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CARIBBEAN Saint Lucia: warning over $200 oil scenario Prime Minister Phillip J. Pierre warned of a \u201chorrendous\u201d impact if oil prices reach $200 per barrel. He stressed that small island economies would be severely affected, with national budgets unprepared for such a shock. LATIN AMERICA Venezuela: call for lifting U.S. sanctions Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodr\u00edguez urged the United States to lift sanctions, arguing that current licenses do not provide long-term legal or economic stability. UNITED STATES Iran: full blockade of ports implemented The United States has fully enforced a maritime blockade on Iranian ports, deploying thousands of troops and military assets. The move escalates tensions and threatens global trade through the Strait of Hormuz. Pacific: fourth strike on suspected drug vessel U.S. forces carried out another strike on a suspected drug trafficking boat, killing four people. The campaign continues to raise legal and ethical concerns. Migrants: court halts contempt investigation A U.S. appeals court has ended legal proceedings against the administration of Donald Trump over deportation flights of Venezuelan migrants, drawing criticism from civil rights groups. CANADA Allies call for urgent ceasefire in Lebanon Canada, alongside several allies including the UK and Japan, called for an immediate end to hostilities in Lebanon amid worsening humanitarian conditions. EUROPE Italy: suspends military cooperation with Israel Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced the suspension of a defense agreement with Israel, signaling a significant diplomatic shift. Portugal: rejects idea of EU army Portugal reaffirmed its commitment to NATO and rejected the creation of a separate European army, highlighting divisions within Europe\u2019s defense strategy. MIDDLE EAST Israel and Lebanon hold historic direct talks For the first time in decades, Israel and Lebanon held direct diplomatic talks in Washington. 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