conflict

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The International Transport Workers’ Federation, a labor union based in London that represents a million seafarers, has received about 1,000 inquiries since the start of the conflict from crew near the strait, asking for support.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The two leaders had discussed relations between the countries, "peace efforts in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and regional and international developments", it added.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

They are happening as efforts to end the war, led by the US, have stalled since US President Donald Trump and his team shifted focus to the conflict in the Middle East.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Elsewhere, Turkey has drawn down about 60 metric tons from its reserves since the conflict began — about $8 billion worth of gold — to defend the lira, she said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

Alex reveled in all this conflict, I thought.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French