Majority of recent ship traffic through Strait of Hormuz linked to Iran

Trump said Iran gave him the "present" of letting eight oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, but the majority of ships making the passage are Iranian, including

• Apr 1

Hiker's dog rescued by helicopter week after getting lost in forest

After strangers raised thousands of dollars for a search, the border collie was flown to safety by a pilot who was determined to reunite pet and owner.

• Apr 1

Iran war's "core strategic objectives are nearing completion," Trump says

Trump says he expects the U.S. war with Iran to end within several weeks despite unrelenting attacks from both sides and Iran's iron grip on the Strait of Hormuz.

• Apr 1

Russian military plane crashes in Crimea, killing 29 people

The Soviet-designed military transport turboprop aircraft crashed into a cliff, sources at the scene told state news agencies.

• Apr 1

American journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Iraq

American journalist Shelly Kittleson was kidnapped in Baghdad on Tuesday, according to two sources familiar with the matter as well as an Iraqi official.

• Apr 1

Iran war's impact is spreading beyond oil, hitting helium and aluminum

Shortages of helium, a byproduct of natural gas processing, could create problems for semiconductor and medical equipment manufacturers.

• Mar 31

Hegseth slated for House testimony amid Iran war pressure, sources say

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth​ is tentatively expected to testify publicly before the House Armed Services Committee on April 29, according to two sources familiar with the plans.

• Mar 31

Police find drug-smuggling tunnel with rail system and cranes in Spain

Police said two people headed the network, including one person considered to be the "narco-architect" and "mastermind of the tunnels."

• Mar 31

Premature babies who escaped Gaza war finally reunited with families

Palestinian parents separated from their premature newborns by the war in Gaza finally get to meet their children for the first time.

• Mar 31

Trump says allies must "come in and take care of" Strait of Hormuz

President Trump told CBS News that he is not ready "quite yet" to abandon efforts to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war, despite a Truth Social post suggesting allies need to do it themselves.

• Mar 31

King Charles set for state visit to U.S. in late April

The visit "will celebrate the historic connections and the modern bilateral relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States," Buckingham Palace says.

• Apr 1

Pete Hegseth says "upcoming days will be decisive" in war against Iran

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine held a news conference at the Pentagon as gas prices in the U.S. continued to climb amid the ongoing war with Iran.

• Mar 31

Camels used to smuggle hundreds of bottles of booze, police say

Authorities said the smuggler turned to forest paths and camels to avoid road checkpoints.

• Mar 31

Trump says Iran war could wrap up in 2-3 weeks as gas prices rise

President Trump indicated the Iran war may wrap up "very soon" and he could abandon efforts to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as the war pushed U.S. gas prices over the $4 mark.

• Apr 1

Nearly $100 million worth of cocaine found hidden in bananas

The massive seizure of cocaine marked the latest instance of the illicit drug being found hidden in a shipment of the fruit.

• Mar 30

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