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Iran Says It Hit Israel-Linked Vessel in Hormuz Strait

April ⁠4 (Reuters) – ⁠Iran attacked ⁠an Israel-affiliated ​vessel ‌with ‌a ⁠drone in ⁠the Strait of ​Hormuz, ​setting the ship ⁠on fire, ⁠Iran’s ⁠state media ​said on ​Saturday, ⁠citing ⁠the commander of the Revolutionary ⁠Guards navy. There was no immediate comment from ⁠Israel. (Reporting by Reuters; Editing ​by Joe ​Bavier) Copyright 2026 Thomson Reuters. Photos…

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Cuba keeps dancing despite Trump’s oil blockade

HAVANA — After another nationwide blackout debilitated Cuba, electricity began flickering back on in parts of Havana on a recent Sunday afternoon. As cell signal returned, Alberto González’s phone buzzed nonstop with messages. “Will you open today?” “Is there power?” “Good afternoon, brother. Will there be dancing?” Until now, it wasn’t a question people needed to ask….

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Trump orders DHS to pay all employees despite shutdown

President Trump on Friday ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay “each and every employee” of the agency, which has faced an almost two-month-long shutdown due to a congressional impasse, leaving thousands without paychecks. The president’s memo directs DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Office of Management and Budget Director Russell…

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