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I can tell you that there are many volunteers now that try to get those cars. One of the regions that can accommodate is the North America region. But there are more as well. Jose Munoz
Honoring commitments is the basis of meaningful dialogue. Deep historical mistrust in Iran toward US gov conduct remains, while unconstructive & contradictory signals from American officials carry a bitter message; they seek Iran's surrender. Iranians do not submit to force. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian
I received a call from H.E. António Costa, President of the European Council, this evening.
— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) April 20, 2026
During our cordial exchange, I shared with President Costa, updates on Pakistanâs ongoing diplomatic outreach and peace efforts in the Middle East.
Grateful for the European Unionâsâ¦
Since the commencement of the blockade against ships entering or exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas, U.S. forces have directed 27 vessels to turn around or return to an Iranian port. pic.twitter.com/G8dl96wN4H
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) April 20, 2026
Six cruise ships clear Strait of Hormuz during brief reopening
— MarineTraffic (@MarineTraffic) April 20, 2026
A flotilla of cruise ships stranded in Gulf ports since late February has now cleared the Strait of Hormuz, taking advantage of a brief reopening of the waterway before tighter controls returned.
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We are a nation that does not pause in the face of challenges. We never stop learning or teaching. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai
Around 75 per cent of our students returned on site for the first day, which is a very encouraging figure. Having such a high proportion of children back with us on day one speaks volumes about the confidence our families have placed in the safety protocols we have in place. Nicholas Rickford, principal, Sunmarke School at Fortes Education
The weekend escalation revives the geopolitical risk premium just as markets had started pricing a peace dividend... (higher oil) is not just an energy story, it is a growth-and-rates story. Charu Chanana, chief investment strategist at Saxo
I have chosen negotiation, and I am full of hope that we will be able to save Lebanon. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun
Together, we raise the UAE flag high ð¦ðª
— Dubai Policeشرطة دب٠(@DubaiPoliceHQ) April 20, 2026
As part of the #ProudOfUAE campaign, Dubai Police distributed 800 flags across residential areasâbringing communities together and celebrating a shared sense of national pride and identity. pic.twitter.com/tSpQoRyLOP
U.S. Marines depart amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) by helicopter and transit over the Arabian Sea to board and seize M/V Touska. The Marines rappelled onto the Iranian-flagged vessel, April 19, after guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) disabled Touskaâs⦠pic.twitter.com/mFxI5RzYCS
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) April 20, 2026
We are a nation that does not cease learning and teaching Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
We are a nation that bets on you and builds its future with you, alongside you, and for your sake. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum
We will emerge stronger ð¦ðª pic.twitter.com/bOo2TIqSFX
— MoFA Ùزارة اÙخارجÙØ© (@mofauae) April 19, 2026
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