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محمدباقر قالیباف: آمریکا محاصره را رها نکند، تردد در تنگه هرمز محدود میشود
محمدباقر قالیباف، رییس مجلس شورای اسلامی، گفت که «تنگه هرمز در کنترل جمهوری اسلامی است». او افزود که اگر امروز ترددی در تنگه انجام میشود «کنترل در دست ماست» و هشدار داد در صورت ادامه «محاصره» از سوی آمریکا، تردد در تنگه هرمز «محدود خواهد شد» و این تصمیم را «ناشیانه» دانست.
Pope Leo says ‘not in my interest at all’ to debate Trump after president’s Truth Social meltdown at pontiff over Iran remarks
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsPope Leo says ‘not in my interest at all’ to debate Trump after president’s Truth Social meltdown at pontiff over Iran remarks‘And yet as it happens, it was looked at as if I was trying to debate again the president, which is not in my interest at all,’ Leo said SaturdayGraig Graziosi in Washington, D.C. Saturday 18 April 2026 20:30 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":...
DOJ won’t contribute to France’s probe of Musk’s X: Report
The Justice Department (DOJ) has informed French authorities that it will not contribute to an investigation into billionaire Elon Musk’s social media platform X, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal. The Journal reported that the DOJ’s Office of International Affairs accused authorities of attempting to use the criminal legal system in France…
German Visa Process 2026 for Pakistanis
Must ReadPakistanGerman Visa Process 2026 for PakistanisBy Web Desk-Apr 19, 2026ISLAMABAD: A large number of people in Pakistan are eager to seek employment opportunities abroad. However, applying for jobs in a foreign country requires following specific rules and procedures. Germany, in particular, offers vast job opportunities for Pakistanis, but it is essential to understand their organized hiring system for foreigners before applying. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to navigate the rule...
All construction of Trump's White House ballroom can resume, appeals court says
All construction of Trump's White House ballroom can resume, appeals court says18 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAna FaguyWashingtonGetty ImagesDemolition of the White House East Wing began in OctoberConstruction of the underground and above ground portions of President Donald Trump's White House ballroom project will be allowed to continue, a US appeals court said. The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia granted an administrative stay after the Trump admini...
Iran tightens control of Strait of Hormuz, Trump warns against ‘blackmail’
InternationalIran tightens control of Strait of Hormuz, Trump warns against 'blackmail'By Reuters -Apr 19, 2026Iran said it was tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, warning mariners the vital energy route was again closed, but President Donald Trump said Tehran could not blackmail the United States by shutting the waterway. Tehran said it was responding to a continued US blockade of Iranian ports, calling it a violation of their ceasefire, while Supreme Leader Moj...
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz until US naval blockade fully lifted — IRGC
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps called on shipowners to adhere exclusively to the recommendations of the Iranian side
Mexico arrests suspected Hungarian drug trafficker amid crime crackdown
Fugitive Janos Balla, 48, was arrested in Quintana Roo as President Claudia Sheinbaum seeks to increase cartel arrests.
Iran’s closure of Hormuz forced US, Israel to accept Lebanon ceasefire: Hezbollah chief
Secretary-General of Hezbollah Sheikh Naim Qassem thanked Iran for its support in the face of Israeli aggression and said the closure of the Strait of Hormuz forced the United States and Israel to agree to a ceasefire in Lebanon.
California Republican slams state's handling of hospice fraud as she looks to flip blue seat
As allegations of hospice fraud mount in California, Republican congressional candidate Jenny Rae Le Roux is calling out state leaders, accusing them of failing to act as oversight gaps allowed the issue to escalate."Every dollar was dispersed from the State of California to these actual practice centers, and every bit of oversight that was lacking — which was 100% of it — it falls onto the State of California. So even though the federal government has had to step in and do Gavin Newsom's job fo...
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz If US Continues Its Naval Blockade - IRGC
TEHRAN (Sputnik) - Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz from Saturday evening until the United States completely lifts its naval blockade, the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy Command said on Saturday.
12 countries, including Pakistan, condemn Israel’s move to appoint envoy to Somaliland
Twelve countries, including Pakistan, on Saturday expressed “their strongest condemnation” at Israel’s announcement of appointing a diplomatic representative to Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland, according to a joint statement shared by the Foreign Office (FO). The statement was issued by the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Somalia, Sudan, Libya, Bangladesh, Algeria, Palestine, Türkiye, Indonesia, Pakistan and Kuwait. Israel appoin...
Megyn Kelly blasts Trump, Hegseth over religious rhetoric: ‘Just don’t lie’
Conservative commentator Megyn Kelly slammed President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over their recent controversial comments about religion.  The president received flak from some of his political base after he posted an AI-generated image of what appeared to be him as Jesus Christ on social media. He later took down the controversial image, claiming…
No hazardous substances found in search of Kensington Gardens after claims of Israeli embassy drone attack
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Rubio targets Nicaraguan official over alleged torture tied to 'brutal' Ortega regime
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Saturday that the Trump administration is sanctioning a senior Nicaraguan official over alleged human rights violations.Rubio said the U.S. is designating Vice Minister of the Interior Luis Roberto Cañas Novoa for his role in "gross violations of human rights" under the government of President Daniel Ortega and Vice President Rosario Murillo, marking what he said was the latest effort to hold the regime accountable."The Trump administration continues to h...
Tories warn British children 'will be brainwashed by Brussels' because of Labour's decision to rejoin EU's student exchange scheme
Tories warn British children 'will be brainwashed by Brussels' because of Labour's decision to rejoin EU's student exchange schemeGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE By GABRIEL MILLARD-CLOTHIER, POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 19:51, 18 April 2026 | Updated: 19:51, 18 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Starmer would have blocked Mandelson role over vetting failure, says Lammy
Exclusive: deputy prime minister says it is ‘inexplicable’ top civil servant kept Downing Street in darkKeir Starmer would have blocked Peter Mandelson from serving as the UK’s ambassador to Washington had he known he failed security vetting, David Lammy has said, as he attempted to shore up the prime minister amid damaging fallout from the row.In his first public comments on the vetting affair, Lammy said it was “inexplicable” that Oliver Robbins, the former top civil servant who was forced out...
Concerns mount over FBI Director Kash Patel’s conduct, availability; he hits back at report
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SNP run like a 'ruthless crime gang' says Russell Findlay
SNP run like a 'ruthless crime gang' says Russell FindlayClick here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sport By HANNAH RODGER, CHIEF REPORTER FOR THE SCOTTISH MAIL ON SUNDAY Published: 19:37, 18 April 2026 | Updated: 19:37, 18 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Civil servants prohibited from taking part in political affairs in Pakistan
Pakistan Civil servants prohibited from taking part in political affairs in PakistanBy Web Desk-Apr 18, 2026ISLAMABAD: The federal government of Pakistan has introduced new regulations governing the conduct of civil servants, placing significant restrictions on their social media use and political activities. The new regulations, titled the ‘Civil Servants Conduct Rules 2026’, have been formally notified by the Establishment Division following approval from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. It repl...