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The Latest Breaking News on War in Ukraine

Ukraine says it is in ‘strongest frontline position in a year’ as Russian advance grinds to a halt

Russia has lost miles of land in Ukraine since 1 March according to expert reports

The Independent UK

EU formally approves €90bn Ukraine loan and 20th sanctions package against Russia

Ursula von der Leyen hails ‘good news’ after Hungary’s lifting of vetoes allows leaders to sign off on agreements

The Guardian - UK

Why the European Union's wartime loan is a vital lifeline for cash-strapped Ukraine

Ukraine has secured a crucial European Union loan to support the country's wartime efforts

The Independent UK

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Trump Says He Ordered U.S. Forces To 'Shoot And Kill' Iranian Boats Blockading The Strait Of Hormuz

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he ordered U.S. forces to "shoot and kill" Iranian boats blockading the Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times

Trump issues ‘shoot to kill’ order for boats laying mines in Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump has also directed the US navy to step-up clearance of the explosive devices from the critical Gulf waterway.

Evening Standard

'Deadlock over': EU unlocks $105bn loan for Ukraine, slaps new sanctions on Russia

In a landmark decision, the European Union has greenlit an impressive €90 billion loan to Ukraine alongside a new wave of sanctions targeting Russia, effectively breaking a prolonged deadlock. This vital financial support, designated for military and fiscal stability, follows Hungary and Slovakia's recent agreement to resume oil flows through…

The Times of India

Watch: 'Tomato juice' thrown at Iran's exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi in Germany

Iran’s exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi was splashed with red liquid—believed to be tomato juice—on Thursday as he exited a building in Berlin in an attack captured on camera.

The Times of India

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US still delivering weapons to Ukraine, Zelenskyy says, as Prince Harry visits Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says U.S. weapon deliveries to Ukraine haven't stopped despite the Iran war

The Independent UK

The Latest: Israel and Lebanon to meet in Washington while Iran-US talks are in limbo

Israel and Lebanon are meeting in Washington Thursday in the hope of extending a fragile 10-day ceasefire that began last week

The Independent UK

Pentagon Tells Congress that Clearing Mines from the Strait of Hormuz Could Take Up to 6 Months

Pentagon officials told Congress Iran may have deployed at least 20 mines using both boats and GPS-guided remote systems in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a new report.

International Business Times

First Thing: ‘Impossible’ to reopen strait of Hormuz amid ‘flagrant’ ceasefire breaches, Iran says

Iran seizes two ships in critical waterway as Washington and Tehran maintain separate blockades. Plus, Jodi Kantor on how to find a career you love

The Guardian - UK

Harry in direct appeal to Putin to ‘stop this war’ during surprise visit to Kyiv

The Duke of Sussex also used his speech in Ukraine to urge the ‘American leadership’ to ‘honour its international treaty obligations’.

Evening Standard

Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi splattered with red liquid in Berlin

Iran’s exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi was splattered with red liquid as he left a building after a news conference in Berlin

The Independent UK

'Tell Putin to stop': Zelenskyy calls on 'big players' Donald Trump, PM Modi and Xi Jinping to put pressure on Russia

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged global leaders, including PM Modi, to pressure Putin to end the war, stating mediation alone is insufficient. He emphasized unified international action over compromise. Meanwhile, Ukraine is bolstering defence ties in the Middle East, signing drone cooperation agreements with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE.

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The Guardian - UK

What would a permanent ‘Tehran’s tollbooth’ on oil mean for the world?

Iran’s plan to extract a $2m payment from tankers using the strait of Hormuz could raise costs for years to come

The Guardian - UK

Iran behind low-level ‘hybrid warfare’ attacks in UK and Europe, analysts say

Iranian intelligence apparently using intermediaries to sow fear with attacks frequently on Jewish targets

Evening Standard

Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine to ‘remind the world’ about the war

The Duke of Sussex was filmed arriving at Kyiv railway station, stepping off an overnight train from Poland and greeting people

Radio France Internationale

European Union approves €90bn loan for Ukraine after Hungary lifts veto

The European Union has cleared the way for a €90 billion loan to Ukraine, with a final sign-off expected on Thursday, after oil flow via the disputed Druzhba pipeline to Slovakia resumed early on Thursday, according to the Slovak authorities.

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How long will it take for US to clear Strait of Hormuz mines positioned by Iran?

Iran's alleged mining of the Strait of Hormuz could delay its reopening for up to six months, according to Pentagon reports to Congress. This sophisticated deployment, using GPS technology, is making detection difficult for US forces. The standoff has already impacted global oil prices, with Brent crude exceeding $100 per…

The Guardian - AU

US forces board vessel in Indian Ocean – as it happened

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‘Bush, Obama said no’: Trump agreed to Netanyahu's war plan after rejections by three US presidents

John Kerry revealed that Benjamin Netanyahu pitched an Iran war to four US Presidents, with only Donald Trump agreeing. Kerry, citing Vietnam and Iraq, warned against misleading the public on military action. A New York Times report detailed Netanyahu's "hard sell" to Trump for a joint US-Israeli mission, which Trump…

Evening Standard

Tehran in ‘weak position’, says White House as Iran tightens grip on strait

Despite an extended ceasefire, a stand-off over the critical shipping route continues to inflict pain on the global economy.

The Times of India

‘No reopening possible’: Iran rules out resuming Hormuz passage while US blockade persists

Iran declared that reopening the Strait of Hormuz is not possible as long as the US blockade of Iranian ports continues. Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said that any ceasefire between Tehran and Washington is meaningless unless the naval blockade and what he called the “hostage-taking” of the global…

The Independent UK

Israeli strike killed Lebanese journalist in ‘targeted’ attack as she sought shelter

Rescue workers say they were forced to halt attempts to reach Khalil and a colleague after being fired on by Israeli forces

The Times of India

Trump hints at talks in 72 hours even as Iran seizes 2 ships

President Donald Trump changed his aggressive stance on Iran and extended the ceasefire indefinitely, even as Iran’s Revolutionary Guard on Wednesday fired on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, seized two of them and was bringing them to Iran, according to Iranian media.

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