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Activists recount violence by Israeli forces

Hear from international activists who participated in the recent Global Sumud Flotilla about the violent abuse they say was inflicted on them by Israeli soldiers that intercepted the aid vessels on May 20.
23-May-2026

Iran's IRGC says 31 ships crossed Hormuz in past 24 hours

The navy of Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Thursday that 31 vessels, including oil tankers, containerships and commercial vessels, had crossed the Strait of Hormuz within the past 24 hours in coordination with and under the protection of its forces.
22-May-2026

Middle East conflict triggers global food supply shock

The Strait of Hormuz crisis is about to reach the 90-day mark, by which point the food supply shock will have assumed global proportions, said Maximo Torero, chief economist of the FAO.
22-May-2026

Trump says Iran talks in 'final stages' as US waits for 'right answer'

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that his administration is in "final stages" of peace talks with Iran and is willing to wait a few days for the "right answer."
21-May-2026

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