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Oil Production Stalls While Prices Skyrocket

April 26, 2026

The Dallas Fed asked oil leaders how they would react to the war in Iran. Most said U. S. output will stay flat this year. Only a few expect a rise of up to half a million barrels per day. Only 1 % think production could jump over a million barrels daily. In 2027 the outlook is slightly bette

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Trump’s Rough Diplomacy and the Iran Debate

April 26, 2026

The U. S. has faced challenges in getting help against Iran, and some blame this on President Trump’s style of dealing with other countries. During his time in office, he often spoke harshly to leaders from NATO and other allies. He even criticized personal figures like the wife of France’s presi

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Indonesia and the U. S. Strengthen Ties in a New Military Pact

April 26, 2026

On April 13, Jakarta and Washington signed a Major Defense Partnership that will deepen joint efforts in modernizing forces, running operations together, and sharing training programs. The deal is a big step for Indonesia because it sits at the crossroads of many sea lanes and produces a lot of oil.

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Turkey Weighs Joining Hormuz Mine-Clearing Mission

April 26, 2026

Turkey is quietly assessing whether to send experts to clear naval mines from the Strait of Hormuz, but only if Iran and the United States first reach a lasting peace deal. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan explained in London that any future clearance teams would consist of technical specialists from mu

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U. S. Justifies Iran Strikes as Long-Running Defense, Sparking Legal and Political Debate

April 25, 2026

The U. S. government recently argued that its military strikes against Iran weren’t a new conflict but part of an old one. According to top legal officials, these actions were taken to protect Israel and prevent Iran from gaining nuclear weapons. The strikes began in late February, killing Iran’s le

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Navy’s New Leader as Trump Administration Faces Shake‑Ups

April 23, 2026

The Navy has just lost its top civilian boss, John Phelan, who stepped down today. The announcement came from Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell, who said that Undersecretary Hung Cao will take over in an acting capacity. Cao is a former Navy officer and was the Republican candidate for Senate in Virgi

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Can a blockade really bend Iran to Trump’s will?

April 23, 2026

Trump rolled out another blockade recently—this time against Iran. It wasn’t totally out of left field. The U. S. has tried the same playbook before, squeezing Venezuela and Cuba. Now Iran is in the crosshairs. But ironing out Iran won’t be a quick win. The real spark? The Strait of Hormuz. Before

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Things to Know on April 22

April 22, 2026

In Texas, a new court decision allows public schools to put the Ten Commandments on classroom walls. This move has sparked a debate about religion in education and could lead to a future Supreme Court case. On Earth Day, a recent study shows that almost half of the U. S. population lives in areas w

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Bitcoin Stays Steady While Tensions Rise

April 22, 2026

The price of Bitcoin has stayed near the $75, 000 mark even as news about a possible conflict in the Middle East keeps coming. Recent talks between Iran and the United States have paused, but tensions remain high. Iran’s officials called out Washington for keeping its blockade on Iranian ports a

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Planners from 30+ nations gather in London to plan Hormuz protection mission

April 22, 2026

Military leaders from over thirty countries will spend two days in London mapping out ways to keep the Strait of Hormuz open for ships once fighting stops. Their work follows a week of video calls where more than fifty nations—spread across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia—agreed to join a British-