THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 108 • Updated Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 12:13 PM UTC

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz but threatens closure amid US blockade and military tensions

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Tensions escalate in Strait of Hormuz as Iranian gunboats fire on tanker and military closes key waterway

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Trump's influence faces test in Indiana primary following redistricting defiance

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Pope Leo XIV concludes Cameroon visit with Mass attended by 200,000 as African tour continues

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Supreme Court rules in favor of oil and gas companies in Louisiana environmental lawsuits

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ICE hiring investigation reveals officers working before passing background checks with problematic histories

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Federal judge blocks Nexstar-Tegna TV station merger pending antitrust lawsuit resolution

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Senate extends surveillance powers until April 30 after chaotic House votes

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Oil prices drop 9% and Wall Street rallies after Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz

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Russian attacks on Ukraine kill civilians as conflict continues with cultural looting concerns

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