THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 121 • Updated Friday, May 1, 2026 at 05:17 AM UTC

Trump Administration Declares Iran War Ended Before 60-Day Deadline

The Trump administration says its war in Iran has been ‘terminated’ due to a ceasefire that began in early April.

Sources: AP News


Supreme Court Ruling Weakens Landmark Voting Rights Act

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

Sources: AP News


Trump Signs Bill to End Record Homeland Security Shutdown

President Trump signs a bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, ending a record shutdown that threatened airport disruptions.

Sources: AP News


UK Raises National Terror Threat Level After Stabbing of Two Jewish Men

The United Kingdom raises its national terror threat level following a stabbing attack on two Jewish men.

Sources: AP News


Aung San Suu Kyi Moved from Prison to House Arrest in Myanmar

Myanmar's former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been transferred from prison to house arrest.

Sources: AP News


Britney Spears Charged with DUI Involving Alcohol and Drugs

Pop star Britney Spears has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

Sources: AP News


J. Craig Venter, Pioneer of Human Genome Sequencing, Dies at 79

J. Craig Venter, who led the race to sequence the human genome, has died at age 79.

Sources: AP News


Trump Lifts Certain Tariffs on Scotch Whisky After Royal Visit

President Trump announces lifting of some tariffs on Scotch whisky following a royal visit.

Sources: AP News


Meta Threatens to Shut Down Social Media Platforms in New Mexico

Meta says it could shut down its social media platforms in New Mexico over regulatory disputes.

Sources: AP News


New Banksy Statue Appears in Public, Sparking Global Interest

A new statue by elusive street artist Banksy has been unveiled, drawing worldwide attention.

Sources: AP News