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Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran over the blockade.

Iran Given 48-Hour Ultimatum Over Strait of Hormuz Blockade

U.S. President Donald Trump has given Iran a 48-hour deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning of potential military strikes as tensions rise and global energy markets react.

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Oil Prices Surge Past $110 as Iran-Israel Conflict Threatens Global Energy Supply
Pentagon Seeks $200 Billion as US-Iran War Intensifies With No Clear End

Vladimir Putin Offered to Halt Iran Intelligence Sharing if US Ended Ukraine Support, Reports Say

Russia reportedly offered to halt intelligence sharing with Iran if the U.S. cut support to Ukraine, but Washington rejected the proposal, raising concerns among Western allies.

Vladimir Puntin

Robert Mueller, Former FBI Director and Trump–Russia Special Counsel, Dies at 81

Former and Current Trinidad and Tobago Police Chiefs Clash Over Alleged Audio, Politics and Policing Claims

A disputed audio message allegedly involving the Trinidad and Tobago Police Commissioner has sparked a public clash with former Commissioner Gary Griffith, with both men trading claims over political neutrality, police performance, and leadership..

Commissioner of Police Alister Guevarro left and former Commissioner of Police Gary Griffith Right.

Political Firestorm in Trinidad and Tobago: Persad-Bissessar Allegation Sparks Rowley Backlash

Persad-Bissessar Meets Trump at Shield of the Americas Summit as Security Cooperation Tops Agenda

T&T Post Cabinet Media Briefing: UWI Debe Repairs, Eid Funding and ASJA Cemetery

Body of Missing American Student Found in Barcelona After Night Out

A 20-year-old American student missing during a spring break trip in Spain has been found dead in waters off Barcelona, with authorities investigating the circumstances of his death.

James “Jimmy” Gracey, a University of Alabama student, was on a spring break trip in Spain.

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U.S. Gas Prices Surge 30% as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Oil Supply, Near $4 Per Gallon

Generic Ozempic Variants Emerge as Patent Expiry Triggers Global GLP-1 Price Drop in India and Beyond

Federal Judge Blocks RFK Jr.’s Childhood Vaccine Overhaul, Delivering Blow to Trump’s Health Agenda

NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship 2026: Full First-Round Matchups and Regional Breakdown

Iran’s New Supreme Leader Vows Continued Attacks as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Deepens

Trump’s Claim of Former President Backing Iran Bombing Denied by All Living Ex-Leader

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English settlers at Jamestown came under coordinated attack in 1622, marking a turning point in colonial history.

The Jamestown Massacre a pivotal violent event in early American History (1622)

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Afroman Wins Defamation Lawsuit Over “Lemon Pound Cake” Police Raid Videos in Landmark Free Speech Verdict

Rapper Afroman has defeated a lawsuit by Ohio sheriff’s deputies over his viral “Lemon Pound Cake” videos, with a jury ruling in his favor and upholding First Amendment protections for satire and artistic expression.

Extreme Weather Events and Cyclone Activity Disrupt Regions Worldwide as Climate Concerns Grow

Global Chip Shortage Drives Tech Production Cuts and Rising Prices Across Industries

Norovirus Outbreak Hits Caribbean Cruise: History, Expert Warnings, and Prevention

ABC Cancels Taylor Frankie Paul’s Bachelorette Season After Abuse Allegations Surface

Apple Unveils MacBook Neo as Its Most Affordable Laptop Yet

Apple has introduced the new MacBook Neo, a budget-friendly laptop designed to bring the Mac experience to more users while expanding the company’s lineup of devices released in 2026.