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Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla near Crete, detains about 175 activists
The Global Sumud Flotilla said Israeli forces seized aid boats in international waters; Israel said it acted lawfully to enforce its Gaza naval blockade
State Department rebukes Wendy Sherman after Trump Iran criticism
The former Obama Iran negotiator said Trump lacks a strategy; a department spokesperson answered that she has “no credibility” on Tehran
FDA proposal would curb bulk compounding of Novo, Lilly weight-loss drugs
The agency says it sees no clinical need for outsourcing facilities to make bulk compounded versions of semaglutide, tirzepatide and liraglutide when approved drugs are available
Rubio warns China over reported Panama-flagged ship detentions
The U.S. and five regional partners accused Beijing of politicizing maritime trade after nearly 70 Panama-flagged vessels were reportedly detained since March 8
Trump says U.S. is reviewing troop cuts in Germany
The president said a decision could come soon after Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized Washington’s handling of the Iran war
U.K. stabbing suspect had been referred to Prevent, police say
The Golders Green attack injured two Jewish men and has intensified pressure on the government over security for Jewish communities
Core inflation rose to 3.2% in March as GDP missed forecasts
The Fed’s preferred inflation gauge accelerated while first-quarter growth came in at 2%, complicating the central bank’s next move after it held rates steady
Panama Canal dispute puts U.S.-China shipping tensions back in focus
Washington and regional partners accuse Beijing of pressuring Panama-linked vessels, while China denies the charge as another major waterway, the Strait of Hormuz, remains disrupted
CNBC flags oil, gas and commodity themes in studio strategy roundup
A CNBC London studio segment teased three investment approaches for a noisy market, but the available source summary did not provide the full recommendations or rationale
Kenya welcomes Sabastian Sawe after marathon record
Fans met the London Marathon winner at Nairobi’s airport before President William Ruto awarded him 8 million Kenyan shillings and a car