US military says it will blockade Iran's ports as ship traffic appears to halt in Strait of Hormuz
U_S_ Central Command says it will begin a blockade of all Iranian ports at 10 a_m_ EDT Monday, or 5:30 p_m_ in Iran, to be “enforced impartially against vessels of all nations.”
The Independent UK 7 min read
Albanese calls on US and Iran to resume peace negotiations and reopen strait of Hormuz
Australian prime minister says it’s ‘disappointing’ that there was no resolution on freedom of movement during weekend’s talks
The Guardian - AU 4 min read
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Fox News Cuts Off Trump Mid-Rant as He Defends Iran War, Renames Gulf and Shrugs Off Civilisation Threat
Donald Trump's recent Fox News interview covered a range of topics including the US war on Iran, oil prices, and election fraud claims, leaving even his favored network scrambling.
International Business Times UK 4 min read
Trump news at a glance: president renews threat to Iranian power plants and bridges after talks fail
Donald Trump has said the US will begin blockading the strait of Hormuz in an attempt to take control of the strategic waterway. Key US politics stories from Sunday 12 April at a glance
The Guardian - US 5 min read
'I would hate to do it': Donald Trump weighs limited Iran strikes after negotiation talks collapse
President Trump is considering limited military strikes and a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after Iran talks collapsed over its nuclear program. While a full bombing campaign is less likely, a temporary blockade is being weighed. Trump indicated a willingness for diplomacy but also threatened Iran's infrastructure.
The Times of India 4 min read
Eric Swalwell quits California governor race after sexual assault allegations
Democratic congressman, running to replace Gavin Newsom, has faced multiple accusations
The Guardian - US 6 min read
Middle East crisis live: Iran warns US blockade of strait of Hormuz would violate ceasefire
Centcom says blockade of Iranian ports to begin at 10am ET; Iran’s negotiator says ‘we will not bow to threats’; oil prices rise. Follow the latest news
The Guardian - AU 10 min read
“The People You Hoped To Be Babysitters?”: Woman’s Complaint About Friend Support After Birth Backfires
Many women experience postpartum loneliness, a period after giving birth when they may feel a profound sense of isolation. Some of them may express their sadness online, as this woman did. In her TikTok video, she made an indirect jab at her female friends, implying their supposed lack of support…
Bored Panda 3 min read
‘False and political’: Swalwell exits California governor race amid sexual assault allegations
Eric Swalwell has suspended his campaign for governor of California following multiple allegations of sexual assault and misconduct, triggering swift political fallout and reshaping the state’s high-stakes race.
The Times of India 3 min read
Algorithms don’t care: how AI worsens the double burden for Indonesia’s female gig workers
Artificial intelligence is often celebrated as the future of work. It is efficient, innovative and neutral. Yet, for many women in Indonesia’s gig economy, AI feels like a source of mounting pressure.
The Conversation 7 min read