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Iran says Strait of Hormuz to reopen amid push to end war16:30 Iran expanded its control of the Strait of Hormuz over the course of the war with the United States. Displaced stream back to south Lebanon as uncertain ceasefire takes hold12:44 Even amid uncertainty over whether Hezbollah would uphold the truce, Lebanese residents expressed relief at the prospect of quiet, and aid groups were mobilizing help. He bought two raffle tickets and won a Picasso worth more than $1 million12:12 Art lover Ari Hodara bought two raffle tickets on a whim for about $118 each. The raffle raised money for Alzheimer’s research. Even for Europe’s populist firebrands, Trump might be going too far12:12 The symbiosis between the president and European nationalists has reached a potential breaking point as he issues genocidal rhetoric and criticizes the pope. South African politician who drew Trump’s ire sentenced on gun charges3:37 Julius Malema, whose incendiary rhetoric about Afrikaners drew notice on the U.S. right, was handed a five-year prison term for firing a gun at a 2018 rally. 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon begins as Israel agrees to U.S.-backed deal3:37 President Donald Trump announced the agreement, which went into force Thursday evening, as Pakistani mediators worked to extend a U.S.-Iran ceasefire and arrange new talks. Trump says Iran agrees to hand over ‘nuclear dust’3:37 Iran has not confirmed Trump’s claim. Giving up its highly enriched uranium would be a major step toward an agreement. House votes to restore protections for Haitians, defying Trump3:37 Ten House Republicans joined Democrats to oppose President Donald Trump on his immigration policy Thursday, voting to restore temporary protections for Haitians living in the United States. Trump administration pushes nations to sign ‘trade over aid’ declaration3:37 Secretary of State Marco Rubio called it an opportunity to use the U.N. system to “promote America First values,” according to a cable reviewed by The Post. Pope Leo decries ‘tyrants’ ravaging world, days after insults from Trump3:36 The pontiff did not name the president during a speech in Cameroon. He criticized those who manipulate religion “for their own military, economic or political gain.” Airstrike by Nigeria, a U.S. ally against Islamist militants, kills scores3:36 Villagers, health workers and human rights monitors see a pattern of reckless attacks in the U.S.-backed fight against Boko Haram and its Islamic State-affiliated offshoot. Japan is a pacifist nation, and now a hint of change is drawing rare protests3:36 Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has made revising the constitution a priority amid rising security threats in Asia, but any change is highly sensitive. House opposes Trump on immigration with move to help Haitians15.dubna The vote to advance a bill extending protections for Haitians marks the first time Republican lawmakers have voted this term to oppose Trump’s immigration policy. Trump says China has agreed not to send weapons to Iran15.dubna The president made the claim, which Beijing has yet to confirm, amid anger in China that its vessels could be caught up in a U.S. blockade targeting Iranian ports. U.S. sends thousands more troops to Mideast as Trump seeks to squeeze Iran15.dubna The deployment includes sailors and Marines due to arrive as the administration attempts to enforce a maritime blockade against the regime in Tehran. |