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Israel has intensified its attacks against Hezbollah, expanding a 'buffer zone' in Southern Lebanon, and its government has approved millions in funding for northern border cities under Hezbollah fire, while the IDF analyzes the potential for long-term occupation up to the Litani River.
Allegations of 'mind-blowing corruption' and insider trading related to US-Israeli strikes in Iran and Trump's war news are under scrutiny, with reports highlighting unusual betting on oil prices by unknown parties and 'mysterious' market transactions, including a trading spike in futures markets, just before critical Donald Trump statements, raising questions about global market manipulation and exploitation of privileged information. Additionally, the extent to which America's oilmen will benefit from the Iran war is being questioned.
The White House has confirmed that the much-anticipated summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping will take place in Beijing on May 14-15, after being postponed due to the US-Israeli war against Iran.
US Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to visit Hungary on April 7-8, ahead of what could be the most challenging elections for Prime Minister Viktor Orbán since 2010, with former President Trump also urging people to vote. Sources confirm Vance's visit to Hungary on April 7-8.
A hearing in the N152 million EFCC Oak Homes property dispute case was stalled after the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission failed to serve its final written address.
Nadia Horn, a 22-year-old teacher at North High School in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, was arrested in connection with a child sexual assault investigation.
Asian nations are preparing for worst-case energy scenarios as the Middle East conflict continues, highlighting the critical importance of the Strait of Hormuz for global energy flows.
Videos have emerged showing the moment an Israeli strike hit a tent camp housing displaced Palestinians in Deir el-Balah, Gaza. The incident raises concerns about the safety of civilians in the conflict zone.
The Trump administration has postponed the nomination of a new C.D.C. Director, reportedly struggling to find a candidate who aligns with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s agenda while avoiding his controversial stance on vaccines.
A new Fox News poll indicates that 58% of voters oppose U.S. military action in Iran, while President Trump's disapproval rating has reached a second-term high of 59%.
Amid ongoing back-channel diplomacy, the Trump administration has reportedly compiled a 15-point peace proposal that Pakistan delivered to Iran, even as Iran rejects direct outreach from Trump.
The US-Iran-Israel war is causing significant disruptions to global supply chains, leading to weekly losses for Kenya's flower industry, threatening world food security due to fertilizer issues, and triggering a severe LPG crisis in India due to import disruptions, which has now led to protests by Indian opposition parties. The conflict has also led to rising fuel prices, impacting tourism in the Philippines' Mountain Province and prompting the cancellation of local festivals.
Democrats secured an upset victory in a special election for a Florida state legislative district encompassing Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago home, with Emily Gregory becoming the new state representative, sparking debate about Democratic prospects in midterm elections.
According to former British spy chief Alex Younger, Iran has proven 'more resilient' in its war with the US than anticipated, holding an advantage through control of the Strait of Hormuz, and options for the US and Israel in the conflict are 'pretty limited and not great.'
A report indicates that 13 Mexican individuals, aged 19 to 69, died in US custody across various states during the Trump administration.
Unspecified conflict is reportedly fueling fear among gig drivers, though further details on the specific conflict or its impact are not provided.
In the weeks since the Middle East conflict began, nations have shifted into emergency footing, highlighting the Strait of Hormuz's importance to global energy flows.
Israeli leader is reported to have claimed to Trump there was a window of opportunity to destabilise the regime further
Stock futures remained largely stable as traders closely monitored developments in the U.S.-Iran conflict, with major averages rising on hopes for a swift resolution to the Middle East tensions.
Thousands of oil contracts -- a far higher volume than normal -- were traded 15 minutes before Trump pledged to halt strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, sending prices tumbling.
The Pentagon has confirmed the deployment of US military forces to the Persian Gulf, while Donald Trump has warned of severe consequences if Iran does not agree to end the war. House Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republican lawmakers have voiced opposition to sending US ground troops into Iran, highlighting unease about 'boots on the ground'.
The US Justice Department has settled a wrongful prosecution lawsuit with Michael Flynn, former national security adviser to Donald Trump, agreeing to pay him $1.25 million, an extraordinary example of legal relief offered to those aligned with the president.
US President Donald Trump will not attend a major annual gathering of American conservatives for the first time in a decade, a decision confirmed by White House officials.
The House committee on justice has advanced impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte by requesting documents, including her Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs) and files related to her alleged threat to kill President Marcos, from the Office of the Ombudsman and the National Bureau of Investigation.
The Trump administration has drawn criticism from both Republicans and Democrats for easing oil sanctions on Russia and Iran, a move reportedly made to stabilize oil markets but seen as benefiting US adversaries.
Canada's Supreme Court is hearing a significant case concerning Quebec's ban on religious symbols and a measure that allows the suspension of constitutional rights, with potential far-reaching repercussions.
The Kentucky primary race of Representative Thomas Massie, a prominent critic of Donald Trump, is seen as a key test of whether a Republican can succeed while disagreeing with the former president.
Republicans have blocked a Democratic effort to subpoena Donald Trump Jr., amidst scrutiny of the president's family businesses during his second term.
Model and internet personality Celina Powell has multiple active bench warrants in Florida for traffic violations, according to court documents obtained by TMZ.
During a government shutdown, President Trump is deploying ICE agents to fill a shortage of TSA officers, a move that a major federal union warns could create safety risks.