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China Urges Iran to Ensure Strait of Hormuz Navigation as US Blockade Tensions Mount

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on Iran to guarantee freedom and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, marking Beijing’s first explicit demand that Tehran reopen the critical route since

April 16, 2026

Politics

Trump Signals New Israel-Lebanon Contact, but Beirut Says No Official Notice Received

President Donald Trump said a high-level meeting between representatives of Israel and Lebanon was expected to take place, presenting it as a rare diplomatic opening between two countries that have had almost

April 16, 2026

Politics

Bayern Munich 4-3 Real Madrid: Late Drama Sends 15 Time Champions Crashing Out

Bayern Munich scored twice in the final minutes to defeat Real Madrid 4-3 in a breathtaking Champions League quarter-final second leg, advancing 6-4 on aggregate and ending the Spanish giants’ quest for

April 16, 2026

Sport

S&P 500 and Nasdaq Hit Record Highs as Markets Shrug Off Iran War Fears

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite jumped to fresh all time highs on Wednesday, completing a remarkable two week recovery that has erased all losses tied to the US-Iran war and pushed

April 16, 2026

Business

Iran Warns of Military Response if US Moves to Control Strait of Hormuz

Iran has issued a new warning to the United States over the Strait of Hormuz, with senior military adviser Mohsen Rezaei saying Tehran would target American ships if Washington tried to take

April 16, 2026

Politics

FIFA President Insists Iran Will Play in US World Cup ‘For Sure’ Despite War

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has declared that Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup “for sure,” despite the ongoing war between the United States and Iran that has cast doubt on

April 16, 2026

Sport

From Hypersonic Missiles to Israeli Drones: Serbia’s Military Buildup Raises Regional Tensions

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has announced major new weapons sourcing contracts and military modernization plans, warning that the security situation has grown “somewhat more complex” due to what he described as an

April 16, 2026

Serbia

Vance Says Trump Seeks Broad Iran Deal, Not a Short-Term Fix

Vice President JD Vance said the Trump administration is pursuing what he described as a major agreement with Iran rather than a temporary compromise, arguing that Washington wants a broader settlement that

April 16, 2026

Politics

US Moves Toward Massive Tariff Refunds After Court Ruling Struck Down Trump Duties

The United States is preparing to begin the next phase of one of the largest refund efforts in recent trade history, with importers set to start filing claims this month for tariffs

April 15, 2026

Whats New

Eric Trump to Join President on China Visit, Prompting Fresh Conflict Questions

Eric Trump will accompany President Donald Trump on next month’s state visit to China, according to a spokeswoman for the Trump Organization, adding a personal family element to a trip already drawing

April 15, 2026

Whats New

Threats Force Erika Kirk to Withdraw From Georgia Event With JD Vance

Erika Kirk withdrew from a scheduled public appearance with Vice President JD Vance at the University of Georgia after receiving what organizers described as serious threats, prompting a last-minute change to the

April 15, 2026

Whats New

East Harlem Chosen for First City-Backed Grocery Store as Mamdani Defends Costly Plan

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani has identified East Harlem as the first location for the city’s planned network of publicly backed grocery stores, placing one of his signature affordability proposals under closer

April 15, 2026

Politics