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U.S. aircraft carrier to leave Mideast, reducing military might amid Iran war

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:49:56 +0000

The USS Gerald R. Ford, at sea for 10 months, is in need of repair. Its exit, though, reduces the firepower on hand as Trump presses Tehran to make peace.

By:Tara Copp, Dan Lamothe

U.K. investigates attacks on Jewish targets for possible links to Iran

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:50:10 +0000

Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the attacks after two men were stabbed in a predominantly Jewish neighborhood of north London.

By:Greg Miller

UAE to leave OPEC amid Hormuz oil crisis, a blow to Saudi Arabia

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:45:07 +0000

The departure weakens the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, long criticized by Trump, as the global economy reels from the Iran war energy shock.

By:Mohamad El Chamaa

New State Department rules would deny visas to those who fear returning home

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:46:19 +0000

Diplomatic missions are told to ask nonimmigrant visa applicants if they fear returning to their home country, and to deny travel documents to those who say yes.

By:Adam Taylor

U.S. weighs Iranian proposal that would open Strait of Hormuz but delay nuclear talks

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:37:25 +0000

Iranian negotiators are seeking separate tracks for a deal over the Strait of Hormuz and talks on broader peace, including nuclear issues.

By:Gerry Shih, Sammy Westfall

U.S. offers no help with Iran war’s fallout, Thai foreign minister says

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:34:01 +0000

“This war should not have taken place,” Sihasak Phuangketkeow said in an interview, adding that Thailand is approaching Russia and China amid its economic crisis.

By:Rebecca Tan