Iran has reopened the Strait of Hormuz—but experts say they now hold a card that works ‘almost like a nuclear deterrent’

Iran’s foreign minister declared the Strait of Hormuz “completely open” for commercial shipping on Friday, sending Brent crude down roughly $10 to around $89 a barrel within minutes and sent U.S. stocks to a fresh record high. President Donald Trump quickly claimed credit on Truth Social, writing that the Strait is “COMPLETELY OPEN AND READY FOR BUSINESS” — but he made clear the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports isn’t going anywhere until a deal with Iran...

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Dubai Police arrest Irish national involved in international criminal offences

Dubai Police General Command, in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior, announces the arrest of "D. J. K.", an Irish national and member of a gang involved in international criminal offenses in his home country, just 48 hours after the issuance of the Public Prosecution order dated April 15 of this year. Dubai Police affirmed its ongoing commitment to supporting international efforts in combating cross-border crime, and working side by side with law enforcement agencies worldwide to enhanc...

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وزير التكنولوجيا: نعمل على تحسين مناخ الأعمال لتعزيز الجاذبية

وزير التكنولوجيا: نعمل على تحسين مناخ الأعمال لتعزيز الجاذبية والاحتفاظ بالكفاءات

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Manav Gohil recalls Dhurandhar delay, praises R Madhavan, Aditya Dhar

Speaking about Ranveer Singh’s physical transformation in Dhurandhar, Manav Gohil revealed that there was a significant gap in the shooting schedule during which Ranveer and Deepika Padukone welcomed their baby. Opening up about working with R Madhavan, Manav described the experience as enriching and comforting. Manav also had high praise for director Aditya Dhar, describing his working style with an interesting analogy.

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« C’était l’ADN de l’entreprise » : l’emblématique fondateur de Netflix Reed Hastings tire sa révérence à la surprise générale

Réservé aux abonnés « C’était l’ADN de l’entreprise » : l’emblématique fondateur de Netflix Reed Hastings tire sa révérence à la surprise générale Par Ingrid Vergara Le 17 avril 2026 à 18h34 Suivre Sujets Netflix streaming Lire dans l’app Copier le lien Lien copié Mail Facebook X Linkedin Messenger WhatsApp Reed Hastings, cofondateur de Netflix, dans les locaux du Figaro en 2019. Jean-Christophe Marmara/ Le Figaro PORTRAIT - Architecte de la dernière grande révolution de l’industrie du cinéma et...

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Thousands celebrate open-air Mass with Pope Leo in Cameroon - in pictures

Thousands celebrate open-air Mass with Pope Leo in Cameroon - in pictures7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GooglePaul Njie,BBC Africa, Japoma Stadium, DoualaandHafsa KhalilEPAMore than 120,000 people have joined Pope Leo XIV in Cameroon for an open-air Mass, the biggest crowd so far during his 11-day Africa tour.Arriving in the economic city of Douala on Friday, the Pope reiterated his message of peace after visiting the country's Anglophone region hit by a decade-long rebellion on...

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Ukrainians react to massive Russian attack

Ukrainians jumped in to help after a massive Russian attack left massive damage in Kyiv. CBS News' Aidan Stretch reports.

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'No money is changing hands': Trump rejects $20 bn Iran 'nuclear dust' deal claim

Following Operation Epic Fury, Donald Trump announced significant breakthroughs, claiming Iran's nuclear program has been suspended and the Strait of Hormuz reopened. He stated the US will secure "nuclear dust" without financial exchange, asserting Iran's nuclear ambitions are shut down and a broader conflict-ending deal is nearing completion.

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How scammers target grieving victims through online games

For many people, games like Words With Friends are a relaxing way to pass the time. You play a few rounds, chat with opponents and enjoy a little mental exercise. But scammers have quietly turned these casual games into hunting grounds.They look for players who appear friendly, are older, or are recently widowed. Then they start a conversation. At first, it feels harmless. A compliment. A friendly message. A question about where you live.Weeks later, the conversation often shifts to money. Angel...

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Dernier « allié fidèle » de la France au Sahel, le président mauritanien veut renforcer sa coopération militaire avec Paris

Accueilli mercredi 15 avril par Emmanuel Macron dans le cadre d’une visite d’Etat de trois jours, Mohamed Ould Ghazouani vante la « stabilité relative » de la Mauritanie dans une région fragile. « Le Monde » l’a rencontré, jeudi 16 avril.

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Air Arabia resumes limited flights to 52 global destinations

Sharjah: Air Arabia said it is operating a limited number of flights to and from the United Arab Emirates, subject to regulatory and operational approvals, as services gradually resume following recent disruptions.The airline said passengers can book available flights through its website, mobile application or authorised travel agents. Travellers whose flights were previously cancelled may also rebook, provided they have not already opted for a refund or itinerary change.Get updated faster...

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Neeraj Chopra, Sumit Antil complain of harassment by Dronacharya awardee coach

Neeraj Chopra Sumit Antil complain of harassment by Dronacharya awardee coach

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Détroit d'Ormuz rouvert: "Il y aura des impacts sur l'inflation française au moins jusqu'à l'été", indique Marc Touati, économiste chez Etoro

Au lendemain du début du cessez-le-feu entre Israël et le Liban, l'Iran a annoncé que le détroit d'Ormuz est "complètement ouvert" pour tous les navires commerciaux pour la durée de la trêve. Une conférence sur la sécurisation du détroit d'Ormuz s'est aussi tenue à l'Élysée.

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What do we know about the TFI Friday reboot with Chris Evans? Guests, timings and air date revealed

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Daniel Kinahan is ARRESTED in Dubai and faces extradition back to Ireland over 'serious organised crime offences'

Daniel Kinahan is ARRESTED in Dubai and faces extradition back to Ireland over 'serious organised crime offences'By ROBERT FOLKER, NEWS REPORTER Published: 17:19, 17 April 2026 | Updated: 17:32, 17 April 2026 e-mail 1 View comments

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Why Sam Altman’s Warning About A Big Cyberattack In 2026 Is Overblown

Sam Altman said in an interview he agrees that it's possible there could be a 'world shaking' cyberattack in 2026, but experts point to other more immediate risks.

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Oil slumps 11% after US and Iran declare Strait of Hormuz open to commercial shipping

Trump suggests warring sides are closer to a permanent ceasefire

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Iran says it fully reopens Strait of Hormuz as Trump says blockade will ‘remain in force’

Iran said Friday it fully reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels, but President Donald Trump said the American blockade on Iranian ships and ports “will remain in full force” until Tehran reaches a deal with the U.S., including on its nuclear program. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi posted on X that the crucial waterway, through which about 20% of the world’s oil is shipped, was now fully open to commercial vessels, as a 10-day truce between I...