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Iran’s supreme leader rejects pressure on nuclear program as oil prices spike
Iran’s supreme leader rejects pressure on nuclear program as oil prices spike

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issues defiant statement after Trump’s ‘smart soon’ warning’

Press freedom falls to lowest level in 25 years as conditions worsen worldwide
Press freedom falls to lowest level in 25 years as conditions worsen worldwide

Global press freedom at record low as over half of countries rated ‘difficult’ or ‘very serious’

ICE detains two Congo exchange students outside Mississippi home: What we know
ICE detains two Congo exchange students outside Mississippi home: What we know

The family is devastated and confused by the sudden raid

RAF shoots down 100+ Iranian drones in massive Middle East interception
RAF shoots down 100+ Iranian drones in massive Middle East interception

RAF intercepts 100+ Iranian drones, awarding four pilots ‘ace status’ amidst regional escalation

Supreme Court rules on Louisiana redistricting: 2026 VRA decision explained
Supreme Court rules on Louisiana redistricting: 2026 VRA decision explained

SCOTUS strikes down Louisiana’s map, gutting VRA protections against racial gerrymandering

Nick Fuentes India visit spark outrage: Netizens demand visa cancellation
Nick Fuentes India visit spark outrage: Netizens demand visa cancellation

Netizens demand visa ban for Nick Fuentes over his previous racist remarks

NYC Mayor urges King Charles to return Kohinoor diamond to India
NYC Mayor urges King Charles to return Kohinoor diamond to India

King and Mayor were later seen shaking hands and sharing a brief laugh

JPMorgan executive Lorna Hajdini sued for sexual harassment and racial abuse
JPMorgan executive Lorna Hajdini sued for sexual harassment and racial abuse

JPMorgan has denied the allegations

White House correspondents’ dinner suspect’s selfies before attack revealed: See
White House correspondents’ dinner suspect’s selfies before attack revealed: See

New evidence shows suspect took selfies with weapons before White House dinner attack

FDA finds infant formula safe, reports low contaminant levels nationwide
FDA finds infant formula safe, reports low contaminant levels nationwide

The majority of samples had undetectable or very low levels of contaminants, ​the agency stated

Over 1.2 million people in Lebanon are likely to face acute hunger due to ongoing war
Over 1.2 million people in Lebanon are likely to face acute hunger due to ongoing war

Israel’s military claimed 20 overnight strikes on Southern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah’s 'command centres and military structures'

Donald Trump Jr, Bettina Anderson’s wedding paused after lavish bridal shower
Donald Trump Jr, Bettina Anderson’s wedding paused after lavish bridal shower

Bettina Anderson and Donald Trump Jr’s wedding delayed after high-profile Mar-a-Lago bridal shower

Zelenskyy praises King Charles’ call for unity on Ukraine during US state visit
Zelenskyy praises King Charles’ call for unity on Ukraine during US state visit

King Charles III calls for unity and support for Ukraine during historic address to US Congress

FDA recalls French Broad chocolates sold in THESE states
FDA recalls French Broad chocolates sold in THESE states

The chocolates include “undeclared walnuts" that may be perilous for people with walnuts sensitivity

PM Shehbaz says Pakistan pursuing US-Iran peace, notes economic stability, more
PM Shehbaz says Pakistan pursuing US-Iran peace, notes economic stability, more

Shehbaz Sharif mentioned that the Middle East war hit Pakistan’s two years of economic gains

US passport design featuring Trump sparks widespread backlash: ‘Ugly’
US passport design featuring Trump sparks widespread backlash: ‘Ugly’

State Department plan for Trump's image on the US passports triggers criticism

Trump shares AI image with rifle, issues warning to Iran: ‘No more Mr. Nice Guy’
Trump shares AI image with rifle, issues warning to Iran: ‘No more Mr. Nice Guy’

US-Iran tensions rise as Trump signals tougher stance on nuclear talks in new warning

US-Ukraine diplomacy hit by sudden resignation of key ambassador
US-Ukraine diplomacy hit by sudden resignation of key ambassador

US ambassador to Ukraine quits after less than a year over frustration with Donald Trump

Costco updates iconic $1.50 hot dog for first time in decades
Costco updates iconic $1.50 hot dog for first time in decades

Despite the new variety, the cost remains a steady $1.50

James Comey indicted over ’86 47’ seashell photo allegedly threatening Trump
James Comey indicted over ’86 47’ seashell photo allegedly threatening Trump

The indictment includes counts of making threats against the President

Flower Moon 2026: When and where to see the rare lunar event
Flower Moon 2026: When and where to see the rare lunar event

Two full moons will appear in a single month

California to share immigrant driver data: A betrayal of AB 60 privacy?
California to share immigrant driver data: A betrayal of AB 60 privacy?

The DMV is requesting $55 million to facilitate the transfer

South Korean appeals court increases ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee’s sentence for 4 years
South Korean appeals court increases ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee’s sentence for 4 years

The ruling comes amid a dramatic fall for the couple following the political chaos of late 2024

Trump says Iran in ‘state of collapse’ as nuclear talks stall and Gulf tensions rise
Trump says Iran in ‘state of collapse’ as nuclear talks stall and Gulf tensions rise

The statement comes after Iran offered the most recent proposal to the US, aiming to mark a permanent end to the ceasefire

Russian superyacht Nord transits blockaded Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran tensions
Russian superyacht Nord transits blockaded Strait of Hormuz amid US-Iran tensions

Neither Iran nor the United States objected to the journey

UAE to exit OPEC and OPEC+ alliance: Historic shift set for May 1
UAE to exit OPEC and OPEC+ alliance: Historic shift set for May 1

UAE exits OPEC+ May 1 to pursue independent production goals

Key issues blocking US–Iran agreement: Uranium stockpile, sanctions and regional influence
Key issues blocking US–Iran agreement: Uranium stockpile, sanctions and regional influence

Here are several main sticking points that remain in any deal between the US-Iran

Trump visa pause: Millions of professionals risk losing legal status
Trump visa pause: Millions of professionals risk losing legal status

Industry leaders are sounding the alarm as major tech and healthcare sector face potential mass departures

Wren Kitchens files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, abruptly closes all U.S. showrooms
Wren Kitchens files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, abruptly closes all U.S. showrooms

Wren Kitchens liquidates U.S. operations shuttering all showrooms and studios via Chapter 7 bankruptcy

Ilhan Omar mocked for ‘World War 11’ gaffe during foreign policy speech
Ilhan Omar mocked for ‘World War 11’ gaffe during foreign policy speech

Ilhan Omar mistakenly read the Roman numeral ‘II’ as the number eleven