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Iran blocks oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz, blaming Israel strikes in Lebanon
Just hours after agreeing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has again blocked ships from passing through waterway — blaming it on Israel striking Lebanon. for the full article, click here.
Pentagon abruptly cancels Hegseth media briefing as military assault on Iran is underway
WASHINGTON — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s planned press conference on Tuesday was abruptly canceled without explanation hours in advance, as the US began striking Kharg Island, where roughly 90% of Iran’s oil is handled. for the full article, click here.
Trump mercilessly berates France’s Macron — after ratcheting up attacks on NATO: ‘Still recovering from the right to the jaw’
President Trump mercilessly trolled French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife on Wednesday — as he ramped up his attacks on NATO allies for not joining the war against Iran. for the full article, click here.
Vance Wins CPAC 2028 Straw Poll, but Rubio Rises – The American Coservative
Vice President J.D. Vance on Saturday won a key straw poll for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination. But the results indicated that Vance is no longer the clear front-runner in the race. for the full article, click here.
Britain, Euros, Japan Announce ‘Readiness to Contribute to Appropriate Efforts’ in Straits of Hormuz
The United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Japan made a call for international law to be observed in the Gulf as they announced joint efforts to reopen the Straits of Hormuz are in the “preparatory planning” stage. for the full article, click...
Iran-linked hackers take aim at US and other targets, raising risk of cyberattacks during war – AP News
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pro-Iranian hackers are targeting sites in the Middle East and starting to stretch into the United States during the war, raising the risk of American defense contractors, power stations and water plants being swept into a wave of digital chaos that...
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China Urges U.S. to Scrap Tariffs After SCOTUS Ruling
China’s Commerce Ministry on Monday called for the United States to rescind all tariffs after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s emergency tariffs. for the full article, click here.
Trump dealt huge tariff blow as Supreme Court rules them illegal — and US may be forced to pay back billions
The Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Trump cannot use emergency powers to impose sweeping tariffs on foreign imports. for the full article, click here.
Trump religion commissioner says opposes Zionism as anti-Semitism hearing heats up over Israel – TRT World
Carrie Prejean Boller, a commissioner at the White House Religious Liberty Commission, which was created to address religious freedom, is facing significant backlash from pro-Israel figures and Jewish Zionist groups following her remarks criticising Israel's genocide...