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April 18, 2026

Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz again over U.S. blockade

Reports say Iranian gunboats opened fire on a merchant vessel attempting to pass.

Ships awaiting to pass the Strait of Hormuz
April 18, 2026

Frank Lampard leads Coventry to Premier League promotion after 25 years 

Lampard stated, “It’s such a good feeling that the boys have managed to get it over the line.”

Coventry
April 17, 2026

Over 38,000 women, girls killed in Gaza in two years: UN 

Mr Doraid called for adherence to the ceasefire and international law.

Displaced women in Gaza war
April 17, 2026

U.S. blockade to “remain in full force” despite Strait of Hormuz reopening, says Trump

Oil prices, which had soared as high as $111 per barrel, fell to $89 on Friday.

U.S. President Donald
April 17, 2026

Petrobras cashes in $22 billion on oil amid backlash over renewable energy budget cut

In its 2026–2030 business plan, Petrobras slashed funding for energy transition initiatives by 20 per cent.

April 17, 2026

Over 130 civil groups demand end to Iran war 

They noted that in one month, over $100 billion has been extracted from people through rising energy costs. 

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April 17, 2026

William Amadi convicted for stabbing Londoner to death at shisha bar

Mr Amadi will be sentenced at Harrow Crown Court on Friday, May 8.

William Amadi
April 17, 2026

Iran seeks permanent end to wars, not temporary ceasefire: Official

He said any ceasefire must include all conflict zones, from Lebanon to the Red Sea.

Saeed Khatibzadeh
April 17, 2026

Global oil prices fall as Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz 

The Strait of Hormuz reopened after Israel and Lebanon agreed to a 10-day ceasefire.

Strait of Hormuz
April 17, 2026

World leaders converge on Antalya, Türkiye for ADF2026

Global leaders and senior government officials have converged on Antalya, Türkiye, for this year’s Antalya Diplomacy Forum.

ADF2026