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House opposes Trump on immigration with move to help Haitians20:49 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 Iran20:49 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. U.S. blockade has turned back six merchant ships leaving Strait of Hormuz14.dubna More than a dozen American warships positioned in the Gulf of Oman and Arabian Sea are acting as a “net,” officials said. None of the encounters has required escalation. Rubio to host Israel-Lebanon talks in D.C. Here’s what to know.14.dubna The talks are aimed at securing a ceasefire in Israel’s campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon but are likely to be fraught with difficulty. How geography powers Iran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz, despite U.S. blockade14.dubna Even with a U.S. blockage, geography gives Iran an edge in the Strait of Hormuz, shaping control of a vital global chokepoint. World’s oldest gorilla, known for her ‘dignified manner,’ turns 6914.dubna Legend has it that Fatou was brought from Africa to France in the late 1950s by a sailor who then traded her to settle a bar bill. Peace with Iran hinges on one side bowing to the other’s nuclear demands14.dubna The Trump administration has sought a moratorium on uranium enrichment of at least 20 years. Tehran’s offer would last up to five. Hungary’s opposition cheers Orban’s fall but faces challenging transition14.dubna Peter Magyar joined supporters of his Tisza party in jubilation over their seismic victory, but sought to prepare the country for difficulties ahead. |