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Cyber & Technology April 20, 2026 212 stories in this edition

China voices concern over US seizure of Iranian cargo ship, urges further talks

The Straits Times Asia / Southeast Asia / 1m ago
China voices concern over US seizure of Iranian cargo ship, urges further talks

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The US said earlier it fired on and seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to ‌run its blockade of Iranian ports. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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The US said earlier it fired on and seized an Iranian cargo ship that tried to ‌run its blockade of Iranian ports.

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