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The United States and Israel are engaged in military operations against Iran that have entered their third week, with strikes on Iranian oil facilities and infrastructure. Iran has retaliated with attacks on Israeli targets and has threatened ports in the United Arab Emirates, while also disrupting shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump is seeking to form a naval coalition with allies to secure the strategic waterway amid rising oil prices and regional tensions.

The US-Iran war has entered its third week, with President Trump urging allies to send warships to help secure the Strait of Hormuz after Iran closed the waterway to enemy vessels. Iran has warned people to evacuate three major ports in the UAE and has launched missile attacks at Israeli targets, while the US has conducted strikes including on Iran's Kharg Island oil facilities. The conflict has resulted in rising oil prices and threats to regional shipping through the vital Gulf waterway.

Israeli forces killed four Palestinians including two children in a car in the northern West Bank village of Tammun, according to Palestinian Authority Health Ministry officials. A separate Israeli airstrike on a home in central Gaza's Nuseirat refugee camp killed four Palestinians, including two boys and a pregnant woman, according to Palestinian hospital officials. Both incidents occurred amid ongoing military operations in the occupied territories.

President Trump is facing domestic political challenges related to an ongoing conflict with Iran that has lasted approximately two weeks. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has threatened to revoke broadcasting licenses from news outlets over their coverage of the Iran war. Trump has criticized media coverage of the conflict while his administration deals with rising oil prices and declining poll numbers.

Five people were killed in attacks on Ukraine. The European Union has extended sanctions against Russians. The United States has made changes to sanctions on Russian oil exports.

UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has stated that the UK is looking at 'all options' to secure the Strait of Hormuz amid rising energy concerns. Oil and gas prices have surged due to conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran. Miliband has indicated the government will intervene on energy bills 'if necessary' due to fears over the cost of living impact.

The Trump administration has stopped releasing key immigration data that researchers and advocates previously used to track immigration policies. NewsGuard, a company that rates news outlets for reliability, has sued the Federal Trade Commission over what it claims is a threatening investigation into its operations. FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr has warned media outlets they could lose their licenses if they don't correct their coverage, coinciding with Trump's criticism of Iran war reporting.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused EU allies of 'blackmail' in a dispute over oil pipeline transit. Zelensky stated that restoring the flow of Russian oil through Ukraine to the EU would be equivalent to lifting sanctions on Russia. The dispute centers on Ukraine's role as a transit route for Russian energy exports to European Union countries.

Syria is marking the 15th anniversary of the 2011 uprising that began against Bashar al-Assad's government. The uprising, which started in 2011, ultimately led to the end of Assad's rule in 2024. Syrians are celebrating this anniversary as a significant moment in their country's recent history.

Pakistan conducted strikes on an Afghan base in Kandahar following Taliban drone attacks on Pakistani civilian areas and military sites. The strikes occurred after Pakistan's president warned that a 'red line' had been crossed. Separately, Syria is marking 15 years since the 2011 anti-Assad uprising that eventually led to Assad's removal in 2024.

Congressional Republicans are pushing voting legislation backed by President Donald Trump that would require voters to produce documentary proof of citizenship to register for federal elections. The legislation has prompted discussions about potentially changing Senate filibuster rules to enable passage. Some Republicans who previously opposed filibuster changes are now reconsidering their position on the issue.

An Associated Press investigation has revealed that an Israeli group is behind several flights that evacuated hundreds of Palestinians from Gaza during the ongoing war. The group's founder previously expressed strong support for U.S. President Donald Trump's proposal to resettle Palestinians from Gaza. The flights were conducted discreetly and transferred people out of the war-torn territory.

Powerful winds and extreme weather have caused widespread power outages across Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan, with approximately 346,000 customers without electricity as of Saturday. The severe weather conditions have also fueled deadly fires in Nebraska. The weather system has caused property damage and disrupted electrical service across multiple Midwest states.

Jamal Rayyan, a Palestinian television presenter who was the first face of Al Jazeera news network, has died at the age of 73. Rayyan delivered Al Jazeera's first-ever news bulletin when the network began broadcasting in 1996. He was a veteran presenter who played a founding role in establishing the network's early identity.

Formula One has cancelled races scheduled for Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in April due to security concerns related to regional conflict involving Iran. The cancellations were made on safety grounds amid ongoing warfare in the region. The races were part of the Formula One championship calendar for the Middle East.

A police operation in South Africa has cut off supply lines to artisanal miners working deep underground in a gold mine. The miners are now trapped underground and facing severe shortages of food and other supplies. The situation has created a humanitarian crisis as the miners struggle for survival with limited access to basic necessities.

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Three additional members of Iran's women's soccer team have decided to leave Australia after initially accepting refugee visas to stay in the country. This brings the total to four out of seven original team members who have chosen to return to Iran. Three members of the original squad remain in Australia.

Six U.S. service members died in a crash of a U.S. military refueling aircraft on Thursday. The victims included a father from Alabama and several personnel based in Ohio. Military officials have stated the crash is under investigation and was not caused by hostile or friendly fire.

Three people were arrested during Al Quds Day protests in London. Approximately 1,000 police officers were deployed to manage the situation. Protesters and counter-protesters were positioned on opposite sides of the River Thames.

The UK government has proposed granting environment officers enhanced police-style powers to combat fly-tipping. These new powers would allow officers to search premises without a warrant, seize assets, and arrest individuals suspected of illegal waste dumping. The proposal represents a significant expansion of enforcement capabilities for environmental officers currently dealing with fly-tipping incidents.

Actor John Alford, known for his roles in the TV series Grange Hill and London's Burning, has died at age 54. He was found dead at HMP Bure prison in Norfolk. Alford was 54 years old at the time of his death.

Prince William shared a previously unseen photograph of himself with Princess Diana on Mother's Day. The Prince of Wales posted the image with a caption stating he was "remembering my mother, today and every day". The photograph had not been publicly released before this Mother's Day tribute.