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Iran Makes Moves to Assert Control Over the Strait of Hormuz

After Iran weaponized the waterway by making it too dangerous for businesses, experts say, the country is now looking to charge fees to vessels seeking to transit the vital water.After Iran weaponized the waterway by making it too dangerous for businesses, experts say, the country is now looking to charge fees to vessels seeking to […]

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Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s President, Struggles to Uphold Trump’s Narrative of Success

President Trump says Venezuela, under U.S. oversight, has “never made the money” it is making now. But new oil revenue isn’t helping ordinary Venezuelans, and anger seems to be mounting.President Trump says Venezuela, under U.S. oversight, has “never made the money” it is making now. But new oil revenue isn’t helping ordinary Venezuelans, and anger

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Shootout Suspect Is Dead After Killing Montreal Police Officer, Authorities Say

Fady Dagher, the city’s police chief, said that the “immediate threat to the public is no longer present” and that sheltering in place was no longer required.Fady Dagher, the city’s police chief, said that the “immediate threat to the public is no longer present” and that sheltering in place was no longer required. Read More

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Pakistan Plans to Cut Tax on Menstrual Pads, but Many Say It’s Not Enough

Activists said more action was needed to solve the larger problem: Only 12 percent of Pakistani women and girls use safe, commercially made menstrual products.Activists said more action was needed to solve the larger problem: Only 12 percent of Pakistani women and girls use safe, commercially made menstrual products. Read More

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Mideast Live Updates: Mediators Point to Progress After First Round of U.S.-Iran Talks

Qatar and Pakistan said that high-level talks in Switzerland ended early Monday, with technical discussions to follow. Tensions over fighting in Lebanon and other issues have complicated efforts to reach a lasting peace.Qatar and Pakistan said that high-level talks in Switzerland ended early Monday, with technical discussions to follow. Tensions over fighting in Lebanon and

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