Iran starts to formalize its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz with a ‘toll booth’ regime - AP News

Iran starts to formalize its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz with a ‘toll booth’ regime  AP News

Beyond oil: The crucial exports blocked by Hormuz closure

The price of a wide range of goods - from food, to smartphones, to medicines - could be affected by the US-Israel war with Iran.

Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Thursday

For a second time, President Trump extended the deadline for Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

By Eve Sampson

Oil price volatile as traders assess trajectory of Iran talks

Donald Trump delays possible attack on Iranian regime’s energy plants until April 6 after bruising day on Wall Street

Trump says he'll sign order to pay TSA agents as Congress struggles to reach funding deal

It's an extraordinary move that came as senators were reviewing a "last and final" offer to end the funding impasse that has jammed airports and disrupted travel, just as TSA workers faced another missed paycheck Friday.

By The Associated Press

Trump praises San Francisco mayor for 'trying very hard' to improve city after moderates took over leadership

President Donald Trump says San Francisco has tremendous potential and claims federal tools could solve the city's crime problems faster than local leadership can.

Iran war live: Trump delays attacks on Iranian energy sector by 10 days

Iranian missiles, drones target Kuwait, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Jordan as Trump says Iran has 'chance to make a deal'.

Trump’s signature will soon appear on US dollar bills, a first for a sitting president - CNN

Trump’s signature will soon appear on US dollar bills, a first for a sitting president  CNN

Trump threatens to ‘unleash hell’ — as it happened - The Times

Trump threatens to ‘unleash hell’ — as it happened  The Times

What ancient Chinese wisdom can offer a divided world – and the US

Amid uncertainty over the timing of a summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump, the world is watching closely to see where the two largest economies are leading us. At a time of cascading crises like wars, regional tensions and economic uncertainty, the relationship between Washington and Beijing has become one of the most important variables for global stability. And yet, for all the analysis of military budgets, trade deficits and geopolitical competition, o...

By Wei Wei

Trump to order immediate pay for TSA as 41-day shutdown continues

President Donald Trump said Thursday he would order the immediate payment of TSA agents as Congress struggles to end a 41-day funding shutdown that has snarled airports, left workers unpaid and forced officials to consider emergency measures, including shifting money or invoking a national emergency.

By FRANCE 24

Trump says he will sign an executive order to have the Department of Homeland Security pay TSA workers

ATL President Donald Trump says he plans to sign an order to pay TSA workers amid a DHS shutdown deadlock. TSA agents face another missed paycheck, causing travel chaos and extended wait times at airports. It is unclear whether Trump has the power to allocate the budget without congressional approval. President Donald Trump said that he will sign an order "instructing the Secretary of Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullin, to immediately pay our TSA Agents." Trump made the announcement on Tru...

Trump claimed Biden’s secretary of state supported his attacks on Iran. Antony Blinken says that didn’t happen

‘I've heard that today Blinken made a statement that he should have done it. Thanks a lot Blinken, I appreciate it,’ Trump said Wednesday night

By Rachel Dobkin

Hours-long security lines at U.S. airports have some passengers seeking alternate travel arrangements

A severe shortage of TSA agents due to the partial U.S. government shutdown has caused wait times of more than four hours to get through security in some cases

By Bloomberg News

'Talks going very well': Trump pauses strikes on Iran energy infra for 10 more days

President Trump has extended the deadline for potential strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure by ten days to April 6, 2026, citing a request from Tehran and positive negotiation progress. This move follows multiple extensions of an ultimatum regarding the Strait of Hormuz, with US envoy Steve Witkoff indicating strong signs of Iranian openness to talks.

By TOI WORLD DESK

Iran US war news LIVE: Trump extends deadline, no attack on Iran energy sector till April 6

Iran US war news LIVE: This marks a switch from Trump’s earlier warning that the US would launch attacks on Iran’s energy plants if Strait of Hormuz remained closed. Iran threatened to retaliate against regional infrastructure.

Trump signature to appear on US currency, ending 165-year tradition

Trump orders government to pay airport security workers

Nearly 500 airport security officers ​have quit since the start of a partial government shutdown in February.

Trump extends pause on Iran energy strikes by 10 days to 8 p.m. April 6

US President Donald Trump said Thursday that he will extend his pause on US military strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure by 10 days to 8 p.m. on April 6 at the request of the Islamic Republic. On Monday, Trump ordered the postponement of the military strikes for five days until Friday, after he threatened on Saturday to "obliterate" Iran's power plants if Tehran does not fully open the crucial Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. "As per Iranian Government request, please let this statement ser

By The Korea Herald

Trump Rants On Fox Against Jimmy Kimmel’s Derision Of “Country Smart” Markwayne Mullin: “He’s Got No Talent”

Donald Trump’s effort today to praise his new Homeland Security Secretary and defend him from mocking by Jimmy Kimmel kind of backfired. “I never heard low-level MMA,” the former Apprentice host said of the former Senator from Oklahoma on Thursday on Fox News’ The Five. On Jimmy Kimmel Live! on March 25, the host had taken […]

By Dominic Patten

Trump's Signature To Appear Paper Currency In 1st For Sitting President

The US Treasury Department plans to put President Donald Trump's signature on all new US paper currency, the agency announced on Thursday.

Oil prices fall as Trump pauses attacks on Iranian energy plants

From beer to cosmetics, Asia feels full force of war-fueled energy crisis

For many, it is already crunch time

By Reuters

142,000 barrels: First state-procured diesel arrives in Luzon

Philippines receives first government-procured diesel shipment to boost fuel supply.

Trump To Sign Order To Pay TSA Agents

Trump To Sign Order To Pay TSA Agents Authored by Jacki Thrapp via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), President Donald Trump plans to sign an order that will pay Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents who have not received a check since the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) entered a partial shutdown in mid-February. “I am going to sign an Order instructing the Secretary of Homeland Security, Markwayne Mullin, to immediately pay our TSA Agents in order to addre...

By Tyler Durden

Türkiye's economic resilience test: Duration, scope and new balances

The war between the U.S., Israel and Iran launched on Feb. 28, 2026, created a systemic risk area. As the first month of the war approached at the end of March, the clearest messag...

Philippines declares ‘national energy emergency’ - The Daily Star

Philippines declares ‘national energy emergency’  The Daily Star

GCC welcomes UN Human Rights Council resolution condemning Iran attacks - Kuwait Times

GCC welcomes UN Human Rights Council resolution condemning Iran attacks  Kuwait Times