Strait of Hormuz Traffic Near Standstill Despite US-Iran Ceasefire: Only

US Blockade Tightens Grip On Strait Of Hormuz As Iran War Ceasefire Frays On Day 3

WASHINGTON — The U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports along the Strait of Hormuz entered its third day Thursday with American forces turning back at least 13 vessels, according to Pentagon officials, as diplomatic efforts to extend a fragile ceasefire showed signs of strain and Iran issued fresh threats to disrupt shipping across the Persian Gulf and Red Sea.
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US First Lady Melania Trump

Melania Trump Leaving Don? First Lady 'Not A Victim Of Epstein'—Urges Hearings For Survivors In Rare Statement

First Lady Melania Trump delivered a rare White House statement on 9 April 2026, denying any personal connection to Jeffrey Epstein or Ghislaine Maxwell. She urged Congress to hold public hearings for Epstein survivors to testify under oath. Discover the latest on the Michael Wolff defamation lawsuit and responses from Epstein survivors and US lawmakers.
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Trump's Bizarre Reason for Posting Photo of Himself as Jesus: 'I Thought I Was a Doctor'

President Trump faces criticism for sharing an AI-generated image depicting him in a messianic light, sparking debates on synthetic media and religious iconography.
Politics

US, Iran Launch Historic Ceasefire Talks in Pakistan on Day 43 of Conflict: Trilateral Negotiations

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Senior U.S. and Iranian officials gathered Saturday in Pakistan's capital for direct ceasefire negotiations, marking the first high-level talks between the longtime adversaries since the 1979 Islamic Revolution and offering a potential off-ramp after 43 days of devastating conflict.
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Barcelona

Barcelona's New Tourist Tax: What Tourists Should Know as It Takes Effect

Barcelona's new tourist tax, which requires every tourist to pay up to around $14 per night, has taken effect, adding to the costs of visiting the city.
Travel

JFK Airport TSA Lines Move Smoothly Today with Average 10-25 Minute Waits on Busy Saturday Travel Day

NEW YORK — Travelers at John F. Kennedy International Airport encountered manageable security lines Saturday, with TSA wait times averaging under 25 minutes across most terminals amid typical weekend passenger volume.
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American Airlines Looks at Restarting Venezuela Flights by April 30

American Airlines is planning to resume flights to Venezuela beginning April 30 pending regulatory approvals.
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Macy's To Close 150 Stores

Macy's Confirms New Store Closures in California and Multiple U.S. States

Macy's announces 14 new store closures across the U.S., including two in California, as part of its plan to shut 150 underperforming locations by 2026.
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Peter Magyar

Hungarian Prime Minister-Elect Peter Magyar Intends To Take Office In Less Than a Month

Hungarian Prime Minister-elect Peter Magyar, said he intends to convene the parliament to form a new government and take over from Viktor Orban in less than a month.
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