times

Foreign student exam for Turkish universities held in US 1st time

The Exam for Foreign Students for Higher Education in Türkiye (TR-YÖS/1), administered by the Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM), has been conducted in the United States...

Iran warns of regional port threats as US plans blockade - Dhaka Tribune

Iran warns of regional port threats as US plans blockade  Dhaka Tribune

‘All parties’ must respect freedom of navigation in Hormuz – UN chief 

UN Secretary-General calls on all parties to respect freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran tensions and blockades. Read More: https://punchng.com/all-parties-must-respect-freedom-of-navigation-in-hormuz-un-chief/

By Punch Newspapers

US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz – How it will be implemented

The situation in the Middle East escalates after the collapse of the negotiations The post US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz – How it will be implemented appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Middle East War Delays UAE Mirage 2000-9 Transfer to Morocco

Morocco will have to wait longer before receiving 30 Mirage 2000-9 fighter jets promised by the United Arab Emirates. The ongoing war in the Middle East between the United States, Israel, and Iran has emerged as a new obstacle to a deal that already faced years of diplomatic hurdles. The post Middle East War Delays UAE Mirage 2000-9 Transfer to Morocco appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Adil Faouzi

Iran threatens ports in Mideast as US military set to impose shipping blockade - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Iran threatens ports in Mideast as US military set to impose shipping blockade  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

UK could adopt EU single market rules under new legislation

Sir Keir Starmer is planning legislation to allow the UK to adopt new EU laws without Parliament having to hold a full vote each time.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

US says to begin blockade of Iranian ports - Kuwait Times

US says to begin blockade of Iranian ports  Kuwait Times

US, Israel will retreat from region empty-handed: IRGC Quds Force chief - PressTV

US, Israel will retreat from region empty-handed: IRGC Quds Force chief  PressTV

What a US naval blockade of Iran means for oil flows - thecitizen.co.tz

What a US naval blockade of Iran means for oil flows  thecitizen.co.tz

Trump's United States is drawing closer to Burkina Faso and other ESA countries - Seneweb

Trump's United States is drawing closer to Burkina Faso and other ESA countries  Seneweb