WASHINGTON — Iranian forces attacked three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday, stoking an already tense standoff in the Persian Gulf as a U.S. naval blockade strains Tehran’s economy and pressures its divided…
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US Treasury Secretary Bessent says Gulf, Asian allies request swap lines | Banks News
Bessent has pushed back on allegations that the Trump family’s financial ties with UAE are driving the decision to offer a swap line.
United States Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent has said that several allies in the Gulf region and Asia…
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Boghz: Grief, Moral Injury, and the Unbreakable Life Force of Iran
Boghz. The Farsi word for the lump in the throat just before tears come — that tightening the body knows before the mind can form words. Many of us in the Iranian diaspora, and many more who are watching with open hearts, have been sitting…
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US Navy secretary abruptly departing amid Iran blockade
John C. Phelan is leaving the administration, effective immediately, the Pentagon has announced
US Navy Secretary John C. Phelan has stepped down in an abrupt move announced by the Pentagon without any public explanation or indication that his…
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No timetable from Trump as tensions remain high with Iran
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) – Tensions remained high in the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday, one day after the U.S. said it will continue to maintain a naval blockade against Iranian ports during a ceasefire.
Vice President JD Vance canceled plans to travel…
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Prediction market Kalshi docks three US candidates for betting on own races | Business and Economy News
The penalties come amid calls for greater oversight, as the company pledges to proactively police ‘insider trading’ on its platforms.
Predictive market platform Kalshi has punished three unnamed United States political candidates for taking…
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No timetable from Trump as tensions remain high with Iran
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) – Tensions remained high in the Strait of Hormuz Wednesday, one day after the U.S. said it will continue to maintain a naval blockade against Iranian ports during a ceasefire.
Vice President JD Vance canceled plans to travel…
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Senate Republicans defeat for fifth time resolution to halt military operations against Iran – The Hill
Senate Republicans defeat for fifth time resolution to halt military operations against Iran The Hill
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Yamal scores but injured as Barcelona beat Celta to restore La Liga lead | Football News
Barcelona edge closer to sealing their La Liga title defence with win against Champions League-chasing Celta Vigo.
Published On 22 Apr 2026
Lamine Yamal was injured while converting a penalty in Barcelona’s Spanish league win against…
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Where the peace process between the U.S. and Iran stands : State of the World from NPR : NPR
In this handout photo provided by U.S. Central Command, U.S. forces patrol the Arabian Sea near M/V Touska on April 20,…
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