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Maritime traffic flow in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman from April 18-20. On April 25, the US Navy just captured a oil tanker in the Arabian Sea. Photo: AFP

US Navy blocks Iran-linked ship near Hormuz

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The US Navy intercepted a ship under sanctions in the Arabian Sea on April 25.

Ukrainian rescuers are clearing the rubble in a building after the Russian attack in Dnipro on April 25. Photo: AFP

Russia bombs Dnipro multiple times in 20 hours

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Russia bombed the city of Dnipro in southeastern Ukraine as well as targeted other areas on April 25 with drone and missile attacks.

Scene of the bombing in Colombia. Photo: AFP

Bombing in Colombia, 13 people killed

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The bombing on a key route in Colombia left many people dead and injured, raising concerns about escalating violence.

First Lady Melania Trump and President Donald Trump attend a dinner party for White House reporters. This is the first time Mr. Trump has attended this event since taking office. Photo: AFP

President Trump evacuates after security incident at White House reporters' dinner party

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US President Donald Trump attended the annual White House Press Association dinner party in Washington on April 25.

Russian LNG under short-term contracts banned in the EU from April 25. Photo: TASS

EU begins blocking Russian LNG under short-term contract

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The official ban took effect from April 25, but Russia's LNG sales to the EU are forecast to only decrease sharply from 2027 onwards.