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Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates with Tom Wilson after scoring an empty-net goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Saturday, April 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
President Trump threatened “big problems” for China Saturday if they deliver air defense systems to Tehran while the US is locked in a war with Iran.
WASHINGTON, April 11 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday that the United States was in "deep negotiations" with Iran in Pakistan, stressing that "we win" regardless of what happens in the high-stakes talks aimed at ending the Middle East war.
A U.S. appeals court on Friday declared unconstitutional a nearly 158-year-old federal ban on home distilling, calling it an unnecessary and improper means for Congress to exercise its power to tax.
War-crime allegations are floating as many Democrats question US President Donald Trump’s entry into a war with Iran. Shouldn’t the question be how the Iranian regime could push its people, including children, to encircle energy plants as human shields without that being considered a war crime?
Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin (8) is defended by Pittsburgh Penguins’ Ryan Graves (27) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, April 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said Saturday he was not bothered about the outcome of US-Iran talks in Pakistan, insisting the United States had come out ahead from the war.
The Nationals and Brewers go head-to-head at American Family Field on Saturday after a 7-3 Washington win opened the series.
US Vice President said the United States had, "made very clear what our red lines are" during historic talks in Pakistan. Credit: Jacquelyn Martin/AP
US President Donald Trump told reports outside the White House on Saturday that “regardless of what happens” in Iran war negotiations, “we win”.
Lebanon’s prime minister canceled a planned upcoming trip to Washington amid threats from Iran and Israeli strikes that continue to batter his country.
Hello and welcome to our rolling coverage of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on Sunday, April 12.
Vanessa Trump is worried about her boyfriend Tiger Woods’ “quality of life” after his latest DUI car crash has started to shed light on his alleged pain issues.
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El secretario de Seguridad Nacional, Markwayne Mullin, derecha, habla con el alcalde Peter O’Leary, durante un viaje para revisar el daño causado por el huracán Helene, el martes 7 de abril de 2026 en Chimney Rock, Carolina del Norte. Es el primer viaje oficial de Mullin desde que reemplazó a Kristi Noem. (AP Foto R…
Artist renderings of the new White House East Wing and Ballroom are photographed Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick)
El papa León XIV preside una vigilia por la paz en la Basílica de San Pedro, en el Vaticano, el sábado 11 de abril de 2026. (Foto AP/Gregorio Borgia)
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, right, talks with Mayor Peter O’Leary, during a trip to survey damage caused by Hurricane Helene, Tuesday, April 7, 2026 in Chimney Rock, N.C. This is Mullin’s first official trip since replacing Kristi Noem. (AP Photo Rebecca Santana)
A senior White House official said in a brief statement on Saturday that face-to-face talks with Iran and Pakistan are “ongoing” in Islamabad late into the evening.
The United States appeals court has allowed construction on the White House ballroom to continue at least until April 17, extending a pause on a lower court’s order that barred further building.
Donald Trump has put Gulf diplomacy front and centre of his foreign policy agenda, but the Iran war could throw a spanner in the works. (Getty: Majid Saeedi)
Rep. Eric Swalwell’s attorney claimed a Democrat conspiracy was behind sexual misconduct allegations against his client.
WASHINGTON — Two US Navy warships have transited the Strait of Hormuz at the start of an operation to clear the strategic waterway of mines laid by Iran, US Central Command said Saturday.
ARCHIVO – En la imagen, publicada por la Marina de Estados Unidos, se muestra una vista aérea de la base Diego García, en el grupo de islas Chagos. (Marina de Estados Unidos vía AP, Archivo)
Washington, D.C.-focused local outlet Popville, short for Prince of Petworth, posted several images showing barbed wire being installed around the security perimeter of the Chinese Embassy.
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Three arrested by federal agents had family ties to Iranian military general, regime spokesperson or security chief
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) says she will force a House floor vote next week on removing embattled Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) from Congress following stunning sexual assault allegations against him – saying she won’t serve with “sexual deviants.”
LAST week, United States President Donald Trump gave Iran 48 hours to have a “complete, immediate, and safe opening of the Strait of Hormuz” or face the obliteration of its “whole civilization.” Then, just before the deadline expired, Trump announced that he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire, subject to Iran agreei…
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ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pakistan is hosting peace talks between the US and Iran because of the strong relationship President Trump struck with the country’s military chief.
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US Navy ships reportedly crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday afternoon as US-Iran ceasefire negotiations kicked off in Pakistan, though Iran denied the reports and threatened to attack any unauthorized ships in the strait.
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government is setting aside a plan to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius because of opposition from U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, according to British media reports.
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WASHINGTON, April 11 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday the United States is starting the process of clearing out the crucial Strait of Hormuz "as a favor" to South Korea, China, Japan and other countries that rely on the waterway for energy imports.
Following President Trump’s announcement of a cease-fire, US Central Command (CENTCOM) commander Admiral Brad Cooper stated: “Iran has suffered a generational military defeat.”
US President Donald Trump has said Iran's only threat now is "sea mines" in the Strait of Hormuz.
For all the noise about First Lady Melania Trump “reviving” the Jeffrey Epstein story, Democratic smear merchants were never going to let it fade.
Britain's government said on Saturday it had put on hold its deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands - home to the US-British Diego Garcia air base - which has been criticised by US President Donald Trump.
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This image released by the U.S. Navy shows an aerial view of Diego Garcia in the Chagos Island group. (U.S. Navy via AP, File)
U.S. President Donald Trump promised to give economic support to Hungary if needed by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, reiterating his backing for the Hungarian leader just hours ahead of a crucial election in the country.“My Administration stands ready to use the full Economic Might of the United States to strengthen H…
"US President Donald Trump is now assessing whether Iran is prepared to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, restore oil flows, and ultimately reach an agreement that he can present as a face-saving victory," writes Iranian-Canadian political analyst Shahir Shahidsaless for Middle East Eye.
The United Kingdom is setting aside a bill to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius amid a lack of support from United States President Donald Trump.
As the president spirals over his disastrous war, his threats have escalated beyond the red line of international law