THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 115 • Updated Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 08:13 PM UTC

Trump says he called off dispatching envoys to Iran talks

President Trump said he canceled plans to send envoys to Iran for talks, raising tensions further.

Sources: AP News


Trump claims progress in Mideast wars, but grievances could reignite them

Trump asserted progress in Middle East conflicts, but experts warn underlying grievances could reignite violence.

Sources: AP News


US says it’s hunting for explosive mines in latest push to open the Strait of Hormuz

The US military is searching for naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz to ensure safe passage for shipping amid Iran tensions.

Sources: AP News


Shooting at Chicago hospital leads to lockdown

A shooting at a Chicago hospital prompted a lockdown; details on casualties are emerging.

Sources: AP News


Roommate charged with two counts of murder in death, disappearance of two USF students

A roommate has been charged with murder in connection with the deaths of two University of South Florida students, one still missing.

Sources: AP News


Humanoid robot beats human world record in half marathon race in China

A humanoid robot set a new world record by completing a half marathon faster than any human, highlighting advances in robotics.

Sources: AP News


AP sees inside Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant 40 years after disaster

AP journalists gained rare access to the Chernobyl plant, documenting the aftermath and current conditions 40 years after the nuclear disaster.

Sources: AP News


Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing the way for Warsh

The DOJ ended its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, potentially paving the way for Kevin Warsh to succeed him.

Sources: AP News


Russia and Ukraine exchange attacks, killing and wounding dozens, as Zelenskyy calls for more talks

Russia and Ukraine traded attacks resulting in dozens of casualties, while President Zelenskyy urged renewed peace negotiations.

Sources: AP News


Philadelphia museum brings Rocky statue inside after decades of tension

The Philadelphia Museum of Art relocated the iconic Rocky statue indoors, ending years of debate over its outdoor placement.

Sources: AP News