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Oil prices rise after Trump insists the Iran war is going to plan -- One market analyst says Trump warning the Iran war will take 2-3 more weeks, without a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, "was far less than" investors had hoped for.
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Trump sends mixed messages on securing the Strait of Hormuz -- The president said Wednesday that the strait "will open up naturally" as its closure sends gas prices soaring at the same time he's urging other countries to "grab it."5 hours ago
Concern U.S. may deport Iranians held by ICE back home to a warzone -- Two gay Iranian men seeking asylum in the U.S. could face execution if they're deported to Iran, a move the Trump administration has not ruled out.13 hours ago
Warship sunk by British fleet, remains of sailor found after 225 years -- Thousands were killed and wounded during the Battle of Copenhagen, considered one of Adm. Horatio Nelson's "great battles."15 hours ago
Ancient golden helmet found year after it was stolen from museum -- Robbers used firework bombs to break into the Drents Museum in 2025, stealing the 5th-century BC golden Helmet of Cotofenesti and three gold bracelets.11 hours ago
Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing 1 person -- Indonesia, a vast archipelago of more than 280 million people, sits on major seismic faults and is frequently hit by earthquakes.21 hours ago
Trump admin. lifts sanctions on Delcy Rodriguez, Venezuela's acting president -- The Trump administration has lifted sanctions on Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez, according to the Treasury Department, as the U.S. seeks to rebuild ties with the Venezuelan government. -- Apr 13 hours ago
Trump says Iran war will wrap up "very shortly," but warns of more strikes in coming weeks -- President Trump said in a speech that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and that U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories."15 hours ago
Trump says he may withdraw U.S. from NATO. The law says he can't without Congress. -- President Trump says he's considering withdrawing the U.S. from NATO, following years of complaining about the alliance. -- Apr 17 hours ago
Activist ship's collision with krill trawler called "deliberate attack" -- A video shows the moment when the M/V Bandero, operated by the Captain Paul Watson Foundation, steams toward the stern of the fishing vessel. -- Apr 15 hours ago
U.S. commandos in Ecuador for mission targeting alleged narco-terrorists -- American commandos joined Ecuadorian troops in a joint mission aimed at dismantling a suspected criminal hub along the country's coast. -- Apr 16 hours ago
King Charles III to address Congress on April 28 -- Congressional leaders announced that Britain's King Charles III will address a joint meeting of Congress as part of his visit to Washington later this month. -- Apr 112 hours ago
Majority of recent ship traffic through Strait of Hormuz linked to Iran -- Trump said Iran gave him the "present" of letting eight oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, but the majority of ships making the passage are Iranian, including -- Apr 113 hours ago
Hiker's dog rescued by helicopter week after getting lost in forest -- After strangers raised thousands of dollars for a search, the border collie was flown to safety by a pilot who was determined to reunite pet and owner. -- Apr 115 hours ago
Iran war's "core strategic objectives are nearing completion," Trump says -- Trump says he expects the U.S. war with Iran to end within several weeks despite unrelenting attacks from both sides and Iran's iron grip on the Strait of Hormuz.1 day ago