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Japan warns of slightly increased risk of mega-quake after a 7.7-magnitude one

Japan warns of slightly increased risk of mega-quake after a 7.7-magnitude one

Japan has issued an advisory for northern coastal areas for an increased risk of a possible mega-quake following a 7.7-magnitude quake earlier Monday. The Cabinet Office and the Japan Meteorological Agency said there is 1 percent chance for a mega-quake occurring in the area over the next week or so.
by The Associated Press

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Peace talks are in doubt as the U.S. seizes an Iranian ship

Peace talks are in doubt as the U.S. seizes an Iranian ship

President Trump said a U.S. delegation will head to Pakistan to resume talks to end the war with Iran, but Tehran expressed reluctance after the U.S. seized one of its cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
by NPR Staff

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One year later: How tariffs are changing trade, travel, and ties between the U.S. and Canada

One year later: How tariffs are changing trade, travel, and ties between the U.S. and Canada

MPR News host Angela Davis and senior economics contributor Chris Farrell explore how the Trump administration’s tariffs on Canada have affected both countries over the last year.
by Angela Davis, Chris Farrell and Cari Dwyer

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U.S. negotiators prepare for more peace talks as Trump repeats threats to Iran

U.S. negotiators prepare for more peace talks as Trump repeats threats to Iran

After Iran again closed the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump said the U.S. is returning to Pakistan for negotiations, but threatened to strike Iranian infrastructure if a deal isn't reached soon.
by NPR Staff

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Iran says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, as ceasefire nears its end

Iran says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, as ceasefire nears its end

Iran's military said on Saturday the Strait of Hormuz has "returned to its previous state." The announcement came after President Donald Trump had said the blockade on Iranian ports would remain in place.
by NPR Staff

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Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in force

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in force

Iran says the Strait of Hormuz is fully open to commercial vessels. But President Donald Trump says the American blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in force until Tehran reaches a deal with the U.S., including on its nuclear program.
by The Associated Press

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Jet fuel prices double, leading airlines to increase baggage fees, raise fares

Jet fuel prices double, leading airlines to increase baggage fees, raise fares

Airlines are facing higher costs, and one airport group in Europe has warned of the risk of a "systemic jet fuel shortage" if traffic through the Strait of Hormuz doesn't normalize by the end of this month.
by Camila Domonoske

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