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Donald Trump says US must be reimbursed for protecting Hormuz
Updated : Jul 14, 2026

‘Protecting a very rich portion of the world’: Trump wants to be reimbursed for guarding Hormuz

Strait of Hormuz: Iran's Revolutionary Guards said in a statement on Monday that the only way to restore regular shipping traffic through the strait was to end US military interventions in the waterway.

Lindsey Graham dead: Trump mourns, FBI assists probe, MAGA demands answers on Russia and Iran
Updated : Jul 13, 2026

'Trump whisperer' Lindsey Graham dies at 71: FBI involved as assassination conspiracy theories flood online

US Senator Lindsey Graham, a key ally of Donald Trump known for his tough stance on India’s purchase of Russian oil, has died suddenly at 71, sparking both grief and conspiracy theories online

US-Iran war pushes up the price of crude oil
Updated : Jul 13, 2026

US-Iran war: Oil prices rise amid intensified attacks, only 6 vessels pass through Hormuz on Sunday

US-Iran war: Shiptracking data from Kpler showed only six vessels passed through the strait on Sunday, the lowest in five weeks. 

Trump repeatedly used the Arabic word for God in his public remarks while also threatening to destroy Iran's civilisation
Updated : Jul 11, 2026

'1,000 missiles are locked, loaded': Trump's latest threat to Iran could hit fuel prices worldwide

The warning came as Strait of Hormuz traffic stayed low and Pakistan pushed to revive US-Iran talks.

Iran rejected the US claim that it had sought talks
Updated : Jul 11, 2026

'We made a mistake': Here's what Iran told US privately amid Strait of Hormuz crisis

The disclosure comes as the US ramps up pressure on Tehran to restore confidence in one of the world's most critical shipping lanes.

Donald Trump dismissed suggestions that any new threat had emerged.
Updated : Jul 11, 2026

'I've been on their list for a long time': Trump says Iran to face unprecedented bombing if he's assassinated

His latest remarks are in line with comments he made earlier this week, when he said he was Iran's "number one target" and defended his administration's military action against Tehran.

Shipping at Hormuz comes to a near halt, says report
Updated : Jul 10, 2026

Shipping at Hormuz nearly comes to a halt, Iran issues new warnings: Report

At least 13 oil tankers turned back towards the Persian Gulf on Saturday after Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the strait was open.

Meta said it has directed its contractor to fully cooperate with local authorities to prevent a repeat of the incident.
Updated : Jul 9, 2026

Meta's US data centre triggers rare bacteria scare: How dangerous is Cupriavidus gilardii?

Because infections are extremely uncommon, the bacterium has received relatively little public attention. However, medical experts consider it clinically significant due to its ability to cause severe infections in vulnerable patients and its resistance to several commonly used antibiotics. 

Donald Trump's latest gaffe sparks murmurs
Updated : Jul 9, 2026

From 'Islamic Republic of Japan' to 'Putin': Trump's latest mix-ups spark fresh buzz as Iran tensions rise

Donald Trump made two verbal slips while discussing Iran and speaking beside Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Ankara. The remarks came as he declared the US-Iran ceasefire over and triggered online scrutiny.

US President Donald Trump made the remarks in Ankara, Turkiye, on the sidelines of a NATO summit.
Updated : Jul 8, 2026

Trump warns of fresh strikes on Iran, revives threat to seize Kharg Island as ceasefire unravels

US President Donald Trump has warned of fresh military strikes against Iran and revived the possibility of taking control of Kharg Island after declaring the fragile ceasefire effectively over. The renewed escalation has heightened concerns over regional stability and disruptions to global oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.

US Navy-led JMIC raises transit threat level for shipping at Hormuz to 'severe'
Updated : Jul 8, 2026

Oil prices soar, Hormuz shipping risk raised to severe as US strikes Iran

US-Iran peace deal: The US military said the strikes were carried out in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

Updated : Jul 7, 2026

Iran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz; two vessels hit by missiles, says US

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency said early Tuesday that a tanker travelling south near Oman along the Strait of Hormuz coast was hit by an unknown projectile, causing a fire.

Micheal dell and Susan dell
Updated : Jul 6, 2026

Michael Dell is giving $250 each to 25 million American children—here’s who qualifies

Michael Dell said the idea is to help create a path to “the American dream", linking the accounts to education, home ownership, entrepreneurship and wealth building.

The origins of the July 4 fireworks tradition date back to 1777, just one year after the Declaration of Independence was adopted. 
Updated : Jul 4, 2026

America spends over $1 billion on July 4 fireworks: The story behind the dazzling spectacle 

The first official Independence Day fireworks display was held in Philadelphia, where residents celebrated the nation's first anniversary with fireworks, bonfires, music and public festivities. The event set the stage for what would become one of America's most recognisable holiday customs. 

Adams and Jefferson had helped shape the American Revolution and were among the principal architects of the country's founding, yet their relationship was anything but straightforward. 
Updated : Jul 4, 2026

July 4 coincidence: 3 US Presidents died on this day, including founding fathers John Adams & Thomas Jefferson

Adams and Jefferson worked closely during the Revolutionary War and both served on the committee that drafted the Declaration of Independence, with Jefferson writing the first draft and Adams helping steer it through debate. 

Another enduring myth is that all 56 delegates gathered on July 4 to sign the Declaration. Historical records show that this did not happen. 
Updated : Jul 4, 2026

US Independence Day fact check: July 4 wasn't the Day the Declaration was signed 

Contrary to popular belief, July 4, 1776, was neither the day the Declaration of Independence was signed by all its delegates nor the day the Continental Congress voted to break away from Britain. 

The holiday is also synonymous with one of the world's most famous eating competitions — the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island in New York.
Updated : Jul 4, 2026

Did you know? Americans eat 150 million hot dogs on July 4. Here's when it started

If placed end to end, those 150 million hot dogs would stretch from Washington DC, to Los Angeles more than five times — a visual that reflects just how deeply the food is woven into the nation's biggest summer holiday. 

Addressing a July 4 event at Mount Rushmore, US President Donald Trump defended his administration's military action against Iran.
Updated : Jul 4, 2026

'We gave them a week off': Trump takes swipe at Iran during July 4 speech

Iran began farewell ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as Donald Trump mocked Tehran from Mount Rushmore. His remarks linked the mourning period to recent US action and his claim that Iran wants a settlement.

Mojtaba Khamenei to skip father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral
Updated : Jul 3, 2026

Mojtaba Khamenei unlikely to attend father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral: Iranian representative

Iran's ruling clerics are preparing for days of mass funeral rites for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as a show of public devotion to the Islamic Republic and proof that its revolutionary fervour still burns strong.

US warned Iran of Israeli assassination plot to derail the peace negotiations
Updated : Jul 3, 2026

US alerted Iran of Israeli plot to assassinate top peace deal negotiators: Report

The report indicated a divergence between US and Israeli objectives in the conflict. While the US moved towards ceasefire and peace talks, Israeli officials remained skeptical of the ceasefire.

Trump's crypto activities have been the main reason for the near tripling of his personal fortune.
Updated : Jul 2, 2026

'Stock market's going up, everybody's profiting': Donald Trump defends $1.2 billion crypto earnings

Trump also said his wealth was the result of his earlier career, even though the earnings were tied to crypto ventures launched during his first year back in the White House.