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The secret behind Trump's rising star Cabinet secretary's popularity rating

The secret behind Trump’s rising star Cabinet secretary's popularity ratingIntroducing DC Insider - your guide to what's rocking Washington, rattling the White House and setting tongues wagging on Capitol Hill. Sign up HERE. By JON MICHAEL RAASCH, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 12:41, 18 April 2026 | Updated: 12:41, 18 April 2026 e-mail View comments

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Britain is turning into a Zionist police state to protect Israel

The UK is pulling out all the stops to persecute a pro-Palestine activist group, including blanket gag orders and courtroom deception Imagine you know about a brutal gang of serial killers openly committing one sadistic crime after the other. Imagine you recognize your obvious moral obligation to do something to stop or at least impede these crimes as best you can, but your country’s morally perverse and politically corrupt authorities are in cahoots with the murderers, so you...

US blockade of Iran needs to end before the Strait of Hormuz is fully reope

Michael Shoebridge says US may be forced to end blockade of Iran to see the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Bengal elections: AI, body cams and 100-metre 'Lakshman Rekha' to guard booths

Bengal elections AI body cams and metre Lakshman Rekha to guard booths

Appeals court allows all White House ballroom construction to resume

Politics Appeals court allows all White House ballroom construction to resume By Kerry Breen, Kerry Breen News Editor Kerry Breen is a news editor at CBSNews.com. A graduate of New York University's Arthur L. Carter School of Journalism, she previously worked at NBC News' TODAY Digital. She covers current events, breaking news and issues including substance use. Read Full Bio Kerry Breen, Jacob Rosen Jacob Rosen Justice Department Reporter Jake Rosen is a reporter covering the Department of Just...

Bengal Assembly polls: 88.7% of sitting MLAs contesting 1st phase saw assets surge in last 5 years, BJP candidate tops list with 61655% jump

9 candidates reported a decrease in assets of up to 50 per cent, while three candidates saw their assets fall by more than 50 per cent.

Nigel Farage criticised after refusing to rule out Tory election deal

Nigel Farage criticised after refusing to rule out Tory election dealThe Reform UK leader Nigel Farage was accused of plotting to join forces with the people who 'broke Britain' after refusing to rule out a deal with the ConservativesCommentsNewsAlexander Brown Assistant Political Editor12:28, 18 Apr 2026Updated 12:32, 18 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesNigel Farage refused to rule out a deal with the Tories(Image: Getty Images)Nigel Farage has been ridiculed after refusing to rule out a deal wit...

Turkey says Israel using security as a pretext to acquire ‘more land’

InternationalMust ReadTurkey says Israel using security as a pretext to acquire 'more land'By AFP -Apr 18, 2026ANTALYA, Turkey: Turkey’s top diplomat on Saturday accused Israel of creating an international “illusion” and using security concerns as a pretext to seize “more land,” in the latest flare‑up in escalating tensions. Israel and Turkey have been trading near‑daily diplomatic barbs over a range of regional conflicts, from Israel’s war in Gaza to rising tensions linked to Iran. “I...

2 merchant vessels report gunfire while crossing Hormuz as Iran tightens controls

merchant vessels report gunfire while crossing Hormuz as Iran tightens controls

Bushra Bibi moves IHC for urgent decision on bail plea, sentence suspension in £190m case citing medical concerns

Bushra Bibi, wife of incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan, filed an additional application in the Islamabad High Court on Saturday seeking an early decision on her pending plea for suspension of sentence and release on bail in the £190 million case. Bushra Bibi was moved back to Adiala jail on Friday after a crucial eye surgery in Rawalpindi, as concerns over her health continue to ripple through political circles. According to jail officials, ophthalmologis...

Pakistan reduces jet fuel, light diesel prices

Must ReadPakistanPakistan reduces jet fuel, light diesel pricesBy Web Desk-Apr 18, 2026ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday reduced the prices of jet fuel and light diesel oil following a decline in global crude oil prices after Iran announced the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. According to official notifications, the price of light diesel oil has been reduced by Rs70.04 per litre, bringing the new rate down to Rs299.32 per litre. Similarly, jet fuel prices have been cut by Rs23.59 per litre...

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Iranian Supreme Leader mocks 'arrogant and humiliated' US in fiery new threat

Iranian Supreme Leader mocks 'arrogant and humiliated' US in fiery new threatIranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued a new statement and mocked the United States, saying its 'weakness and humiliation' has been exposed to the worldCommentsNewsEthan Blackshaw Deputy Publishing Lead12:10, 18 Apr 2026Updated 12:23, 18 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesIranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei(Image: NurPhoto via Getty Images)Iran's Supreme Leader has taken aim at Donald Trump an...

The Latest: Iran says it has closed Hormuz again over US blockade

NewsWorldAmericasThe Latest: Iran says it has closed Hormuz again over US blockadeIran has reversed course on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, warning that it would continue to block transit as long as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remained in effectThe Associated Press Saturday 18 April 2026 12:10 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove boo...

Iran reviews proposals as Trump says 'very good talks going on'

Iran said on Saturday that it was reviewing proposals from the United States as President Donald Trump said that "very good" conversations were ongoing between the two countries amid a temporary ceasefire in their hostilities. Iran's Press TV issued a statement on X from the Secretariat of the Supreme National Security Council that Iran was reviewing proposals from the US that were delivered by Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of the Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir...

BROADCAST BIAS: Major media ignored Swalwell scandal until Democrats wanted him gone

The natural instincts at the broadcast network news divisions are to play up Republican scandals and controversies and bury troubling stories about Democrats. So, it’s interesting when they pick up a Democrat scandal, drive a Democrat out of office, and then drop the story like a hot potato.This is what happened with Rep. Eric Swalwell, who recently was the leading Democrat in California’s "jungle primary" for governor. On Friday night, April 10, CNN broke the story that four women accused him o...

Sen John Fetterman pledges to be 'last man standing' in the Democratic Party in support of Israel

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., said Friday he is prepared to stand alone within his party in support of Israel during an appearance on "The Ingraham Angle."The Pennsylvania Democrat’s staunch loyalty to Israel is a main point of contention between him and some of his Democratic colleagues, who are concerned with Israel’s military campaign against Palestine and call for stronger support of Palestinians."As Democrats continue to abandon Israel, I'll be the last man standing if that's what's necessary...

What each party is promising in the Westminster council election

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Hungary’s incoming PM seeks Polish help to renew EU relations

Péter Magyar hopes building stronger relations with Poland will help restore ties with bloc after Orbán’s ruleThe Hungarian election winner, Péter Magyar, is eyeing a special relationship with Poland’s prime minister, Donald Tusk to draw on the neighbouring country’s experience of repairing relations with the EU after years of illiberal rule.Since 1989, the two countries have seemingly shared parallels in their paths. Now the two centre-right, pro-European leaders preside over the tricky task of...