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An earthquake struck off Japan's northeastern coast on April 20, 2026, at around 4:53 p.m. local time, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue tsunami warnings for Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate prefectures with potential waves up to 3 meters. An 80-centimeter tsunami was observed near Kuji port in Iwate, and evacuations were urged amid suspensions of Shinkansen services. Magnitude reports remain disputed between 7.4 and 7.5.
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Tankers and bulk carriers anchored in the Strait of Hormuz on April 18, 2026, following restrictions by Iran and a US naval blockade affirmed by President Trump. The US military seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship attempting to bypass the blockade, prompting Iran to reverse a brief reopening announcement and vow retaliation. Oil prices surged then partially reversed, amid the eighth week of the US-Israeli war against Iran.
Iran briefly reopened the Strait of Hormuz before reversing course and firing on ships attempting transit, including Indian-flagged vessels that turned back, amid a US blockade of Iranian ports. Multiple sources confirm the reversal and firing incidents, though details of a two-week ceasefire remain unverified. The standoff persists with both sides citing the other's actions as violations.
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Iran's parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that talks with the United States made progress but remain far from agreement, amid verified reversal of Iran's reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran conditions the strait's access on the US lifting its naval blockade of Iranian ports, which Washington refuses to do. Trump described conversations as 'very good' while warning against 'blackmail.'
The Supreme Court ruled against certain tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, a decision verified across multiple outlets. Importers paid $166 billion in these tariffs, though this figure is contradicted by one source. A U.S. Customs and Border Protection refund portal is set to launch soon, potentially reimbursing billions amid ongoing lawsuits from businesses.
Iran has announced the Strait of Hormuz remains open for commercial vessels during the current ceasefire period, while threatening closure unless the US lifts its naval blockade of Iranian ports. The US has maintained the blockade, blocking Iran's oil exports, and renewed a sanctions waiver for Russian oil purchases through May 16, 2026. Coverage relies heavily on left-leaning sources, with many specifics unverified.