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Trump says US military has blockaded Iranian ports to pressure Tehran

CAIRO, April 14, 2026 (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday the American military had begun a blockade of Iranian ports as part of his effort to force Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz and accept a deal to end the war that has raged for more than six weeks. Iran responded with threats on all ports in the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, taking aim at U.S.-allied countries. At least two tankers approaching the strait Monday turned around soon after the U.S. blockade began, vessel tracker MarineTraffic said in a post on X. The U.K.

Iran threatens to retaliate against Gulf ports for US blockade

WASHINGTON/DUBAI, April 13 (Reuters) – The U.S. military said it will begin a blockade of ships leaving Iran’s ports on Monday, and Tehran threatened to retaliate against ports ​of its Gulf neighbours after weekend talks on ending the war broke down, putting a ceasefire at risk. Oil prices surged when trade reopened on Monday, with no sign of a swift reopening of the ‌Strait of Hormuz to ease the biggest ever disruption in supplies. Since the war started on February 28, Iran has effectively shut the strait to all vessels except its own, saying passage would be permitted only under

How to spot and help someone in a mental health crisis

Experts wish more people spotted the signs earlier: feeling overwhelmed, not feeling “like yourself,” shifts in sleep, behavior and mood. The United States has a mental health problem, data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show. More young people, especially girls, are reporting poor mental health. And while the national suicide rate fell slightly in 2024, it did so from one of its highest levels ever reported. Mental health crises can happen abruptly or build to a tipping point over time. They can be fueled by a sudden loss or traumatic event, personal or societal upheaval, underlying

Retail inflation rises modestly in March, but Middle East war risks loom

NEW DELHI, April 13 (Reuters) – India’s retail inflation rose modestly to 3.4% in March, government data showed on Monday, amid worries ‌that a prolonged Middle East war and deficient monsoon showers could raise the cost of living over the coming months. Annual inflation rose to the highest since January, but stayed below the RBI’s 4% target. A prolonged Middle East conflict threatens to hurt India’s economy while raising inflation ​as the country imports about 90% of its oil. India is also likely to see below average annual monsoon ​rains for the first time in three years, stoking concerns over

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