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Published April 24, 2026 WASHINGTON — Rep. Darrell Issa is intensifying his argument that the United States may need a long-term economic pressure campaign against Iran, comparing the strategy he envisions to the financial strain […]

Trump extends Israel–Lebanon ceasefire as fragile peace deal faces new pressure

President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a three-week extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon following his direct participation in historic White House peace talks, voicing optimism the diplomatic push could lead to a […]

Why Iran’s “state sponsor of terrorism” designation remains one of the most explosive global issues

Iran has the largest ballistic missile inventory in the Middle East. Giving it nuclear weapons would endanger the Middle East, the United States, and its allies. Hossein Velayati, CC BY 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0, via Wikimedia Commons […]

East Village Shelter Fight: Residents Sue to Block Homeless Intake Site, Citing Process Concerns and Neighborhood Impact

Published April 24, 2026 NEW YORK — A legal showdown in Manhattan’s East Village is intensifying after residents filed a lawsuit to block a new homeless intake shelter backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration, forcing […]

Trump Extends Ceasefire as Iran Strikes Ships in Critical Hormuz Chokepoint

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Widespread reports of some ‘ghost’ Iranian tankers making it through US blockade… Published April 21, 2026 Iranian forces have seized two commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route, in a move that […]

Mamdani tax plan sparks outrage over “taxing consumers” concerns

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Published April 20, 2026 New York City — A new wave of criticism is building around Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s tax approach, with opponents arguing that while the plan is designed to target high earners and […]

U.S. Navy seizes Iranian ship in High-Stakes Hormuz Showdown

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Published April 19, 2026 STRAIT OF HORMUZ — A tense maritime confrontation in one of the world’s most critical waterways is raising alarms globally after U.S. forces seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel attempting to […]

Trump reportedly blocks Israel strikes in Lebanon — Netanyahu ‘STUNNED’ as ceasefire tensions rise

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Published April 19, 2026 MIDDLE EAST — A new layer of confusion and tension has emerged in the fragile Israel–Lebanon ceasefire after reports that U.S. President Donald Trump declared Israel is “prohibited” from carrying out […]

War spills Deeper into Russia as Ukraine claims Strike in Defense Industry Hub

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Published April 18, 2026 SOUTHWESTERN RUSSIA — The war between Russia and Ukraine is entering a more dangerous and unpredictable phase, after Ukraine claimed its forces carried out a strike on a Russian defense-industrial facility […]

Mamdani Pushes ‘NEW NYC’ Vision — but costly trash plan raise eyebrows

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Friday trotted out the next phase of the controversial “Empire Bin” program — part of the city’s effort to curb trash bags littering the sidewalks. Published April 19, 2026 NEW YORK CITY — […]

Petro’s Warning Signals Rising Tensions as U.S.–Latin America Relations Face a Critical Test

Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro speaks to the press as he arrives at the summit \”In defence of democracy\” in Barcelona, Spain, April 18, 2026. REUTERS/Nacho Doce Published April 19, 2026 Colombia’s leftist president is once […]

New Poll Sends Shockwaves Through California Governor’s Race as Republicans Surge Ahead

Published April 18, 2026 A new statewide poll is shaking up expectations in the race for California governor, suggesting Republicans may be in position to do something rare in a state long dominated by Democrats—control […]

GLOBAL SHOWDOWN: Left-Wing Leaders Gather in Spain as Anti-Trump Agenda Takes Center Stage

Leftist leaders from Europe and Latin America are meeting in Barcelona this week for a series of conferences to coordinate opposition to right-wing political movements. Published April 18, 2026 A powerful coalition of global leaders […]

WATCH: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Sparks Backlash After Comparing Government to “Yoshi” in Bizarre Analogy

Published April 18, 2026 New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is under intensifying scrutiny after delivering a head-scratching analogy that critics say raises serious questions about leadership tone and priorities in one of the world’s […]

Ukraine Warns Russia May Pull Belarus Deeper Into War as Border Build-Up Raises Alarm

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin (R) greets Belarus’ President Alexander Lukashenko (L) prior to a meeting of the Supreme State Council of the Union State of Russia and Belarus in Moscow on Feb. 26, 2026. (Maxim […]

Strait of Hormuz Crisis Reignites as Iran Claims Closure Again, U.S. Denies Breach of Deal; Competing Narratives Fuel Global Uncertainty

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CREDIT: U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Indra Beaufort Published April 18, 2026 The already volatile situation in the Strait of Hormuz escalated sharply again Friday after Iranian officials announced the strategic […]

Trump Signals Imminent Iran Deal as U.S.-Led Peace Talks Advance Amid Ceasefire Moves

President Donald Trump said Friday a deal with Iran could be finalized “in the next day or two,” signaling negotiations are entering their final stage and saying that he may travel to Islamabad to help […]

Trump Offers Unexpected Advice to NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani in Surprising Exchange Over Future of New York City

Published April 10, 2026 President Donald Trump has once again inserted himself into New York City politics, offering a set of blunt but practical recommendations to Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a recent public exchange that […]

Only “Approved” Ships Allowed Through Strait of Hormuz as Tankers Stack Up in One of World’s Most Critical Waterways

Published April 10, 2026 The Strait of Hormuz—through which roughly a fifth of global oil supplies normally flow—has effectively shifted into a tightly controlled maritime chokepoint, with reports indicating that only Iran-approved or “non-hostile” vessels […]

Pakistan Locks Down Islamabad as Iran Delegation Arrives for High-Stakes U.S. Talks Amid Continued Fighting

Published April 10, 2026 Islamabad has been placed under tight security lockdown as Iranian and U.S. delegations arrive for urgent diplomatic talks aimed at stabilizing escalating regional tensions—while reports indicate that fighting in surrounding conflict […]

U.S. Navy $200M MQ-4C Drone Declares Mayday and Vanishes Near Iran in Mystery Over Strait of Hormuz