KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait International Airport partially reopened this week following a two-month closure triggered by regional conflicts, marking a significant step toward restoring normal air travel in the Gulf nation as limited commercial flights resumed from Terminals 4 and 5 starting late April. The phased reopening brings relief to travelers and businesses after airspace suspension that disrupted thousands of journeys amid heightened security concerns.
Anthony Will
May 02, 2026
NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, citing his Indian heritage, called for the return of the legendary Koh-i-Noor diamond to India just hours before meeting King Charles III at a solemn ceremony honoring victims of the September 11 attacks, reigniting a long-standing international dispute over one of the world's most famous gemstones.
Anthony Will
May 01, 2026
LOS ANGELES — Conservative commentator and influencer Erika Kirk posted a heartfelt message from her husband on Instagram Friday, urging Americans to maintain human connections across political divides as national tensions remain high following a contentious election cycle and ongoing cultural debates.
Anthony Will
May 01, 2026
NEW YORK — May Day, observed worldwide on May 1 as International Workers' Day, stands as a powerful reminder of the labor movement's historic struggles and ongoing fight for workers' rights, drawing millions to rallies, marches and cultural events even as economic pressures and geopolitical tensions shape its 2026 observances.
Anthony Will
May 01, 2026
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday lauded retired Navy Commander Kirk Lippold for his "smart and insightful" comments on Iran during a Fox News interview with Jesse Watters, continuing his administration's hardline stance on the ongoing Middle East crisis that has disrupted global oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
Anthony Will
May 01, 2026
NEW YORK — World oil prices climbed sharply on Friday as the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continued to threaten global supply, with Brent crude hovering near $111 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate trading around $105 amid heightened geopolitical tensions.
Tony Jackson
May 01, 2026
WASHINGTON — Vice President JD Vance on Thursday celebrated the federal government's decision to defer an additional $91 million in Medicaid funding to Minnesota, framing the move as a key victory in the Trump administration's "War on Fraud" and building on earlier withholdings totaling more than $250 million earlier this year.
Anthony Will
May 01, 2026
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Nearly two months into the 2026 Iran conflict, the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed to most commercial traffic as a US naval blockade clashes with Iranian threats, driving oil prices above $120 per barrel and stranding thousands of seafarers while threatening global energy security.
Tony Jackson
May 01, 2026
ARLINGTON, Va. — A ceremonial visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla to Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday was overshadowed by a notable protocol error when the United Kingdom's Union Jack was carried upside down by a U.S. service member during the solemn wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Anthony Will
May 01, 2026
BURLEIGH HEADS, Australia — Queensland Police declared a crime scene and seized items from a luxury beachfront apartment owned by prominent weight-loss surgeon Dr. Vahid Reza Adib on Thursday, thrusting the long-term partner of former Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk into the spotlight of an active investigation.
Anthony Will
May 01, 2026
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Former President Donald Trump unleashed a fiery accusation on Truth Social Wednesday, claiming that former FBI Director James Comey used "86" — a mob term for "kill him" — in a veiled threat against him, interpreting the phrase "86 47" as a coded call to assassinate the sitting or former president.
Anthony Will
Apr 30, 2026
DUBAI — The Strait of Hormuz, the world's most critical oil chokepoint, continued operating under severe restrictions on Thursday, April 30, 2026, with daily transits hovering at just 5-8% of normal levels as the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports and Iranian countermeasures keep commercial shipping at a near-standstill more than two months into the regional conflict.
Anthony Will
Apr 30, 2026
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump sharply criticized Iran on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, posting on Truth Social that the country "can't get their act together" and warning Tehran to "get smart soon" on signing a non-nuclear deal, as tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt global oil markets and shipping routes.
Anthony Will
Apr 30, 2026
DUBAI — The Strait of Hormuz, the critical chokepoint for global oil and gas shipments, continued operating under severe restrictions on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, with maritime traffic at just 5% of normal levels as the ongoing Iran conflict and U.S.-led blockade limited commercial transits to a handful of vessels daily.
Tony Jackson
Apr 30, 2026
WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department will issue a limited number of commemorative passports featuring President Donald Trump's portrait on the inside cover as part of nationwide celebrations marking America's 250th anniversary of independence this summer.
Anthony Will
Apr 29, 2026
LONDON — Kate Middleton is reportedly deeply concerned about Prince William's mental health as rumors swirl about a potential reconciliation with Prince Harry, according to multiple sources close to the royal family. The Princess of Wales is said to be "worried sick" that any return of the Sussexes to royal duties could reopen old wounds and place additional strain on her husband during an already challenging period.
Anthony Will
Apr 29, 2026
PHOENIX — A federal judge on Tuesday dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuit seeking Arizona's full, unredacted voter registration database, delivering another significant legal defeat to the Justice Department's nationwide effort to obtain detailed voter information from states ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Anthony Will
Apr 29, 2026
WASHINGTON — A simple handshake between King Charles III and U.S. President Donald Trump has exploded into a viral sensation, with social media users declaring the British monarch the clear winner in what many are calling a subtle but unmistakable power struggle during their formal meeting at the White House.
Anthony Will
Apr 29, 2026
KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait International Airport is operating on a limited basis today, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, with Terminals 4 and 5 handling restricted commercial flights as part of a carefully managed phased reopening following nearly two months of closure due to regional conflict and security concerns.
Joe Green
Apr 29, 2026
On 18 April, Australia finalised its acquisition of 11 Mogami-class frigates from Japan in a $10 billion deal which Defence Minister Richard Marles called fundamental for the Royal Australian Navy.
Dr. Matthew Pajares-Yngson, Filipino Dominican diplomat and a Caribbean Asean Council envoy.
Apr 29, 2026
DUBAI — The United Arab Emirates announced Tuesday it will leave both OPEC and the broader OPEC+ alliance effective May 1, delivering a major blow to the oil producers' group and its de facto leader Saudi Arabia amid the ongoing Iran conflict that has severely disrupted Gulf energy exports.
Anthony Will
Apr 29, 2026
KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait International Airport (KWI) is operating on a limited basis today, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, with Terminals 4 and 5 handling restricted commercial flights following a phased reopening after nearly two months of closure due to regional conflict and security concerns stemming from the Iran crisis.
Anthony Will
Apr 28, 2026
MELBOURNE — Victorian motorists will receive up to $186 back on their car registration fees as the state government rolls out a 20 per cent rebate in its latest cost-of-living relief measure, announced as part of the 2026-27 state budget to ease pressure from rising fuel prices and broader economic strains.
Anthony Will
Apr 28, 2026
WASHINGTON — King Charles III delivered a rare address to a joint session of the U.S. Congress on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, calling for renewed "reconciliation and renewal" in the transatlantic alliance as the United States and Britain navigate sharp differences over the ongoing conflict in Iran and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Anthony Will
Apr 28, 2026
DUBAI — A $500 million Russian superyacht linked to sanctioned billionaire Alexey Mordashov, a close ally of President Vladimir Putin, successfully transited the heavily restricted Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, becoming one of the few private vessels to navigate the critical waterway amid an ongoing U.S.-Iran blockade that has crippled global oil shipping.
Tony Jackson
Apr 28, 2026
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump escalated his push for sweeping election reforms Monday night, declaring U.S. elections "rigged, stolen, and a laughingstock all over the world" in a Truth Social post that urged Republicans to pass the SAVE America Act.
Anthony Will
Apr 28, 2026
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump formally welcomed King Charles III and Queen Camilla of the United Kingdom to the White House on Monday, April 27, 2026, in a ceremonial arrival at the South Portico that blended traditional pomp with the distinctive personal style of the Trump administration.
Anthony Will
Apr 28, 2026
CAIRO — Iran has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping in exchange for the United States lifting its naval blockade and agreeing to a permanent end to the ongoing conflict, two regional officials with knowledge of the diplomatic offer said Monday, marking a potential breakthrough in one of the most dangerous maritime standoffs in recent memory.
Tony Jackson
Apr 28, 2026
CAIRO — Iran has proposed ending its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for the United States lifting its naval blockade and agreeing to a permanent end to the ongoing war, two regional officials with knowledge of the offer said Monday, as Tehran's foreign minister visited Moscow amid stalled peace efforts.
Tony Jackson
Apr 28, 2026
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration launched a major refund program Monday for businesses that paid more than $166 billion in tariffs ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court, opening an online portal that allows importers and customs brokers to begin claiming reimbursements plus interest.
Anthony Will
Apr 27, 2026
