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The United States calls for Iran to free a Panama-flagged oil tanker seized in the Strait of Hormuz, the second vessel Tehran's forces have taken control of in a week. "Iran's harassment of vessels and interference with navigational rights in regional and international waters are contrary to international law and disruptive to regional stability and security," says State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel during a press briefing. SOUNDBITE
The United States announces sanctions against four Nicaraguan officials who support President Daniel Ortega, including the president's daughter, accusing the regime of undermining democracy and abusing human rights. SOUNDBITE
Supporters and families of hostages rally in Tel Aviv to demand the release of hostages held captive in the Gaza Strip following Hamas's October 7 attacks. The protest comes as ceasefire talks have resumed in Qatar, aiming to stop the spread of a war that the Hamas-run territory's health ministry said has killed 40,000. IMAGES
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Vietnam during a tour of Asia to attend the funeral of late communist leader Nguyen Phu Trong, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller announces during his press briefing. SOUNDBITE
The United States calls on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to emphasize Ukraine's territorial integrity as he meets in Russia with President Vladimir Putin on the eve of a NATO summit in Washington. "We would urge India, as we do any country which engages with Russia, to make clear that any resolution to the conflict in Ukraine needs to be one that respects the UN Charter with respect to Ukraine's territorial integrity, Ukraine's sovereignty," State Department spokesman Matthew Miller tells reporters. SOUNDBITE
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.
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