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This week on The Hill: Senate takes first steps on reconciliation 2.0

The Senate is expected to vote as early as this week on a budget blueprint for a second reconciliation bill that includes funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol.  But Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) will likely have to appease hardline conservatives in his caucus, who have demanded that the bill…

Democrats gain ground in Iowa governor’s race

The race for governor in Iowa is gearing up to be closer than expected as Democrat Rob Sand campaigns to replace retiring Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds and pull off the state’s first Democratic gubernatorial win in nearly two decades.  The nonpartisan Cook Political Report shifted the “barnburner” race away from Republicans into the “toss-up” column last week,…

GORDON SONDLAND: Stay the course with Iran, President Trump. It's like breaking a horse

Getting Iran to capitulate is like breaking a wild horse. Anyone who’s done it — or even watched it done — knows how this goes. Calm one minute, violent the next. You get a step forward, then you lose half of it back. The horse is testing you — your patience, your resolve, your willingness to stay in the saddle when it tries to throw you.That’s Iran.And here’s the part the foreign policy commentariat still doesn’t get: Donald Trump actually understands this dynamic.WHAT COMES NEXT IN THE IRAN WA...

Contradictions With Europe Must Be Resolved at Negotiating Table - Kremlin

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russia believes that any contradictions and inconsistencies of mutual interests with Europe should be resolved at the negotiating table, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.

What does the US and Iran’s ‘fight-talk’ dynamic mean before their ceasefire expires?

Risks of conflict in the Gulf of Oman are rising after the US Navy fired on an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, though analysts say both Washington and Tehran have shown a reluctance to prolong the war. US President Donald Trump on Sunday confirmed that the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance opened fire on the Touska after its crew reportedly ignored repeated orders to halt. The incident took place about 550km (342 miles) east of the Strait of Hormuz in the strategic waters connecting the Persian....

UAE President makes over 100 calls, drives diplomatic efforts amid Iranian attacks

[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.]The UAE has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to safeguarding everyone within its borders, as officials stressed that citizens, residents, and visitors continue to live and work in safety despite recent regional developments.In a video shared on X by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, authorities outlined the country’s response to what were described...

Iran War: US Seizes Iranian Ship, Casting Doubt on Peace Talks | The Opening Trade 04/20/2026

Oil jumped, pushing US stocks and Treasuries lower after a turbulent weekend in the Middle East cast doubt on the prospects for peace talks ahead of a looming ceasefire deadline. Brent rose above $95 a barrel as the US Navy carried out its first seizure of an Iranian vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran had earlier abruptly halted traffic through the waterway less than 24 hours after saying ships could pass. The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With...

Labour on track to come THIRD in Scottish and Welsh elections next month as Keir Starmer plunges deeper into crisis

Labour on track to come THIRD in Scottish and Welsh elections next month as Keir Starmer plunges deeper into crisisBy GREG HEFFER, POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT Published: 10:49, 20 April 2026 | Updated: 10:52, 20 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Threats in Eurasia Increasing Significantly, Require Additional Efforts From CSTO - Lavrov

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The threats in Eurasia are increasing significantly and this requires additional efforts from the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Monday.

7.5-magnitude earthquake hits Japan. What's happening below the surface?

magnitude earthquake hits Japan Whats happening below the surface

Bulgaria’s Kremlin-friendly ex-president wins election in landslide result that could ​bring shift in foreign policy

NewsWorldEuropeBulgaria’s Kremlin-friendly ex-president wins election in landslide result that could ​bring shift in foreign policyThe performance, exceeding ⁠opinion poll forecasts, is one of the strongest results for a single party in a generation Edward McAllister Monday 20 April 2026 10:30 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark...

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Pawan Khera seeks pre-arrest bail in case filed by Himanta Sarma's wife

Pawan Khera seeks prearrest bail in case filed by Himanta Sarmas wife

Vijay blesses newlyweds with gift during political rally. Watch the Video

Vijay blesses newlyweds with gift during political rally Watch the Video

US security agency 'found' using Pentagon 'blacklisted company' Anthropic’s Mythos

The NSA is reportedly using Anthropic's controversial AI model, Mythos Preview, despite the Department of War previously labeling the company a national security risk. This comes after a legal battle where a judge halted the ban on Anthropic's technology. Anthropic itself has opted not to release Mythos publicly due to fears of its potential misuse in destabilizing cybersecurity.

Russian Army Launches Retaliatory Strike on Ukraine Military-Industrial Targets - MoD

The Russia Army carried out a retaliatory group strike on facilities of Ukraine’s defense-industrial complex, as well as transport and airfield infrastructure used in the interests of the Ukrainian Armed Forces, according to the Russian Defence Ministry.

‘We wasted a lot of lives’: CIA spymaster’s caution over past Iran intervention resurfaces from beyond the grave

A documentary about Peter Sichel – the ‘Jewish James Bond’ who died in 2025 – includes striking mea culpas about the cost and efficacy of US involvement in the Middle EastIn New York social circles, he was known as the “Jewish James Bond”: a refugee from Nazi Germany whose gratitude to his American hosts was such that he volunteered to join the US army and became the CIA’s first station chief in Berlin as a mere twentysomething, filing early warnings about Soviet activity that have been credited...

Japan warship’s Taiwan Strait voyage reignites China tensions

China issued a “strong protest” after a Japanese destroyer, travelling to military exercises in the Philippines, passed through the Taiwan Strait on the anniversary of an 1895 treaty ceding the island to Japan. Friday’s voyage was a “deliberate provocation”, said Guo Jiakun, a spokesman for China’s foreign ministry. The 14-hour passage by the JS Ikazuchi “once again exposes the dangerous plot of some people in Japan to intervene militarily in the Taiwan Strait and undermine peace and stability.....

Major UK law change on May 1 2026 means tenants 'can't be locked in or evicted without reason'

Major UK law change on May 1 2026 means tenants 'can't be locked in or evicted without reason'The Renters' Rights Act takes effect from May 1 2026, banning no-fault evictions and introducing new rules on rent increases, notice periods and tenant selectionCommentsMoneySteven Smith Content Editor10:19, 20 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesSeveral key things will change(Image: Anadolu, Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)Landlords are being put on notice about sweeping changes arriving next mont...

'From chips to ships': PM Modi hails India-South Kora ties; signs several MoUs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, highlighting the deepening India-South Korea ties. Both leaders expressed commitment to transforming their trusted partnership into a futuristic one, aiming to boost bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030 and enhance cooperation across various sectors, including strategic industries and the Indo-Pacific region.