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US imposes new curbs against suppliers of weapons to Iran
The United States imposed new sanctions on Tuesday targeting 14 people and companies that help Iran obtain weapons as Tehran works to rebuild its ballistic missile inventories after US-Israeli attacks, the Treasury Department said. The targets, which also include aircraft, are based in Iran, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates and were cited for their involvement in procuring or transporting weapons or components on Iran's behalf, Treasury said in a statement. The new sanctions come as Was...
US navy arming warships with Patriot missiles
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract to integrate the Patriot missile, an Army missile interceptor, into the US Navy's Aegis combat system, a milestone the company said on Tuesday marks the first time the weapon will be fielded at sea. Reuters was first to report in October 2024 that the Navy was moving forward with plans to arm its vessels with Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) interceptors, driven by fears that China would deploy hypersonic weapo...
Democrat accused of corruption resigns from House
Democratic US Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned on Tuesday, minutes before a congressional committee was set to hold a hearing on her punishment for ethics violations. Her departure immediately expands Republicans' narrow majority to 217-213 with an independent who caucuses with Republicans and four vacancies. In a social media post announcing her resignation, Cherfilus-McCormick slammed the chamber's ethics review as a "witch hunt," calling it an unfair proc...
Peru election chief resigns as vote count drags on
The head of Peru's electoral authority, Piero Corvetto, resigned on Tuesday as pressure grows over the long-delayed results from the country's April 12 general election. Corvetto, who shared his resignation letter on X, had previously acknowledged logistical delays to the electoral process, but denied that any irregularities took place. In his letter, Corvetto said it was "necessary and unavoidable" for him to step down to ensure the presidential runoff, scheduled for June 7,...
UK’s elite soldier unit faces exodus over ‘lawfare’ fears — warning sign for US military?
Britain’s elite Special Air Service (SAS) is facing a growing exodus as soldiers resign over fears they could face years of legal scrutiny for actions taken on the battlefield, according to a report in The Telegraph.Several sources told the British newspaper that members of 22 SAS, the British Army’s most elite regiment, have applied for premature release amid anger over investigations into alleged war crimes in Afghanistan, Syria and Northern Ireland.The debate is not confined to Britain.Americ...
Sen. Tillis Calls for End to Powell Probe During Warsh Hearing
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis called on the Department of Justice to end its probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell for the Fed building cost overruns so he can support Kevin Warsh’s nomination. Tillis praised Warsh during the Senate hearing for Trump’s pick for Fed chair, saying, “I look forward to supporting your nomination, and I look forward to this investigation being taken down.” Tillis expanded on the Fed building's renovation costs, saying, “There were a variety of reasons why this...
US interdicts stateless sanctioned tanker sailing from Iran to China
U.S. forces conducted a boarding and interdiction operation overnight on a stateless sanctioned crude oil tanker in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) area of responsibility, the Department of War announced Tuesday.The operation saw U.S. forces board the M/T Tifani, a stateless crude oil tanker previously sanctioned by the U.S. State Department for facilitating the transfer of Iranian oil between ships.The military boarded the ship in INDOPACAM's area, which encompasses the entire Pacific...
Israeli military claims Hezbollah fired missiles at troops, launches retaliatory action
Israeli military claims Hezbollah fired missiles at troops launches retaliatory action
Jobless man poisons pet dog, dies by suicide in Bareilly; cousin cites debt pressure
A 30-year-old man and his pet dog were found dead in a locked house in Bareilly. Police suspect the man poisoned his dog before dying by suicide due to financial distress and personal heartbreak. The discovery was made after a relative alerted authorities when the man became unreachable.
How prophet of extreme Mormon cult who had 20 wives - some aged just 10 - is now spreading evil from prison, as woman who bravely exposed him reveals new threat Netflix doc missed and 'sister brides' still under his thrall
How prophet of extreme Mormon cult who had 20 wives - some aged just 10 - is now spreading evil from prison, as woman who bravely exposed him reveals new threat Netflix doc missed and 'sister brides' still under his thrallBy CLARA GASPAR, ASSOCIATE FEATURES EDITOR and TOM LEONARD, US CORRESPONDENT Published: 00:16, 21 April 2026 | Updated: 18:13, 21 April 2026 e-mail 27 shares
Tim Cook's Exit, Warsh Faces Congress | Open Interest 4/21/2026
Get a jump start on the US trading day with Matt Miller and Dani Burger on "Bloomberg Open Interest." Apple’s era shifts as Tim Cook steps down after 15 years, with John Ternus set to take over. And Kevin Warsh faces Capitol Hill in a high-stakes Fed showdown. We'll take you to Capitol Hill. Plus, UnitedHealth rebounds with higher premiums despite shrinking enrollment, and airlines juggle strong demand against rising costs—how long can travelers keep footing the bill. Bloomberg's Ike Swet...
Traffic alert: Delays expected in Dubai for AFC game
Dubai: Motorists in Dubai have been advised to expect traffic delays on Wednesday, April 22, as crowds gather for the AFC Champions League 2 match at Al Wasl Club.In a social media post, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said congestion is likely on several key roads surrounding the stadium and urged residents to plan their journeys in advance to ensure smoother travel.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The authority also confirmed that...
Najam Sethi explains what role Pakistan is playing in US-Iran peace talks
Najam Sethi explains what role Pakistan is playing in USIran peace talks
Sen Chris Murphy says he 'should give up on sarcasm' after backlash over one-word Iran blockade post
Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., remarked on Tuesday that he probably "should give up on sarcasm," following backlash over his one-word reaction to reports that ships linked to Iran had bypassed a U.S. naval blockade.On Monday, Murphy responded to an X post featuring a news article from Lloyd’s List. The report stated that at least 26 Iran-linked vessels had transited past the U.S. blockade, despite claims from Washington that it had successfully forced ships bound for the country to turn around. Mur...
Analysts praise Islamabad's balancing act
All eyes are on Islamabad as Pakistan prepares to host the second round of talks between Iran and the United States. The fragile ceasefire between the two sides is due to expire, leaving almost no room for failure. Both sides had signalled they would attend the much-anticipated negotiations, with US Vice President JD Vance and Iran's parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher-Ghalibaf expected to lead their delegations. Yet uncertainty hangs in the air as Iran has not yet formally confirmed its...
Pakistan condemns Al Aqsa storming
Pakistan on Tuesday strongly condemned the storming of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound and the raising of Israel's flag within its courtyard by illegal Israeli settlers, calling it a blatant violation of international law. Israeli occupiers had stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in occupied East Jerusalem on Tuesday, raising the Israeli flag during the incursion amid escalating tensions across the West Bank. The occupiers had forced their way into the site through the Mughrabi Gate, one of the...
Trump heeds CDF Munir, PM's truce call
US President Donald Trump on late Tuesday night announced an extension of the ongoing ceasefire with Iran, saying the decision was taken following a request from Pakistan's top leadership and to allow Tehran time to present a unified proposal for a permanent resolution to the conflict. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the truce, which was set to expire within hours, would remain in place until Iran submits a comprehensive plan and negotiations reach a definitive outcome. "Based o...
مولوی عبدالحمید با اشاره به مذاکرات: تندروها باید در برابر ویرانی وطن پاسخگو باشند
مولوی عبدالحمید در شبکه ایکس نوشت آسمان کشور در تسخیر دشمن است، زیرساختها در معرض نابودی قرار دارند و ابزار دفاع هوایی کافی وجود ندارد. او تاکید کرد تنها راه نجات توافقی عادلانه است و هشدار داد تندروها باید در برابر ویرانی وطن پاسخگو باشند.
No 10 had 'dismissive attitude' to Mandelson vetting, says sacked Foreign Office chief
No 10 had 'dismissive attitude' to Mandelson vetting, says ex-official19 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJoshua Nevett,Political reporterandJennifer McKiernan,Political reporterWatch key moments from sacked Foreign Office chief's testimonyFormer senior official Sir Olly Robbins has accused Downing Street of taking a "dismissive approach" to vetting during Lord Mandelson's appointment as the UK's ambassador to the US.Sir Olly was sacked as Foreign...
Unhinged president, meet nuclear arsenal: Are we in the nightmare scenario?
The American nuclear arsenal is on a virtual hair-trigger, ready to launch within minutes of warning of an attack or in retaliation for an attack. The trigger is the so-called “nuclear football,” a briefcase of attack plans and codes carried by a military officer who is never far from the president. Only the president can…