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Eric Swalwell is the subject of an investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney ... TMZ has confirmed. The D.A.'s office acknowledged the investigation Saturday morning ... one day after CNN shared an interview with a
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Negotiations between the United States and Iran in Pakistan have hit a stalemate over who controls the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides digging in over one of the most consequential issues in the talks.According to the Financial Times, two people briefed on the discussions said the reopening of the strait remained a central sticking point. One said Iranian negotiators were insisting that Tehran retain sovereign control over the waterway and retain the right to levy tolls on passing vessels, while flatly rejecting proposals for any form of joint control with the US — even after a high-level meeting between US Vice-President JD Vance and Iran's wartime leader Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. Negotiators were holding a working dinner, to be followed by technical discussions later on Saturday night, one of the sources added.AFP reported that Vance had earlier expressed cautious optimism, saying he expected the talks to be "positive" but cautioning Iranian negotiators "not to play us." Iran, for its part, said it was prepared to reach a deal but did not "trust" Washington.Iranian state media offered a sharper characterisation of the impasse. Fars news agency reported that the US was making "excessive demands" regarding the strait, and that several other American positions were similarly unacceptable. The Tasnim news agency also flagged Washington's demands over the strategic waterway as a point of serious contention.The strait, through which roughly a fifth of global crude oil passes, has been closed since the US and Israel began bombing Iran in late February. Related Story
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Two US Navy guided-missile destroyers have transited the Strait of Hormuz in the opening phase of an American operation to clear Iranian mines from the critical waterway, US Central Command announced Saturday. The USS Frank E Peterson and USS Michael Murphy passed through the strait as part of what CENTCOM described as a broader mission to remove mines laid by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Admiral Brad Cooper, the CENTCOM commander, said the US military had begun establishing a new passage through the strait and would share the safe route with the maritime industry to facilitate the free flow of commerce. Additional forces, including underwater drones, may join the effort in the coming days. Al Jazeera quoting Iran's IRIB broadcaster however denied any US vessel crossed the Strait of Hormuz. This followed claims by US President Donald Trump that the US was working to clear the mines Trump announced the operation on his Truth Social platform, framing it as a favour to nations such as China, Japan and France that relied on the waterway but lacked the will to act themselves. He also claimed that all 28 Iranian mine-laying vessels had been sunk, and maintained that Iran was faring poorly in the conflict. The strait, through which roughly a fifth of the world's crude oil passes, has been effectively closed since the United States and Israel began bombing Iran on 28 February. The disruption has rattled global energy markets and pushed up fuel prices in several countries. The mine-clearing operation comes alongside a fragile ceasefire and the opening of face-to-face US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad Saturday, hosted by Pakistan, in a bid to end the wider conflict. .
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The Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) emphasised the UAE's vital role in advancing lunar exploration, aligning its goals with the Artemis II mission.While Artemis II marked a milestone in manned spaceflight achievements, the Emirates
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Inflation in the United States rose sharply in March, government data showed on Friday, as higher energy prices due to the war in the Middle East hit Americans hard.The nationwide sticker shock put pressure on
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Two rounds of talks have taken place between Iranian and US officials in Pakistan with a third round expected this evening or tomorrow, Iranian state television reported as negotiations were underway in Islamabad."According to information provided to the state TV correspondent by a person close to the negotiating team, another round of negotiations will likely be held tonight or tomorrow," state broadcaster IRIB reported.The trilateral direct negotiations were taking place with host Pakistan, a senior White House official said earlier today, a departure from recent practice where both sides held talks via a mediator while seated in separate rooms. Related Story
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The United Arab Emirates has announced the success of new mediation efforts between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Ukraine, resulting in the release of 350 captives - 175 from each side - bringing
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John Nolan 'Batman' and 'Person of Interest' Star Dead at 87 Published April 11, 2026 10:17 AM PDT John Nolan -- best known for his roles in "Batman" and "Person of Interest" has reportedly died.
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Justin Baldoni to Judge Blake Lively's Evidence is BS Keep Jenny Slate, Colleen Hoover Testimony Out Of It! Published April 11, 2026 9:40 AM PDT Justin Baldoni is keen on muzzling Blake Lively's witnesses in
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The UAE continues to play a leading role in global humanitarian and development efforts, allocating $1.46 billion in 2025 to support communities around the world. Building on this commitment, the Zayed Sustainability Prize is expanding
