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April 9

UK defense minister warns Putin of 'serious consequences' after covert underwater military operation

U.K. Defense Minister John Healey has revealed a major military operation involving the Royal Navy and Norway to deter Russian submarines in the North Sea.

April 9

NATO chief says world is ‘absolutely’ safer under Trump

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte says the world is safer under President Trump, pointing to U.S. military actions targeting Iran's capabilities.

April 9

NATO chief signals allies may act on Hormuz, warns of ‘unhealthy codependence’ on US

Rutte signals a possible coalition to secure the Strait of Hormuz after meeting Trump, but the White House says NATO was tested and already failed.

April 9

Israel to begin Hezbollah disarmament talks with Lebanon

Former CIA director Gen. David Petraeus discusses the fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran after two oil tankers were allowed passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

April 9

9/11 terror attacks made Dem congressional candidate more 'aware' of 'anti-Muslim bigotry': unearthed op-ed

Iowa congressional candidate Sarah Trone Garriott penned an op-ed saying 9/11 made her aware of anti-Muslim bigotry, drawing sharp GOP criticism.

April 9

Mamdani ripped after conceding key campaign pledge won't happen this year

Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he remains committed to free NYC buses, but critics seize on funding challenges blocking the signature campaign promise.

April 9

Tourist chaos erupts as cherry blossom festival is shut down, officials triple tax to curb crowds

Japan will triple its international tourist tax starting July 1 as the country battles overtourism issues while still aiming for 60 million inbound visitors by 2030.

April 9

Unity tested: Democrats face off over Israel and AIPAC dark money during DNC meeting

Democrats gather in New Orleans for the DNC spring meeting as internal divisions over Israel policy and AIPAC's role in primaries take center stage.

April 9

Trump pressures Iran amid Strait of Hormuz tensions, calls for 'real agreement'

President Donald Trump continues to pressure Iran after traffic slowed in the Strait of Hormuz as concerns rise over a fragile ceasefire.

April 9

Strait of Hormuz toll would set 'dangerous precedent,' UN shipping agency warns

The U.N.'s shipping agency warned on Thursday that any toll imposed on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz would set a "dangerous precedent."