Topic: international
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Calls for humanitarian corridor through strait of Hormuz as Iran war hits vital aid
Soaring oil prices and the blockade are preventing food, fuel and medicine being delivered to millions of people in desperate need, say NGOsThe volatility of global oil prices cau…
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Calls for humanitarian corridor through strait of Hormuz as Iran war hits vital aid
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:00:48 GMT · paywall:False
Indian billionaire’s son offers to house Pablo Escobar’s hippos at his private zoo
Anant Ambani revives offer to transport 80 animals, all descendants of Colombian drug kingpin’s pets, to IndiaIt remains one of the strangest conundrums in modern zoological histo…
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Indian billionaire’s son offers to house Pablo Escobar’s hippos at his private zoo
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:00:48 GMT · paywall:False
Iraq’s Prime Minister-Designate Thrust Into U.S.-Iran Power Struggle
Ali al-Zaidi, a political unknown, has been tasked with forming a new coalition government. Now, he must grapple with growing U.S. pressure to curb Iranian influence over Iraq.
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Iraq’s Prime Minister-Designate Thrust Into U.S.-Iran Power Struggle
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:01:07 +0000 · paywall:hard
‘It will never cover what’s authentic’: African music industry weighs up AI risks and rewards
Delegates at event in Cape Verde highlight opportunities from tech while stressing AI is no replacement for talentLast July, the Nigerian singer-songwriter Fave found herself caug…
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‘It will never cover what’s authentic’: African music industry weighs up AI risks and rewards
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:00:45 GMT · paywall:False
Amid Iran War and Tensions with Neighbors, U.A.E. Goes Its Own Way
The United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave OPEC has rocked the region, underscoring how the country, at odds with Saudi Arabia, is increasingly charting its own course.
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Amid Iran War and Tensions with Neighbors, U.A.E. Goes Its Own Way
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:12:43 +0000 · paywall:hard
The Small U.K. Agency That’s a 911 for Ships in the Strait of Hormuz
At a military base outside Portsmouth, England, a 24-hour service monitors the Persian Gulf, the Red Sea and part of the Indian Ocean, responding to distress calls.
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New York Times —
The Small U.K. Agency That’s a 911 for Ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:37:38 +0000 · paywall:hard
They Lost Their Homes in Cuba to the Communist Government. Will They Ever Get Them Back?
With Cuba in dire economic crisis, people whose properties were seized by its government decades ago say it’s time to resolve thorny compensation claims.
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They Lost Their Homes in Cuba to the Communist Government. Will They Ever Get Them Back?
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:52:17 +0000 · paywall:hard
Prisoner Swap Between Belarus, Poland and Other Nations Frees 10
Multiple countries took part in the exchange of prisoners, including a well-known journalist released to Poland, as the Trump administration’s outreach to Belarus continued to pay…
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Prisoner Swap Between Belarus, Poland and Other Nations Frees 10
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:33:48 +0000 · paywall:hard
US soldier pleads not guilty to charges of betting on Nicolás Maduro’s ouster
Prosecutors allege Gannon Van Dyke won $400,000 using insider information to bet on Maduro raid on PolymarketSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in you…
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US soldier pleads not guilty to charges of betting on Nicolás Maduro’s ouster
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:05:06 GMT · paywall:False
Russia claims its Africa Corps group prevented coup in Mali after rebels seize towns
Kremlin-controlled paramilitaries also alleged it inflicted ‘irreplaceable losses’ on insurgents avoiding civilian casualtiesRussia’s defence ministry has claimed its Africa Corps…
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Russia claims its Africa Corps group prevented coup in Mali after rebels seize towns
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:07:27 GMT · paywall:False
UAE Says It Will Leave OPEC as Iran War Strains Oil Markets
The Gulf government has long complained about the group’s quotas, which officials believe unfairly limited its exports. Its departure is expected to weaken OPEC’s influence.
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New York Times —
UAE Says It Will Leave OPEC as Iran War Strains Oil Markets
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:51:51 +0000 · paywall:hard
Fears of resurgence in Somali piracy after three vessels hijacked in a week
Pirates appear to be taking advantage of international naval strength being diverted to Middle EastThree vessels have been hijacked off the coast of Somalia in the past week, rais…
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The Guardian —
Fears of resurgence in Somali piracy after three vessels hijacked in a week
Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:20:00 GMT · paywall:False