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Trump Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Iran Over Strait of Hormuz; Threatens Strikes on Oil and Power Infrastructure

Trump Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum to Iran Over Strait of Hormuz; Threatens Strikes on Oil and Power Infrastructure

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April 4, 2026

Trump Iran Ultimatum: President Donald Trump has issued a high-stakes 48-hour ultimatum to Tehran, threatening to strike Iran's critical oil depots and power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened immediately. As Operation Epic Fury intensifies, global markets brace for a potential total shutdown of Iranian energy assets.

Donald Trump Signals Potential Deal as Pakistan Moves to Host Peace Talks with ‘Reasonable’ Iranian Leadership

Trump Signals Iranian Conflict Could End Within Fortnight; Global Fuel Prices Unlikely to Ease Immediately

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April 1, 2026

Trump on Iran Conflict: President Donald Trump has indicated that the ongoing conflict with Iran could end within the next 15 days. However, experts state that immediate relief in fuel prices is unlikely due to disruptions in the global supply chain.

Donald Trump Signals Potential Deal as Pakistan Moves to Host Peace Talks with ‘Reasonable’ Iranian Leadership

Donald Trump Signals Potential Deal as Pakistan Moves to Host Peace Talks with ‘Reasonable’ Iranian Leadership

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March 30, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed a cautious optimism regarding a potential diplomatic settlement with Iran, describing the country's new leadership as "very reasonable" even as military tensions in the region remain high

Big Week for Fintech: New Hires, Exits, and Global Push in Trading World

Big Week for Fintech: New Hires, Exits, and Global Push in Trading World

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February 22, 2026

This week saw major leadership changes as Equals Money, NinjaTrader, Currency.com hired experienced executives for digital assets, international growth, and U.S. expansion, while Match-Trader and Freetrade said goodbye to key platform and CEO leaders.

End of a Nuclear Era: US–Russia Treaty Expiry Raises Global Alarm

End of a Nuclear Era: US–Russia Treaty Expiry Raises Global Alarm

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February 5, 2026

The expiry of the US–Russia nuclear treaty signals a more unstable global future. With no binding limits on the largest nuclear arsenals, the risk of escalation grows, and trust between major powers weakens. The collapse of this agreement shakes the foundation of global nuclear restraint and places added pressure on

US Jobless Claims Drop Sharply in Final Week of 2025, But Labor Market Remains Sluggish

US Jobless Claims Drop Sharply in Final Week of 2025, But Labor Market Remains Sluggish

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January 1, 2026

US Jobless Claims Drop Sharply: New applications for unemployment benefits in the....

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Congressional Hearing Grills University Leaders Over Campus Antisemitism Claims

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July 16, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — Top administrators from Georgetown University, UC Berkeley, and the....

ICE Expands Detention Powers, Denying Bond Hearings for Many Migrants

ICE Expands Detention Powers, Denying Bond Hearings for Many Migrants

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July 16, 2025

SAN DIEGO (AP) — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has significantly....

Historic International Space Station Mission

Four Astronauts Return to Earth After Historic International Space Station Mission

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July 15, 2025

Historic International Space Station Mission: Four astronauts, including a former Nasa retiree....

Trump Imposes 35% Tariff on Canadian Imports Starting August 1

Trump Imposes 35% Tariff on Canadian Imports Starting August 1

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July 11, 2025

In a move that has sent ripples through the global trade landscape,....

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