THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 119 • Updated Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 05:07 AM UTC

UAE to leave OPEC, shaking the oil cartel

The United Arab Emirates announced it will exit the OPEC oil cartel, a move that shakes the 65-year-old alliance that produces about 40% of the world's crude oil and influences global energy prices.

Sources: AP News


Ex-FBI Director Comey indicted again over online post

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted again in a probe related to an online post that officials say was a threat from Trump.

Sources: AP News


King Charles III highlights US-UK bond during US visit

King Charles III marked the 250th anniversary of American independence with gratitude for the US-UK alliance, during a busy day of diplomacy with Trump and Congress.

Sources: AP News


Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts blockade

Iranian officials say they will reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the US lifts its blockade and the war ends.

Sources: AP News


US will issue commemorative passports with Trump's picture for America's 250th birthday

The US will issue special passports featuring Trump's image to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday.

Sources: AP News


Belarus frees prominent journalist in 10-person prisoner swap

Belarus released prominent journalist Andrzej Poczobut as part of a 10-person prisoner exchange.

Sources: AP News


Australia moves to tax Meta, Google and TikTok to fund newsrooms

Australia plans to tax tech giants like Meta, Google, and TikTok to fund news organizations.

Sources: AP News


Trump pursues new import taxes after Supreme Court rejected tariffs

President Trump is pursuing new import taxes to replace tariffs that were rejected by the Supreme Court.

Sources: AP News


NASA's Artemis II moonship returns home after historic voyage

NASA's Artemis II spacecraft returned to its launch site after a historic voyage around the Moon.

Sources: AP News


OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma set to dissolve after judge approves sentence

A judge approved the criminal sentence for Purdue Pharma, allowing the OxyContin maker to dissolve.

Sources: AP News