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Purbaya said the idea, backed by President Prabowo Subianto, was inspired by Iran’s plans to charge ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. But Purbaya acknowledged that implementing such a policy would not be straightforward and that the Indonesia government currently still views the proposal as an initial idea.Any levy would require agreement with Malaysia and Singapore, which also share territory along the Malacca Strait, local media quoted him as saying. Meanwhile, Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said on Wednesday morning that shipping lanes through the Malacca and Singapore straits must remain open to all. He further stressed that Singapore would not support any effort to restrict them.“The…

Disruption to fuel and fertiliser supplies due to the Strait of Hormuz closure will hit crop yields, UNDP chief warns.Published On 23 Apr 202623 Apr 2026The Iran war will push more than 30 million people back into poverty, with the knock-on effects of the conflict likely to increase food insecurity in the coming months, the United Nations has warned.Disruption to fuel and fertiliser supplies due to the ongoing blocking of cargo vessels through the Strait of Hormuz has already lowered agricultural productivity and will hit crop yields later this year, the UN’s development chief said on Thursday.Recommended Stories list of…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Christina Bohannan, a Democratic candidate in a battleground Iowa district, is facing scrutiny from Republicans over past remarks in which she said the state would be viewed as “backwards” without diversity training in schools and argued the nation’s founders were motivated by preserving slavery during the Revolutionary War.Bohannan, a law professor and former Iowa state representative, is making her third attempt to unseat incumbent Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, in the state’s 1st Congressional District after losing by less than a percentage point in 2024. The razor-thin margin has set up a high-stakes…

Commercial vessels are seen off the coast of Dubai on April 20, 2026.- | Afp | Getty ImagesBettors on the prediction markets platform Kalshi don’t think the Strait of Hormuz will be open to normal traffic flows for months. Odds that traffic will return to normal by June 1 fell below 50% on Wednesday, after the U.S. and Iran extended a ceasefire but neither side disclosed any new agreement regarding Iran opening the Strait of Hormuz or the U.S. ending its naval blockade of the passageway. On Thursday, President Donald Trump threatened to “shoot and kill” any boat laying mines in the…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! → Your guilt-free sweetener swap may leave a genetic imprint that echoes across generations, research suggests. → Inside a fast-food giant’s little-known training hub, the next generation of restaurant leaders is being shaped.→ There’s a reason some Costco pastries aren’t served warm — and it involves mold. A new mouse study suggests popular sugar substitutes may have effects that extend across generations. (iStock)The hot plate → Gen Z’s favorite ready-to-drink cocktails are raising new concerns that their high potency may fuel overconsumption. → Restaurants are telling diners to ditch their phones —…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! After winning big with the success of “ER,” Noah Wyle admitted he burned through nearly everything he earned on the hit show before hitting reset on his career.Wyle rose to fame playing Dr. John Carter in “ER” alongside George Clooney. He held the role for over a decade and earned multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. Nearly 20 years later, Wyle admitted he was struggling with his finances before landing the lead role on HBO’s “The Pitt.””Well, not to make it a sob story, but everything I pretty much had made and…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Local authorities in Massachusetts announced that they have arrested 17 people from across New England in connection to a shocking street takeover in a suburban Boston town.The takeover occurred last October, according to Randolph, Massachusetts police, who said in a release that the incident was coordinated. During the event, the intersection of North Main Street and Oak Street was closed down while drivers, “performed drifting maneuvers and donuts in the roadway.””Investigators determined that participants blocked intersections to allow drivers to perform stunts,” the release said. “Spectators surrounded the area and recorded videos…

By Dylan Robertson The Canadian Press Posted April 23, 2026 11:43 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says Ottawa will restore the position of envoy for women, peace and security in the coming weeks. Anand announced the move at the Ottawa Civic Space Summit today, more than a year after the Liberal government let the role expire.She says the role links Canada’s longtime support for sexual rights and combating gender-based violence with a new focus on defence. Get breaking National news Get breaking Canada news delivered to your inbox…

Oil prices held steady Thursday, maintaining prior gains due to the stalled US-Iran peace talks and ongoing trade restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz.Gold pared most of its earlier gains, following news of a potential Lebanon-Israel ceasefire extension and paring of gains in Treasury yields after US jobless claims data showed a slight increase.Silver, however, fell more than 2% to trade near $76.255 per ounce on Thursday. Despite a strong performance on Wednesday, copper relinquished most of those gains overnight. It continues to be driven by headlines as traders contend with fluctuating signals emerging from the Middle East.Aluminium, on the other…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami and shortstop Colson Montgomery homered their way into Major League Baseball history on Wednesday night.Murakami and Montgomery both homered in the White Sox’s 11-7 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field, becoming the first set of teammates to each homer in four consecutive games for in MLB history.Murakami made additional history, as it was the fifth straight game he had homered in, tying Major League Baseball’s rookie record. He also tied the White Sox’s team record for most consecutive games to homer in. Chicago White…