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AI summaryIran's military on Saturday reimposed a closure of the Strait of Hormuz, hours after a brief reopening, citing a continued US naval blockade of Iranian ports. At least eight tankers crossed during the window, while two vessels reported being fired upon by Iranian gunboats. US President Donald Trump said the blockade would remain until a peace deal, but Tehran insists it will keep the strait shut.
AI summaryFrench-born Beninese activist Kemi Seba has been arrested in South Africa on immigration charges and is facing extradition to Benin, where he is wanted for inciting rebellion after supporting a failed coup in December. His lawyer says he has applied for political asylum, claiming he fears for his life if returned to Benin. The case has drawn attention to Seba's anti-Western activism and his ties to Niger's ruling junta.
AI summaryAn Associated Press investigation reveals that ICE's rapid hiring of 12,000 new officers and special agents, funded by a $75 billion congressional windfall, brought in recruits with questionable backgrounds, including bankruptcies and integrity allegations. The Guardian and South China Morning Post reported on the findings, highlighting a potential trade-off between speed and vetting standards. ICE's acting director defended the campaign, citing high application numbers.
AI summaryThe UN’s humanitarian chief has warned that South Sudan is at risk of slipping into ‘full-scale famine and collapse’ as fighting intensifies and aid access remains blocked. Nearly 7.9 million people face severe hunger, with four counties in Jonglei and Upper Nile at risk of famine. Displaced people in Nyatim village were reportedly denied aid by authorities, leading to dozens of deaths.
AI summaryIran announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping, but President Trump insists the US naval blockade of Iranian ports will remain until a deal is signed. The move comes amid a fragile ceasefire, with conflicting signals from Tehran and Washington over the terms of any agreement.
AI summaryPresident Donald Trump thanked Iran for fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz but said the US naval blockade of Iranian ports will stay in force until a deal is reached. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced the passage is open on a coordinated route, though US intelligence doubts Iran can clear marine mines.
AI summaryDuring his visit to Cameroon, Pope Leo XIV called on young people to resist corruption and on the government to root it out, addressing President Paul Biya directly. The Pope also highlighted the role of women in building peace and prayed for an end to the separatist insurgency in the English-speaking regions.
AI summaryMarie-Thérèse Ross, an 86-year-old French widow detained by US immigration authorities after overstaying her visa, has returned to France. Her case drew attention amid concerns about her health and the circumstances of her arrest following her American husband's death.
AI summaryMyanmar's junta leader Min Aung Hlaing has reduced Aung San Suu Kyi's 27-year prison sentence by one-sixth as part of a mass amnesty for thousands of prisoners. The move, confirmed by her lawyer and state media, comes as part of broader new year's pardons. More than 4,500 prisoners were released, including former president Win Myint.
AI summaryPrince Harry and Meghan concluded their Sydney visit by meeting survivors of the Bondi Beach terror attack and first responders. The couple also toured Melbourne, visiting the Royal Children's Hospital and engaging in charity events.
AI summaryBen Roberts-Smith, Australia's most decorated living soldier, has been granted bail after being charged with five counts of war crime murder over alleged incidents in Afghanistan. The court imposed strict conditions, including travel restrictions and a surety, after prosecutors raised flight risk concerns. Roberts-Smith denies all allegations and vows to clear his name.
AI summaryPresident Trump told reporters that Iran has agreed not to develop nuclear weapons and that Washington is 'very close' to a deal. He indicated the next round of talks could take place over the weekend, while declining to specify consequences if negotiations collapse.
AI summaryPakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir visited Tehran for talks with top Iranian leadership amid Islamabad's mediation efforts between Iran and the US. The visit coincides with a fragile ceasefire and upcoming negotiations, with Iran expressing gratitude for Pakistan's role.
AI summaryThe International Energy Agency's executive director, Fatih Birol, has warned that Europe has roughly six weeks of jet fuel supply left, which could lead to flight cancellations if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. The crisis, triggered by the Iran war, is expected to drive up fuel prices globally, with developing countries hit hardest.
AI summaryKenya's energy regulator has increased fuel prices significantly, citing surging import costs and global market tensions. The rise has already impacted transport fares and raised concerns about broader economic effects, while a separate controversy over a disputed fuel shipment adds to public unease.
AI summarySatellite images and videos obtained by BBC Verify show Israeli-controlled demolitions have destroyed more than 1,400 buildings in southern Lebanon since early March, raising concerns among residents, officials, and UN peacekeepers about displacement. The Israeli military says it operates under the Law of Armed Conflict, while international law experts say the systematic destruction may amount to a war crime.
AI summaryRussian forces launched waves of drones and missiles at Kyiv, Odesa, Dnipro, and Kharkiv, killing at least 12 people and wounding dozens more, according to Ukrainian officials. The attacks were described as the deadliest in months, with Ukraine's air force reporting it had downed or neutralized hundreds of projectiles.
AI summaryPresident Donald Trump's son Eric and his wife Lara will join the president's May 14-15 trip to China, a family spokeswoman confirmed. The visit has drawn criticism from Democrats over potential conflicts of interest, while the White House frames it as a diplomatic effort.
AI summaryThe United States and Iran have opened face-to-face negotiations in Islamabad, marking the highest-level direct engagement between the two countries in decades. The talks, facilitated by Pakistan, aim to end the weeks-long conflict as a two-week ceasefire holds, with key issues including Iran's enriched uranium and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
AI summaryThe White House has denied reports that the United States formally requested an extension of the temporary ceasefire with Iran, while indicating that the next round of peace talks will likely take place in Pakistan. Iranian officials have also dismissed reports of an agreement to extend the ceasefire, stressing that negotiations remain unresolved.