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Iran Says Six Ships Set on Fire in the Strait of Hormuz

Five oil tankers and a tugboat have been set on fire in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran's Revolutionary Guard and military.

Melania Trump calls for lasting ceasefire in Ukraine after White House meeting with Russian and Ukrainian representatives

The meeting led by US First Lady Melania Trump on the war in Ukraine has ended. She wants a “more lasting” ceasefire.

Why Protests Are Escalating in France: Election Looms as Anger Grows

France’s social protest movement continues to grow. Unions, students and the Yellow Vests are putting increasing pressure on the government, and the anger shows no sign of abating. The upcoming election is what has made the protests grow to this scale, says political scientist Marie Demker.

Democrats prepare to investigate Trump administration as they take control of Congress

Democrats in the US are expected to block legislation and launch tough scrutiny of Donald Trump’s administration as the midterm elections loom. Trump will be forced to do something he is not very good at: negotiate with an equal, says political science professor William Bianco.

Ted Cruz Blames Republicans for Midterm Losses, Says Voters Were Angry Over Cost of Living

Republicans suffered a disastrous result in this year’s midterm elections. Now Republican Texas Senator Ted Cruz is sharply criticizing his own party for not caring enough about voters’ top concerns.

Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong sentenced to 10 more years in prison

Activist Joshua Wong, a prominent figure in Hong Kong's democracy movement, has been sentenced to an additional 10 years in prison, the court announced on Thursday.

South Korea to Deploy Military Personnel Near Strait of Hormuz to Help Keep Waterway Open

Zelenskyy says he spoke with US envoys Witkoff and Kushner ahead of Ukraine-Russia talks