- Iran said on Wednesday it would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz as long as the US naval blockade remained in place, calling it a "blatant violation" of the ceasefire between the longtime foes.
- A report showing the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines has been blocked from being published in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's flagship scientific journal, a spokesperson from the Department of ?Health and Human ?Services said on Wednesday.
- Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz, tightening its grip on the waterway after US President Donald Trump called off attacks indefinitely with no sign of peace talks restarting.
- Pope Leo used the last full day of his four-nation Africa tour on Wednesday to speak out against wealth inequality, urging believers to work to bridge the gap between rich and poor.
- Hungary's outgoing government violated European law with rules prohibiting or restricting access to LGBTQ content, which stigmatize and marginalize gay and trans people, the European Court of Justice ruled on Tuesday.
- LONDON — The US-Israeli war with Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have caused the biggest oil supply disruption on record by daily output lost, though at least one earlier shock had a greater cumulative impact, according to Reuters calculations based on International Energy Agency and US Department of Energy data.
- Here are the latest news and updates on the US-Israel war against Iran and related developments.
- US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he was extending the Iran ceasefire until an Iranian proposal is submitted, and discussions are concluded.
- Pilgrims prayed and shared fond memories at the tomb of Pope Francis on the first anniversary of his death Tuesday, as his successor, Leo, paid tribute to a man "who gave so much".
- Governments worldwide are trying to shield consumers from soaring energy costs resulting from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.