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April 11

Israeli military strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

The Israel Defense Forces said on Saturday, April 11, that "In the last 24 hours, the IDF struck more than 200 Hezbollah terror targets in Lebanon."

April 11

ICE detains relatives of 1979 Iran hostage crisis figure after Rubio revokes their legal status

Secretary of State Rubio says he revoked green cards for family members linked to a 1979 Iran hostage crisis spokeswoman known as "Screaming Mary."

April 11

Russia seizes control of US-linked firm as it pushes for renewed ties with Washington

Pennsylvania-linked manufacturer CANPACK says Russia seized control of its $700 million business under a Kremlin decree signed by President Putin.

April 11

STEVE FORBES: No more delusions — America has to finish the job in Iran

The author argues the West must not waver on Iran, urging Strait of Hormuz bypass pipelines and resumed pressure after Islamabad negotiations.

April 11

As missiles light the sky, she boards a one-way flight to Dubai

American hairstylist Rikki Dimitriadis moved from Miami to Dubai during the Iran-UAE conflict and says she has no regrets, calling the decision a no-brainer.

April 10

Roger Goodell dismisses 49ers coach's concerns about playing in Australia, says it's part of long-term plan

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell dismissed Kyle Shanahan's concerns about the San Francisco 49ers playing in Australia, offering to send the coach a jet lag app to help.

April 10

Iran regime uses former Soviet republic to dodge sanctions, fund war machine: report

Once a committed U.S. ally, Georgia has quietly aligned with Iran, raising concerns about IRGC influence and sanctions evasion, a new report claims.

April 10

Pro-Palestinian activist refuses to condemn political violence after threat against her is foiled

After a Molotov cocktail plot against a pro-Palestinian activist was foiled, Nerdeen Kiswani refused to condemn political violence, blasting Zionist aggression.

April 10

Canadian politician goes viral for using sprawling LGBT acronym critics compare to a Wi-Fi password

A Canadian politician's use of the lengthy acronym MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+ during public remarks went viral, with social media users comparing it to a password.

April 10

Hormuz choke point persists as Iran halts oil traffic despite Trump ceasefire

The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed despite a ceasefire deal, with 800 tankers among 3,200 vessels backed up and mariners stranded.