Strait of Hormuz Status Today: Is the World’s Most Critical Oil Waterway Open or Closed?
Background: How Did the Hormuz Strait Crisis Begin? Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has been largely blocked by Iran since February 28, 2026, when the United States and Israel launched an air war against Iran and killed its supreme leader Ali Khamenei.In retaliation, Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Israel, US military […]
Al-Aqsa Mosque Reopens After 40-Day Closure by Israel
Hundreds of Palestinian Muslim worshippers flooded the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque in tears and prostrations of gratitude on Thursday April 9 2026 as the holy site reopened for the first time in forty days following an unprecedented closure imposed by Israeli occupation authorities that had barred access throughout Ramadan Eid al-Fitr and five consecutive Fridays […]
US-Iran War: Who Is Winning And When Will It End?
Forty days into one of the most consequential military conflicts of this century, the US-Iran war has reached a fragile ceasefire and both sides are already claiming victory. The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week truce on Tuesday, just an hour before Trump’s deadline to escalate the conflict expired.The real question gripping the […]
Tiger Woods DUI 2026: Pills Found in Pocket, Drug Records Subpoenaed Full Story
Woods’ SUV clipped a trailer and rolled over on its side on a beachside residential road on Jupiter Island, Florida a road with a 30 mph speed limit while he was allegedly traveling at high speeds. Woods told deputies he had not consumed any alcohol but had taken “a few” prescription medications earlier that day, […]
Global Oil Market Volatility Chart Shows Historic Swings as Iran Ceasefire Sends Prices Crashing
The global oil market had been building toward a crisis for weeks. When US and Israeli forces launched joint air strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, global crude oil production and supply chains were immediately thrown into chaos. Global oil markets entered a period of heightened volatility and uncertainty due to the de facto […]
PSX Gains Over 12,000 Points as US-Iran Ceasefire Sparks Massive Bull Run
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) recorded one of its most spectacular single-session rallies as the benchmark KSE-100 index gained over 12,000 points, driven by euphoric investor sentiment following the announcement of a landmark US-Iran ceasefire. The surge reflects a decisive shift from weeks of geopolitical-driven fear to broad-based optimism, as bulls stormed back into the […]
Manipur Violence 2025–2026: Two Children Killed, Internet Shut Down, Protesters Shot Dead
Manipur is once again in crisis. Two young children a five-month-old girl and a five-year-old boy were killed in a suspected rocket attack on their home. Security forces fired on protesters, killing two more people. The government has shut down internet services across five districts. This is what happened in Manipur today, and here is […]
Manipur Violence Today: Two Children Killed in Rocket Attack, Internet Suspended in 5 Districts
A five-month-old girl and a five-year-old boy were killed after a suspected rocket struck a house in Bishnupur district’s Moirang area in the early hours of Tuesday. Their mother was injured and is receiving treatment at a hospital in Imphal.Following the attack, massive protests erupted. CRPF personnel opened fire after a large number of people […]
Iran US War Ceasefire: Trump Pulls Back From the Brink But Who Is Really Winning?
In one of the most dramatic diplomatic reversals in recent memory, President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire in the US-Iran war on the evening of April 7, 2026 just 90 minutes before his own self-imposed deadline to launch devastating strikes on Iranian civilian infrastructure. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed Tehran’s acceptance and said […]
Ben Roberts-Smith Arrested: Australia’s Most Decorated Soldier Faces Afghan War Crimes Reckoning
Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia’s most decorated living soldier and Victoria Cross recipient, has been arrested over alleged war crimes committed during Australia’s military operations in Afghanistan. The arrest marks a dramatic and historic turning point in a saga that has gripped Australia for years and raises deeply uncomfortable questions about military conduct, accountability, and justice. This […]
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