US shuts down Iran’s maritime trade | The wRap

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

• US shuts down Iran’s maritime trade despite optimism for more talks

The United States says its military had completely halted trade going in and out of Iran by sea, even as President Donald Trump said talks with Tehran could resume this week.

• Of all accusations, Sara Duterte pushes back on claim she lacks smarts

Vice President Sara Duterte pushes back at her self-confessed bagman’s claim she lacked the intellect to get through law school. She says in a statement she prioritized a ‘well-rounded life’ over academic distinction and did not seek special treatment in law school.

• Año quits; Marcos names ex-AFP chief Oban as new national security adviser

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. names retired general Eduardo Oban Jr. the new national security adviser replacing Eduardo Año. Año says his ‘permanent retirement’ was because of ‘health reasons that require my full attention and care.’

• Fatal school shootings possibly linked to ‘Roblox’ extremism – PNP-ACG

The Philippine National Police reveals minors allegedly influenced by online ‘nihilistic violent extremism’ were involved in fatal school shootings. This comes after a foiled school shooting in Calamba, Laguna in February involving 7 minors.

• Alex Eala falls to Leylah Fernandez in Stuttgart opener as clay woes persist

Filipina tennis star Alex Eala crashes out of the opening round of the Stuttgart Open in Germany after a 6-1, 6-4 loss to Canada’s Leylah Fernandez. This is the third time this 2026 that Eala lost after exits at the Australian Open in January and the Qatar Open in February. – Rappler.com