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Turkey Bans Social Media Access for Under-15s

Turkey has followed dozens of other countries around the world in passing legislation to restrict minors’ access to social media.

EU Formally Approves Ukraine Loan and 20th Anti-Russia Sanctions Package

The European Union formally approved a 90 billion euro ($105 billion) loan to Ukraine as well as a new package of sanctions against Moscow on April 23.
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Senior US Trade Official Calls Carney’s Strategy ‘Political Malpractice,’ Says It Will Impact CUSMA Negotiations

A U.S. senior trade official says PM Carney’s strategy to “antagonize” Trump is impacting negotiations around the review of the CUSMA.

Trump Says Iran Is Without a Leader, ‘Infighting’ Creating Confusion

Trump said he believes Iran’s regime lacks clear leadership and is divided by infighting, as the U.S. maintains “total control” over the Strait of Hormuz.

UN Warns Hormuz Disruption Could Trigger Food Crisis as Fertilizer Supply Stalls

UN officials have warned that shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz threaten one-third of the global fertilizer trade at a critical moment for spring planting.

Trump Directs US Navy to ‘Shoot and Kill’ Mine-Laying Boats in Hormuz Strait

President Trump authorized the U.S. military to “shoot and kill” Iranian boats placing mines in the Strait of Hormuz to ease trafficking through the waterway.

US Forces Turn Away 29 Vessels at Naval Blockade Against Iran: CENTCOM

U.S. CENTCOM has instructed 29 vessels around the Strait of Hormuz to turn around or return to port as part of its ongoing blockade against Iran.

Iranian Official: ‘Impossible’ to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Over Alleged Ceasefire Breaches

Iranian official said reopening the Strait of Hormuz is 'impossible' amid alleged ceasefire breaches, after it's military seized ships there.