THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 112 • Updated Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 08:20 PM UTC

Iran attacks ships in Strait of Hormuz amid stalled peace talks

Iran fires on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz as US maintains blockade and diplomacy stalls, with Iran yet to decide on joining new peace talks.

Sources: AP News


Trump's economic approval rating drops amid Iran war concerns

A new AP-NORC poll finds President Donald Trump's approval rating on the economy has slumped as the Iran war drives prices higher.

Sources: AP News


Chemical leak at West Virginia plant kills 2, hospitalizes 19

Chemical leak at a West Virginia plant kills 2 people and sends 19 more to hospital, officials say.

Sources: AP News


Democrats win Virginia election impacting national redistricting

Democrats celebrate an election win in Virginia that could put them slightly ahead in the national redistricting competition triggered by President Trump.

Sources: AP News


EU close to approving $106 billion loan for Ukraine after deadlock

Sources: AP News


Wildfires destroy nearly 50 homes across Georgia and Florida

Sources: AP News


RFK Jr. faces Senate hearing amid competing political loyalties

Sources: AP News


Supreme Court rules for Michigan in aging pipeline shutdown case

Sources: AP News


Gates Foundation reviews Epstein ties as emails raise questions

Sources: AP News


UK inflation rises as Iran war drives up fuel prices

Sources: AP News