Posts by Amelia Frost
Strait Of Hormuz: Expert Claims US Blockade Violates Laws Of Naval Warfare
The United States’ naval pressure campaign in the Strait of Hormuz amounts to a ‘clearly unlawful’ blockade that breaches the laws of naval warfare, while Iran’s contested controls over shipping lanes remain at least arguably legal, according to one expert analysis of the crisis unfolding in the narrow waterway between the Gulf and the Arabian…
Read MoreNYPD Officer on Horseback Gallops Through Manhattan To Catch Alleged Purse Snatcher in Dramatic Bodycam Chase
An NYPD mounted officer and his horse galloped through the streets of Manhattan’s Upper West Side on Wednesday to catch a suspected purse snatcher, and the entire pursuit was captured on bodycam video. The incident unfolded around 11:06 a.m. on Apr. 15 near West 72nd Street and Columbus Avenue. Officer Kyle McLaughlin was patrolling the…
Read MoreKing Charles Accused of ‘Cover-Up’ After Granting Honour to Key Witness in Ex-Prince Andrew Case
King Charles has been accused of orchestrating a ‘cover-up’ at the heart of the monarchy after granting a royal honour to Charlotte Manley, a key witness in the criminal investigation into Prince Andrew‘s links to Jeffrey Epstein, during a ceremony at Windsor Castle earlier this year. The controversy erupted after it emerged that Manley, 68,…
Read MoreVideo: Why Your Paycheck Feels Smaller
new video loaded: Why Your Paycheck Feels Smaller Ben Casselman, our chief economics correspondent, explains why wages are not keeping up with inflation and what that means for American workers and the economy. By Ben Casselman, Nour Idriss, Sutton Raphael and Stephanie Swart April 18, 2026 Source link
Read MoreTrump Reacts To Iran’s Renewed Closure Of Strait Of Hormuz: ‘They Can’t Blackmail Us’
President Donald Trump reacted on Saturday to Iran’s announcement that it again closed the Strait of Hormuz over alleged violations of the ceasefire by the U.S. Speaking to Press, Trump said Iran “got a little cute.” “They can’t blackmail us,” he added, according to Axios journalist Barak Ravid. Trump noted that parties are still talking…
Read MoreIran Again Closes Strait Of Hormuz, Accuses U.S. Of Violating Ceasefire Conditions
Iran said it again closed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, accusing the United States of violating the ceasefire by continuing its own blockade of the key waterway. Semi-official state news agency Fars quoted an official saying that the U.S. continues to “engage in banditry and maritime piracy.” “As long as the United States does…
Read MoreNASA Plans Lunar Nuclear Reactors To Power Long-Term Moon Missions: Report
NASA is accelerating development of compact nuclear reactors designed to operate on the Moon, aiming to solve one of the most persistent barriers to long-term lunar exploration: reliable energy during the two-week lunar night. The initiative, detailed in a recent report by Wired on NASA’s surface power strategy and outlined in a broader review of…
Read MoreTrump Reportedly Wants Research Into Using Psychedelic Drug To Treat Veterans With PTSD
President Trump is planning to sign an executive order to research the use of a psychedelic drug in the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a new report. CBS News detailed that the order is in the works and would have the government look into and research the viability of using the drug…
Read MoreStocks Hit New Record On Hopes War In Iran Will Be Over
Stocks reached a new record on Friday, extending gains on hopes the war in Iran will be over and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Concretely, the S&P 500 climbed by 1.2%, reaching an all-time high and closing a third straight week of gains, the longest since October. The Dow Jones soared by 868…
Read MoreTrump Says Iran Has Agreed To Stop Backing Regional Proxies Like Hamas And Hezbollah
President Donald Trump said on Friday that Iran has agreed to end its support of regional proxies like Hamas and Hezbollah as part of a broader agreement to end the war, according to a new report. In an interview with CBS News, Trump also said Iran has “agreed to everything,” including giving up its enriched…
Read MoreChevron Scores Supreme Court Win in Louisiana Wetlands Case
Oil giant Chevron won a major Supreme Court victory on Friday that could end Louisiana‘s long-running effort to hold oil companies financially responsible for damage to its coast. In an 8-0 Ruling, the justices said the company had shown a sufficient connection between the conduct challenged in Louisiana’s lawsuit and the company’s wartime work for…
Read MoreU.S. to Reportedly Delay Weapons Deliveries to Europe as Iran War Strains Military Stockpiles
The United States has warned some European allies that previously contracted weapons deliveries may be delayed as the war with Iran continues to drain American stockpiles, according to a new report. Citing sources familiar with the matter, Reuters noted that U.S. officials had informed European counterparts that some arms sales under the Foreign Military Sales…
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