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2 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz, complicating diplomatic efforts to resume talks
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Two ships came under attack Wednesday in the Strait of Hormuz, the British military said, complicating efforts to bring the United States and Iran together in Pakistan for talks to end the war.Wednesday morning, Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard attacked a container ship, damaging it but causing no injuries. The British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center did not immediately identify who shot at the second ship, but suspicion immediately fell on Iran.
In the second attack, a cargo ship said it had... Read More
The Latest: Uncertainty shrouds possible US-Iran talks after Trump extends ceasefire
The next steps to resume U.S.-Iran talks remained unclear Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced the U.S. was extending its ceasefire in the war at Pakistan’s request while awaiting a “unified proposal” from Tehran.Iran has not yet responded to Trump’s announcement of the ceasefire extension, and both countries have warned they were prepared to resume fighting if a deal isn’t reached.
Trump said Tuesday night in a social media post that “Iran doesn’t want the Strait of Hormuz closed, they want it open” so they can sell their crude oil,... Read More
UK inflation rises in March as prices at the pump spike higher after Iran war
LONDON (AP) — Inflation in the U.K. climbed in March after a sharp jump in prices at the pump in the wake of the disruption to energy supplies caused by the Iran war, official figures showed Wednesday.The Office for National Statistics said the annual consumer price inflation rate increased to a three-month high of 3.3% from 3% the previous month. The rise was in line with market expectations.
The main reason behind the inflation spike was higher motor fuel, which increased by a monthly 8.7% — the largest increase since June 2022, shortly after the Russian invasion... Read More
Kings interim coach D.J. Smith hit by shattered glass as panel breaks behind LA bench in Game 2
DENVER (AP) — D.J. Smith felt the pushing from behind and then the glass raining down on him. He didn't have time to duck out of the way.The Los Angeles interim coach had shattered glass fall on him after a pane broke behind the Kings bench Tuesday night in Game 2 against Colorado.
It happened right after Quinton Byfield was stopped on a penalty shot by Avalanche goaltender Scott Wedgewood with 16:48 remaining in the second period. The glass began to sway as fans pounded on it in excitement and then gave way, with pieces raining on Smith. He covered his head and then... Read More
Pope visiting Equatorial Guinea prison in spotlight after US migrant deportations
MALABO, Equatorial Guinea (AP) — Pope Leo XIV is visiting one of Equatorial Guinea’s notorious prisons Wednesday, drawing attention to human rights abuses that campaigners have denounced for years and especially after the U.S. began deporting third-country migrants here.Leo’s visit to the prison in Bata, the central African country’s port city, continues the tradition of Pope Francis, who made prison visits a priority of his pontificate. Francis’ aim was to give prisoners hope and to remind them the church was with them, while also shining a spotlight on judicial... Read More
Top Stories
- 2 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz, complicating diplomatic efforts to resume talks
- Asian benchmarks are mixed in cautious trading amid uncertainty about US-Iran ceasefire talks
- Pope visiting Equatorial Guinea prison in spotlight after US migrant deportations
- 2 US officials killed in Mexico crash after anti-drug operation worked for CIA, AP sources say
- The AP Interview: Cyprus president says EU needs a clear playbook on helping members under attack
- Petroleum infuses a multitude of everyday items the Iran war could make more expensive
- Texas can require public schools to display Ten Commandments in classrooms, court rules
- Virginia voters approve redistricting plan that could boost Democratsâ seats in Congress
- Trump says the US will extend its ceasefire with Iran at Pakistan's request
- In reversal, Justice Department withdraws subpoenas in John Brennan investigation, AP sources say
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