Friday, June 19, 2026

Washington

June 16, 2026

Strait of Hormuz: Transit ships may take weeks to resume, says Japanese expert 

The agreement between ​Washington and Tehran has not changed Mr Tamura’s view, the FT report said.

Strait of Hormuz
June 16, 2026

Iranian ships pass as U.S. lifts anti-Iran naval blockade

Five Iranian ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz as the United States lifted its naval blockade after a peace memorandum of understanding between Tehran and Washington.

Ships passing Strait of Hormuz
June 9, 2026

IMF scores Nigeria high on forex reserves, low on prosperity with 63% trapped in poverty; flags Tinubu’s off-budget spending

While the external shock to fuel and food prices will push up inflation in the short run, the disinflation path is projected to continue in the second half of the year.

International Monetary Fund (IMF) and President-elect Bola Tinubu
May 23, 2026

‘Love for America’ won’t let me attend my son’s wedding, says Trump

The wedding will be held this weekend on a small island in the Bahamas.

Donald Trump and Donald Trump Jr.
May 17, 2026

Lumen Field: Inside one of world’s loudest stadiums ready for 2026 FIFA World Cup matches

Belgium vs Egypt, Egypt vs Iran, Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar, and two knockout-phase matches are set to be played at Lumen Field.

Lumen Field
May 13, 2026

Trump plays down differences with Xi over Iran war

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday downplayed differences with Chinese President Xi Jinping over the war in Iran ahead of his trip to Beijing.

Trump with Xi
May 11, 2026
Cole Tomas Allen
May 4, 2026
WHITE HOUSE
April 28, 2026

Trump’s image to appear on U.S. passports for 250th independence anniversary 

“While the booklet will feature enhanced imagery, it will maintain the same security features,” he said. 

President Donald Trump
April 24, 2026

U.S.-Iran talks may resume in Pakistan: Sources

Washington and Tehran offered no immediate response to the report.

U.S. and Iranian flags.