THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 122 • Updated Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 12:19 PM UTC

US warns shipping firms of sanctions for paying Iranian tolls in Strait of Hormuz

The United States is warning shipping companies that they could face sanctions if they pay Iran to safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz.

Sources: AP News


US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany within a year

Sources: AP News


White House tells Congress Iran war is 'terminated' despite US forces in region

Sources: AP News


Israel strikes in southern Lebanon kill 10; Hezbollah drone wounds 2 soldiers

Sources: AP News


Federal court blocks mailing of abortion pill mifepristone nationwide

A federal court blocked a widely used abortion pill from distribution by mail.

Sources: AP News


Supreme Court ruling weakens Voting Rights Act protections

Supreme Court hollows out a landmark law that had protected minority voting rights for 6 decades.

Sources: AP News


Trump announces 25% tariff on EU auto imports

Trump says he’ll place 25% tariff on autos from the EU, accusing it of not complying with trade deal.

Sources: AP News


Spirit Airlines goes out of business after 34 years

Spirit Airlines says it’s going out of business after 34 years and is ending operations immediately.

Sources: AP News


Ukraine strikes oil facilities deep inside Russia; fuel prices soar

Ukraine is hitting oil facilities deep inside Russia. Soaring fuel prices could blunt the impact.

Sources: AP News


King Charles III praised for handling Trump during US state visit

Sources: AP News