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Newest first · UTC+11:00Afghans who aided US war effort can return home safely, Afghan foreign ministry says
In this Aug. 22, 2021 file photo provided by the U.S. Air Force, service members stand at a doorway as Afghan evacuees prepare to board an aircraft, Aug. 22, 2021, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. (Airman 1st Class Kylie Barrow/U.S. Air Force via AP, File)
· Abdul Qahar Afghan
Iran says no meeting with U.S. negotiators planned in Pakistan, with Trump envoys due to head to Islamabad
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with the head of Pakistan's military, Asim Munir, the Iranian embassy in Pakistan said in a post on X on Saturday, as prospects for a second round of direct talks over the weekend between Iran and the U.S. seemed uncertain.
· Azhar Sukri, Kevin Breuninger
Trump has reached shaky ceasefires in Iran, Lebanon and Gaza but major issues are unresolved
A man on his scooter passes next to an Iranian flag placed in front of a destroyed building, following a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, in Dahiyeh, Beirut’s southern suburbs, Lebanon, Monday, April 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)
· Sam Metz
Nationals enter matchup with the White Sox on losing streak
Washington Nationals (11-16, third in the NL East) vs. Chicago White Sox (11-15, fourth in the AL Central)
· The Associated Press
‘I saw the backlash coming’: civil rights activist Kimberlé Crenshaw on America and race
She coined the term ‘intersectionality’ and helped to develop critical race theory, now her life’s work is under attack by Washington’s war on ‘woke’. As her memoir is published, the legal scholar explains why she’ll never stop speaking truth to power
· Emma Loffhagen
Mainstream media ignoring Pentagon leak footage – journalist (VIDEO)
Major US networks have turned a blind eye to an explosive undercover video in which a senior Pentagon official spoke about Ukraine’s rampant corruption and civilian casualties resulting from the war on Iran, O’Keefe Media Group journalist Michael Casey has told RT.
· RT
Key US negotiators to depart for Pakistan Saturday for talks with Iran: White House
Key US negotiators will leave for Pakistan this weekend for peace talks with Iran, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Friday, as Washington has been doubling down on its naval blockade and other measures to pressure Tehran to make a deal to end hostilities.
· Yonhap
DHS blames ‘weak’ Biden policies after piracy-linked Somali illegal immigrant nabbed at northern border
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers arrested a Somali illegal immigrant who authorities say is linked to a past piracy case and faces an outstanding warrant for passport fraud.
· Fox News
Thankless task awaits Charles as soft power of crown meets mercurial Trump
Will the president’s reverence for royalty ease transatlantic tensions or will his protocol-smashing predilection prevail?
· Davidsmith
Japan assesses feasibility of sending minesweepers to Strait of Hormuz
The Japanese government and ruling parties have begun seriously studying the feasibility of sending Maritime Self-Defense Force minesweepers to the Strait of Hormuz, in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump's request for help to ensure safe navigation through the key chokepoint for oil shipments.
· No Author
Kushner, Witkoff to restart talks with Iran in Pakistan — without Vance
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the president’s son-in-law, will travel to Pakistan on Saturday to restart negotiations to end the war with Iran, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Friday.
· Aaron Pellish
Trump envía emisarios a Islamabad mientras Irán descarta conversaciones directas
Un agente de policía desvía el tránsito en una calle cortada por las autoridades debido a las medidas de seguridad ante una posible segunda ronda de conversaciones entre Estados Unidos e Irán, en Islamabad, Pakistán, el 24 de abril de 2026. (AP Foto/M.A. Sheikh)
· Munir Ahmed
From Iran to Paris weather: Alleged prediction market violations start stacking up
Prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi are quickly becoming an economic and political force, accruing multi-billion dollar valuations and drawing support from key officials in the Trump administration.
· Gregory Svirnovskiy
Australian flag in mix-up as Washington prepares to welcome Charles
Washington: Several Australian flags instead of British flags were mistakenly placed near the White House ahead of King Charles’ US visit, with a District of Columbia (DC) Department of Transportation official saying the error was quickly fixed.
· Kanishka Singh
Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Washington Hit 5
The winning numbers in Friday’s drawing of the “Washington Hit 5" game were:
· The Associated Press
Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Washington Keno
The winning numbers in Friday’s drawing of the “Washington Keno” game were:
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Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Washington Match 4
The winning numbers in Friday’s drawing of the “Washington Match 4" game were:
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Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Washington Cash Pop
The winning numbers in Friday’s drawing of the “Washington Cash Pop” game were:
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Winning numbers drawn in Friday’s Washington Pick 3
The winning numbers in Friday’s drawing of the “Washington Pick 3" game were:
· The Associated Press
Trump sends envoys to Islamabad as Iran rules out direct talks
Abbas Araghchi is due to meet with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Saturday. Acting as a mediator, Pakistan has been trying to get the United States and Iran to a second round of ceasefire negotiations.
· Munir Ahmed
Tehran denies new talks with Trump’s envoys
Iran has denied that Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s trip to Islamabad will include new talks with Washington, pushing back on reports that President Donald Trump is dispatching envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan to restart negotiations.
· RT
Murakami sacude su 11mo jonrón y los Medias Blancas resisten para vencer 5-4 a Nacionales
Munetaka Murakami, de los Medias Blancas de Chicago, celebra después de conectar un cuadrangular solitario durante la cuarta entrada del juego de béisbol de Grandes Ligas contra los Nacionales de Washington, el viernes 24 de abril de 2026, en Chicago. (AP Foto/Paul Beaty)
Milliet has 2 goals and Racing Louisville downs Pride 3-2 for its first win
Lauren Milliet scored a pair of goals and Racing Louisville held off the visiting Orlando Pride 3-2 on Friday night for their first win of the season.
· The Associated Press
Trump is in ‘no rush’ for an Iran deal, but he can’t wait forever
During an Oval Office news conference about healthcare on Thursday (Washington time), Donald Trump drew everyone’s attention to a repaving of the West Wing colonnade, where he is replacing decades-old flagstone pavers with polished black granite.
· Michael Koziol
Murakami's 11th HR, Domínguez's 6th save lead White Sox to 5-4 win over the Nationals
Chicago White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami watches his solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals in Chicago, Friday, April 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Ejército de EEUU mata a 2 personas al atacar lancha que supuestamente llevaba drogas en el Pacífico
El Pentágono visto desde un avión, el martes 7 de abril de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
· The Associated Press
Spirit Airlines could be used to transport troops, military cargo if Trump admin takes over bankrupt carrier: report
The White House is reportedly considering a plan to take over Spirit Airlines and use part of the bankrupt carrier’s fleet for military missions.
· Victor Nava
US strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in eastern Pacific
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks to members of the media during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, Thursday, April 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)
Falklands veteran hopes King can persuade Trump to 'back down'
Falklands War veteran Simon Weston has said he hopes King Charles III can convince US President Donald Trump to "back down" over reports the US could review its position on the UK's claim to the territory.
· Ione Wells
Trump’s envoys Witkoff and Kushner to fly to Pakistan for Iran talks
Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and the US president’s son-in-law Jared Kushner are heading to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran on Saturday morning, the White House has said.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
2 Killed in Boat Strike in Eastern Pacific Ocean, Pentagon Says
The U.S. military attacked a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Friday, killing two people and raising the death toll to at least 182 in the campaign against people the United States accuses of smuggling drugs at sea.
· Eric Schmitt
US imposes sanctions on Chinese 'teapot' refinery for buying Iranian oil
The Trump administration said on Friday it had imposed sanctions on an independent "teapot" refinery in China for buying billions of dollars' worth of Iranian oil, as Washington and Tehran head into another round of peace talks over the weekend.
· REUTERS
Trump dispatches Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for new talks with Iran's foreign minister
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — President Donald Trump is sending his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan to meet with Iran's foreign minister, the White House said Friday, as officials in the South Asian nation pushed to revive ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Iran.
· Associated Press
Trump's Justice Department drops investigation of Fed chair Jerome Powell
Topic:Law, Crime and Justice
Pentagon Email Seeks Ways To Suspend Spain From NATO, Brussels Says Not Possible
Washington is eyeing how to pressure Spain out of the NATO alliance, after the Spanish government has taken firm anti-Israel positions, as well as come out strongly against Trump's Iran war, even disallowing some base and logistics access to the US armed forces.
· Tyler Durden
'Outrageous': Push in Congress for Ghislaine Maxwell to be pardoned
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· Nick Pearson
Ilhan Omar husband’s California winery suddenly closes amid investigation into her finances
A California winery co-owned by Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar’s husband, Tim Mynett, has shut its doors for good amid scrutiny of the congresswoman’s family wealth.
· Katie Jerkovich
Lefty billionaire’s two-faced response on paying more taxes goes viral
Billionaire Democrat Tom Steyer is facing backlash after a viral clip showed him saying his own tax bill is “not the answer” to inequality.
· Annie Gaus
Trump news at a glance: as president’s relations with Nato fray, EU leaders explore their options
Brussels officials will draw up a plan on how to use the EU’s little-known mutual assistance pact in the event of a foreign attack – key US politics stories from Friday 24 April
· Guardian staff
Trump Administration Seeks Pause Of Lawsuit Challenging Vaccine Recommendations
Authored by Zachary Stieber via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),
· Tyler Durden
Washington rules out oil waivers, freezes $344m in Iran-linked assets
The United States has frozen $344 million in digital assets linked to Iran as part of efforts to increase economic pressure, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
· Middleeasteye
American flags raised in Metula to protest US influence amid anger over ceasefire extension
Many residents of northern Israeli towns are frustrated with the extension of Israel's ceasefire with Lebanon, Ynet reported on Friday, with some local leaders criticizing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government as yielding to Washington’s influence.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
FDA Grants Quick Review Psychedelic Drugs, First Approvals Could Come As Soon As Summer
The FDA announced new steps to speed up research on psychedelic treatments for serious mental health conditions, following an executive order from President Donald Trump directing agencies to expand access to emerging therapies, CNBC and NBC reported this morning:
· Tyler Durden
White House seeking firing squad, electrocution and gas for federal executions
Topic:Law, Crime and Justice
'Cruel, immoral': US to allow firing squads, electrocution and gassing in federal executions
Last year, Donald Trump rescinded a moratorium on federal executions by his predecessor, former President Joe Biden. Source: Getty / Trista/Getty Images
· Sbsaustralia
HUD urges real estate industry to share neighborhood school and crime data after listing platforms stopped under Biden
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Friday urged real estate professionals to share neighborhood school and crime data with prospective homebuyers after websites like Redfin and Trulia stopped during the Biden administration over racial discrimination concerns.
· Victor Nava
King's 'high stakes' visit with Trump will be toughest test yet of his reign
"It's high risk, high stakes and high opportunity."
· Sean Coughlan
Watching this Watergate classic makes me yearn for pre-Trump America
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· Bill Wyman
El gobierno retiene fondos a NY por no revocar licencias de manejo a inmigrantes no calificados
El titular del Departamento de Transporte de EEUU, Sean Duffy, durante una rueda de prensa sobre seguridad aérea en la sede de la agencia gubernamental, el 21 de abril de 2026, en Washington. (Foto AP/Tom Brenner)
· Josh Funk