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Trump goes from opening the Strait of Hormuz to blockading it
Iranian Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, gestures while speaking with media in a media conference at a conference hall in the Iranian Parliament building in Tehran, Iran, on Dec. 2, 2025.Morteza Nikoubazl | Nurphoto | Getty…
Trump blasts Pope Leo for criticism of U.S. foreign policy
Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile after the Easter Mass as part of the Holy Week celebrations, at St Peter's square in the Vatican on April 5, 2026.Alberto Pizzoli | Afp | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump on Sunday…
Eric Swalwell suspends campaign for California governor
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA)Yuri Gripas | ReutersRep. Eric Swalwell on Sunday evening said he was suspending his campaign for California governor on the heels of sexual misconduct allegations against the Democratic lawmaker."To my family,…
Asia-Pacific markets today Nikkei 225, Kospi, Hang Seng Index
Debris of a NATO air defence system that intercepted a missile launched from Iran is seen in Dortyol, in southern Hatay province, Turkey, March 4, 2026 in this screengrab from video. Ihlas News Agency | Via ReutersAsia-Pacific markets…
Oil prices surge above $100 as U.S. Navy to blockade Iran’s ports after
Oil tankers and gas tankers were affected by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a global energy crisis stemming from the war in the Middle East.Photos For You | Moment | Getty ImagesCrude oil prices surged on Sunday, as the…
Berkshire electric utility’s court win could save it billions
(This is the Warren Buffett Watch newsletter, news and analysis on all things Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway. You can sign up here to receive it every Friday evening in your inbox.)PacifiCorp court win could reduce wildfire…
How to help kids form healthy relationships with money: psychologist
As parents contend with rising costs and an overall tighter economic climate, more of them are using those challenges as an opportunity to have frank talks with their kids about money, according to a recent survey.Honest conversations —…
Trump says U.S. will blockade Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One on April 10, 2026 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Win McNamee | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump on Sunday said the U.S. will blockade the Strait of Hormuz…
Behind China’s ‘active efforts’ for an Iran ceasefire: Business trumps
BEIJING — China's ties with countries such as Iran and Russia have raised expectations of a bigger diplomatic role, but Beijing remains focused on protecting its own domestic interests, including global exports.That stance underpins…
Here’s the inflation breakdown for March 2026 — in one chart
A woman shops for dairy products at a local supermarket in the Sugar Hill neighborhood of the Manhattan borough of New York City on April 9, 2026.Charly Triballeau | Afp | Getty ImagesInflation spiked in March as the Iran war pushed up…