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Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain closed amid stalled US talks

Iran says Strait of Hormuz will remain closed amid stalled US talks

Diplomatic efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz have stalled as Iran hardens its stance, demanding the release of frozen assets before lifting the closure.

World ·12 Aug 2026, 02:05 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Trump claims control of Strait of Hormuz as stalemate deepens

Trump claims control of Strait of Hormuz as stalemate deepens

President Donald Trump asserted absolute U.S. control over the Strait of Hormuz amid a naval blockade that has severely restricted global oil shipping and spiked crude prices.

World ·11 Aug 2026, 12:34 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
US Stocks Fall as Hopes for Strait of Hormuz Reopening Are Dashed Again

US Stocks Fall as Hopes for Strait of Hormuz Reopening Are Dashed Again

U.S. stocks dropped after Iran refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, dashing hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough and causing oil prices to spike.

World ·11 Aug 2026, 10:38 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump signs order to cut childhood vaccines and split MMR shots

Trump signs order to cut childhood vaccines and split MMR shots

President Donald Trump signed an executive order trimming the federally recommended childhood vaccine schedule to 11 shots and calling for the MMR vaccine to be split into three separate injections. Pediatric experts warn the change could leave children exposed to preventable diseases.

World ·11 Aug 2026, 10:33 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Trump demands Iran pay compensation as Hormuz negotiations stall

Trump demands Iran pay compensation as Hormuz negotiations stall

President Donald Trump has demanded compensation from Iran for past conflicts and casualties as negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz stall amid a naval blockade.

World ·11 Aug 2026, 06:37 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Nigel Farage unveils Trump-inspired plan to send prisoners to El Salvador

Nigel Farage unveils Trump-inspired plan to send prisoners to El Salvador

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has unveiled a controversial plan to send foreign prisoners overseas, drawing fierce criticism from political opponents.

Politics ·11 Aug 2026, 01:36 ·Clara West 3 min read
Trump asks Iran for war reparations in new tit-for-tat demand

Trump asks Iran for war reparations in new tit-for-tat demand

President Trump has escalated diplomatic friction with Tehran by demanding war reparations from Iran, countering Tehran's demands for U.S. compensation.

World ·11 Aug 2026, 00:35 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US State Department revokes more than 175,000 visas in crackdown

US State Department revokes more than 175,000 visas in crackdown

The U.S. State Department announced it has revoked more than 175,000 visas from foreign nationals under President Donald Trump. The revocations target individuals who committed crimes, violated visa terms, or endangered national security.

World ·10 Aug 2026, 22:37 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until US behavior changes

Iran says Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until US behavior changes

Iran's Supreme National Security Council insists the Strait of Hormuz will remain shut to shipping until the US meets a series of stringent demands.

World ·9 Aug 2026, 22:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Netanyahu rejects Trump Gaza peace plan and demands Hamas disarmament first

Netanyahu rejects Trump Gaza peace plan and demands Hamas disarmament first

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally rejected a U.S.-backed Gaza peace initiative, insisting that military positions will be maintained until Hamas fully disarms.

World ·9 Aug 2026, 21:35 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Israel rejects US-led 15-point Gaza peace plan, says Netanyahu

Israel rejects US-led 15-point Gaza peace plan, says Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed 15-point peace plan for Gaza, creating a public rift with the Trump administration over military withdrawal and disarmament demands.

World ·9 Aug 2026, 21:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran issues Trump surrender document with nine conditions to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Iran issues Trump surrender document with nine conditions to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a list of nine conditions, including financial compensation and troop withdrawals, before reopening the Strait.

World ·9 Aug 2026, 20:33 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Israel rejects Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza

Israel rejects Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced Israel's rejection of Donald Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza, refusing troop pullbacks until Hamas is fully disarmed.

World ·9 Aug 2026, 14:32 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran told US it won't charge ships using Strait of Hormuz, says Vance

Iran told US it won't charge ships using Strait of Hormuz, says Vance

US Vice President JD Vance announced that Iran has assured Washington it has no plans to impose transit fees on ships navigating the vital Strait of Hormuz.

World ·9 Aug 2026, 04:42 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
U.S. Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General

U.S. Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as Attorney General

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed Todd Blanche as Attorney General in a narrow 50-49 vote after the administration dropped a controversial fund.

World ·8 Aug 2026, 11:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Pentagon releases 41 new UFO files and videos in fifth transparency dump

Pentagon releases 41 new UFO files and videos in fifth transparency dump

The Pentagon has released its fifth batch of files and videos, featuring 41 newly declassified documents spanning from 1953 to 2026.

World ·7 Aug 2026, 20:40 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US appeals court halts construction on Trump White House ballroom project

US appeals court halts construction on Trump White House ballroom project

A federal appeals court has temporarily halted upper-level construction on Donald Trump's controversial White House ballroom project, ruling that the executive branch lacks the authority to demolish historic portions without congressional approval.

World ·7 Aug 2026, 18:32 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Trump says deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz could come soon

Trump says deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz could come soon

President Trump suggests a breakthrough to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is approaching, though conflicting reports persist regarding a temporary shipping corridor.

World ·7 Aug 2026, 15:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Iran-US war latest: Trump claims Strait of Hormuz is sort of open

Iran-US war latest: Trump claims Strait of Hormuz is sort of open

US President Donald Trump stated the Strait of Hormuz is sort of open under American naval protection, while maritime data shows sharp drops in vessel traffic.

World ·7 Aug 2026, 13:32 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Trump signs new executive orders restricting birthright citizenship

Trump signs new executive orders restricting birthright citizenship

President Donald Trump has signed new executive orders aimed at restricting birthright citizenship following a Supreme Court defeat, targeting categories like foreign terrorists and birth tourism.

World ·7 Aug 2026, 03:33 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read