Britain accused Iran on Thursday of holding the world’s economy hostage as diplomats from more than 40 countries held talks on ways to press Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil route that has been choked off by the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran. The U.S. didn’t attend the virtual meeting, which came after U.S. President Donald Trump made clear that he thinks securing the waterway is not America’s job. Trump has also disparaged America’s European allies for failing to support the war and renewed his threats to pull the U.S. out of NATO. U.K. Foreign Secretary Yvette...
“To The USA And Israel It Is High Time To Stop The War”—UN Secretary General António Guterres Declares
António Guterres: “My message is clear: “To the USA & Israel: It is high time to stop the war that is inflicting immense human suffering & triggering devastating economic consequences. “To Iran: Stop attacking your neighbours. Conflicts end when leaders choose dialogue over destruction. “That choice still exists. And it must be made now.”
UN Set To Vote On A Watered-Down Proposal To Open Strait Of Hormuz
The U.N. Security Council is scheduled to vote Friday on a proposal to secure the Strait of Hormuz after it was significantly watered down in the face of opposition from China and Russia about allowing force to reopen the critical waterway that Iran has largely cut off to global shipping. The final draft of Bahrain’s resolution, obtained Thursday by The Associated Press, authorizes the use of defensive — but not offensive — action to ensure vessels can safely transit the strait. One-fifth of the world’s oil typically passes through the waterway where Iran’s stranglehold during the war has sent energy...
French President Emmanuel Macron Meets South-Korea President Lee Jae-Myung To Solidify Relationships
Emmanuel Macron: “I am delighted to meet President Lee Jae-myung again. France and the Republic of Korea are walking together on the path of trust and action. “From history and culture, to shared values, and even the bonds of our two countries’ youth generations, our friendship is an important milestone and a future we will shape together in an increasingly unstable world.”
Cuba Releasing 2,010 Prisoners As The US Pressures The Island’s Government
The Cuban government said Thursday it would release 2,010 prisoners in a move that comes while the Trump administration puts extreme pressure on the island’s government with a suffocating oil blockade. The announcement said the pardons were a “humanitarian gesture” in connection with Holy Week and didn’t mention mounting pressures with the U.S. The government said the prisoners affected are foreigners and Cubans, including women, the elderly and young people. It didn’t say when they were being released or under what conditions, nor did it mention the crimes they were accused of committing. Authorities also provided no details on whether...
Bureau Of Indian Affairs Officer Pleads Guilty To Sexually Abusing Teen On Montana Reservation
A former federal law enforcement officer pleaded guilty Thursday to sexual abuse after prosecutors said he raped an intoxicated 14-year-old girl on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation and tried to cover it up. Prosecutors said defendant Murrell Deela, who was then an officer with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, encountered the girl at a gas station on the reservation in southern Montana in August 2024. When the girl tried to run, Deela performed a “takedown maneuver” on her, put her in the back of his patrol car and drove to an unlit park where he sexually assaulted her, according to...
After Crash, Tiger Woods Told Deputy He Was ‘Talking To The President,’ Body Camera Shows
After crashing his SUV last week in Florida, Tiger Woods took out his phone and told a deputy, “I was just talking to the president,” according to body camera footage released Thursday showing Woods’ arrest on a DUI charge. The phone conversation was not captured on video, but Woods could be heard saying, “Thank you so much,” as he hung up and the deputy approached. It wasn’t clear if Woods was referring to President Donald Trump, whose former daughter-in-law, Vanessa Trump, is dating Woods. Shortly after the golfer’s March 27 arrest, Trump was asked about Woods and told reporters: “I...
French President Macron On Trump Attack Of His Person, Says He Doesn’t Take The American President Serious
Journalist: Trump targeted you again with personal remarks. Do you have anything to say? Emmanuel Macron: “We are talking about war, civilians dying, economies suffering. What I heard is neither serious nor worthy of response. A world leader can’t use language he is speaking”