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Former Hong Kong trade office chief contesting UK local elections for Reform
A former director of Hong Kong’s Economic and Trade Offices (ETO) in Jakarta and Bangkok is standing in the United Kingdom local elections for the right-wing Reform UK party. Lee Sheung-yuen left government in 2023 after serving as the first director of the Bangkok ETO and concurrently served as director general of its Jakarta office. He is now contesting a seat on Ealing Council in London. He also previously served as the government’s assistant commissioner for tourism and as administrative...
Trump on extended ceasefire with Iran: ‘I don’t want to do that’
President Trump said Tuesday that he does not want to extend the ceasefire with Iran, with the the deadline slated to expire Wednesday. Trump, when asked by CNBC if he would consider lengthen the ceasefire if peace talks this week make progress, responded, “I don’t want to do that.” “We don’t have that much time,”…
Schumer: Patel ‘grave risk’ to rule of law, national security
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) on Monday said a report in The Atlantic magazine alleging excessive drinking by FBI Director Kash Patel demonstrates that Patel is “a grave risk to the rule of law and to American national security.” “Over the weekend, more damning reports about FBI Director Kash Patel’s disorderly, drunken and deranged…
Mossad Operative Behind Op Roaring Lion Was Killed On Mission, Says Spy Chief
"During 'Operation Roaring Lion,' my thoughts and heart were filled with pride in the character and actions of M., who fell outside Israel while carrying out his duty," Mossad's director, David Barnea said.
Trump attacks 'Fake News CNN,' accuses media of failing to credit US troops for Iran operation
President Donald Trump ripped "Fake News CNN" in a post to Truth Social on Monday about retrieving nuclear material from Iran.Trump also slammed "other corrupt Media Networks and Platforms" in the post.The president wrote, "Operation Midnight Hammer was a complete and total obliteration of the Nuclear Dust sites in Iran. Therefore, digging it out will be a long and difficult process. Fake News CNN, and other corrupt Media Networks and Platforms, fail to give our great aviators the credit they de...
Cory Booker can't decide if he's a tough guy or Jesus follower
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., is once again facing criticism for deploying aggressive, "bombastic" rhetoric that critics argue contradicts his self-professed commitment to loving his enemies as dictated by his Christian faith.During a Michigan Democratic Women’s Caucus fundraiser over the weekend, a passionate Booker delivered an anecdote about an elderly man guiding drivers through road hazards during a storm. He then pivoted to a high-volume call to action, urging "foot soldiers of our democracy"...
America must choose between faith, order and a culture of lawlessness
There are two very different messages that are battling for the soul of our nation right now. One message lifts us up. The other message drags us down. The question of which message succeeds depends on whether we have the strength to repair the torn fabric of our society or whether we have weakened to the point where we are content to watch it unravel even further.The first message came from NASA astronaut Victor Glover, the mission specialist on Artemis II. When this accomplished American hero...
PM pledges unrelenting fight against antisemitism as seven more arrested
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Tucker Carlson ‘sorry for misleading people’ with Trump support
Pundit Tucker Carlson is expressing regret for voicing support for President Trump. Carlson, who has been a sharp critic of Trump’s war in Iran, said during a recent episode of his podcast and online show that prominent people on the right who backed Trump ahead of the 2024 election are “implicated” in what’s going on…
Israel’s Lebanon occupation chokes Beirut’s offshore gas options
The Jewish state’s operation has extended into Lebanese territorial waters believed to contain energy resources Israel’s latest land grab is dashing Lebanon’s hope of tapping offshore gas to solve its persistent energy shortage. Maritime energy prospects were the focus of a 2022 deal on a disputed border between the two nations. On Sunday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) published a map of a “forward defense line area” in southern Lebanon – effectively...
Name of Walz's new 3-word PAC draws immediate online mockery
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz launched a federal political action committee on Monday and the name of the new venture quickly created a stir on social media among conservatives.Walz’s PAC, first reported in Politico Playbook, is named the "Small Town PAC." The governor said he wants to "show up in small towns" and "organize in places too many people have given up on, and build power with the folks who call these places home.""If Democrats want to win in more places, we’ve got to start showing up in mo...
'I lost over 20st without surgery or jabs - after devastating rollercoaster incident'
'I lost over 20st without surgery or jabs after devastating rollercoaster incident'Fiona Carter planned to lose three stone to have weight loss surgery but she found the changes she made meant she lost over half her bodyweight without medical interventionNewsElaine Blackburne Network Content Editor14:55, 21 Apr 2026Updated 15:04, 21 Apr 2026View 5 ImagesFiona wanted to lose three stones at first(Image: Fiona Carter/Slimming World)A mum-of-three has shared the devastating moment she was...
Will Dispute Led ICE To Put 85-Year-Old Widow In Immigration Detention
LeadershipLeadership StrategiesWill Dispute Led ICE To Put 85-Year-Old Widow In Immigration DetentionByStuart Anderson,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Stuart Anderson writes about immigration, business and globalization.Follow AuthorApr 21, 2026, 09:55am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.An agent of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) waits in a h...
ترامپ خواستار آزادی هشت زن بازداشتشده در ایران شد
دونالد ترامپ با بازنشر تصویری از چند زن بازداشتشده در ایران در شبکه اجتماعی تروث سوشال نوشت از مقامهای جمهوری اسلامی میخواهد این افراد را آزاد کنند و تاکید کرد این اقدام میتواند آغاز خوبی برای مذاکرات باشد. ترامپ افزود نمایندگانش بهزودی با مقامهای تهران مذاکره خواهند کرد.
Iran May Have Weapons It Hasn't Shown the World Yet - Military Expert
Iran may have “weapons which have not been precisely identified” to this point, says Russian military analyst Yuri Lyamin, commenting on Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf's announcement that Iran has “new cards” it can play if war resumes.
Gargash: UAE is firm in confronting threats, decisive in countering attempts to undermine security
Abu Dhabi: The UAE continues to demonstrate strength and resilience in the face of mounting challenges, Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the President, said on Tuesday.He stressed that the current phase shows which nations can hold firm and distinguish themselves as the pace of change accelerates.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Writing on X, Gargash said moments of uncertainty often test national strength, adding that the UAE has consist...
Trump says US in a ‘very, very strong’ position for Iran talks, expects ‘great deal’
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday touted the strong negotiation position of the country in talks with Iran to end the Middle East conflict. “We’re going to end up with a great deal. I think they have no choice… We’re in a very, very strong negotiating position,” Trump told broadcaster CNBC. He also said that he did not want to extend a ceasefire with Iran. “I don’t want to do that. We don’t have that much time,” Trump said when asked about the p...
Trump administration latest: Fed nominee Kevin Warsh faces Senate grilling as president looks to oust Jerome Powell
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump administration latest: Fed nominee Kevin Warsh faces Senate grilling as president looks to oust Jerome PowellPresident’s nominee to replace Powell as Fed chair faces key hurdles and tough questions from Senate Banking CommitteeAlex Woodward Tuesday 21 April 2026 14:53 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","remove...
Myanmar president seeks peace talks by July 31, 2 rebel groups reject offer
Myanmar’s new military-backed government wants to hold peace talks with opposition armed groups by the end of July, the country’s junta leader-turned-president said, but two key rebel groups rejected the offer on Tuesday. State media reported that President Min Aung Hlaing, who led a coup five years ago that plunged the Southeast Asian country into a civil war that continues to rage, told a government meeting that he wanted rebel groups that were not part of a ceasefire deal to join talks to...
Americans question Trump’s mental sharpness as his approval rating remains at an all time low
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsAmericans question Trump’s mental sharpness as his approval rating remains at an all time lowEven members of Trump's Republican Party have concerns about the 79-year-old president's temperament and mental sharpnessJason Lange Tuesday 21 April 2026 14:44 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove boo...