Strait of Hormuz has been used as a bargaining chip between the U.S. and Iran. International Energy Agency warns global oil stockpiles are dwindling. US and Iran have been at odds over control of the waterway for more than a year. The U.N. Security Council has passed a resolution calling for the Strait to be reopened.
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"These changes are about giving everyone involved greater clarity, protecting artists and ensuring the contest continues to provide a safe and welcoming environment," Martin Green, director of the Eurovision Song Contest, said in a statement. "This change continues the work already undertaken by the contest to strengthen safeguarding and protect younger artists from the pressures associated with the contest," he added.
The verdicts should "set a strong legal precedent for others accused of crimes," says Al Jazeera. Many Syrians are "increasingly resentful and impatient at the lack of accountability," it adds. The verdicts are the first against Assad or any members of his inner circle since his rule ended.
Andrea Mitchell digs into the fraying relationship between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It is not clear that Trump ever mentioned during last week's Oval Office meeting that the White House would be announcing a purported disarmament agreement for Gaza two days later. He made it clear that Israel will not withdraw from Gaza before Hamas disarms.
ICE plans to equip officers with high-tech gloves that deliver electric shocks to people they are trying to detain. ACLU's director of policy and government affairs for immigration raised concerns about whether ICE officers are adequately trained. It's unclear if the organization employs immigration lawyers, though its website says it offers "legal support to help prosecute offenders"
NASA will stream the eclipse with views of totality from Iceland and Spain starting at 1:15 pm EDT. Here are the best places to catch the partial eclipse from North America. Viewers in Europe will experience a much more complete eclipse, with the sky dimming somewhat and the air feeling lighter.
Karoline Leavitt is leaving her job as White House press secretary. She is married to real-estate developer Nicholas Riccio, who is more than twice her age. The couple has two children together. They wed on January 4, 2025, days before Trump's second inauguration.
The All-American Burgertaco is served on a toasted flatbread. The burger features two beef patties, cheddar cheese, crispy fried pickles, and Brewpub sauce on a pretzel bun. The Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger features bacon, Muenster cheese, beer cheese sauce, honey mustard and crispy fried onions.
The federation said the money would be used to strengthen local response capabilities and provide assistance to approximately 24,000 people over the next 24 months. The U.S. has also offered over $15 million in aid. The decree also requires the Finance Ministry to ensure funding for the emergency response through the National Disaster Risk Management Fund.
Chinese carrier launches Arctic "Ice Silk Road" service. Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd and Cosco Shipping have all ruled out the route. The route will run between the Port of Ningbo and the port of Felixstowe in the U.K. It is the first regular service to use the route since the 1990s.
Russia's ballistic missile broadsides against Ukraine come as Kyiv desperately seeks to replenish its supply of US-made Patriot air-defense missile interceptors. But Russia has exploited a key Ukrainian vulnerability – a dearth of ballistic-missile interceptors – to launch terrifying, high-speed missile attacks.