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China Balances Middle East Peace Talks While Welcoming Trump

April 17, 2026

China is moving quickly to calm the fighting in Iran, all while getting ready for a meeting with U. S. President Donald Trump next month. The country’s top leader, Xi Jinping, will meet the president in mid‑May, and China wants to keep its ties with Iran strong without upsetting Washington. Becau

crypto

Crypto Regulation Gets Closer: What’s Still Left to Figure Out

April 17, 2026

Washington is putting the final touches on a bill that could shake up how the U. S. treats cryptocurrencies. The proposed rules aim to clear up who’s in charge—whether it’s the SEC or the CFTC—for different types of digital assets like tokens and stablecoins. For years, the crypto world has operated

politics

Delays Expected for European Arms Shipments Due to Middle East Tensions

April 17, 2026

The U. S. has quietly warned several European nations that some weapons orders may arrive later than planned. The main reason? America’s focus on keeping its own military stocked due to ongoing conflicts in the region. This affects countries in Northern and Eastern Europe, which had placed orders th

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The UK-China economic puzzle: fixing Middle East tensions

April 16, 2026

Financial leaders worldwide turn their eyes toward Washington this week, where one of the most powerful finance chiefs from Europe just fired a warning shot about money and markets. The head of the UK Treasury, sitting across from TV cameras in the capital of the United States, made clear that the o

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Solar help for Puerto Rico''s poor put on hold as billions sit unused

April 16, 2026

Puerto Rico''s 3. 2 million residents face another summer without reliable power, and a $350 million solar program meant to help 12, 000 low-income families now sits frozen. Nearly 200 groups asked for the money back, but instead it may go to patching the same old grid destroyed by Hurricane Maria i

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Iran’s World Cup Journey: Sports vs. Politics

April 16, 2026

FIFA’s top leader recently made it clear: Iran’s soccer team will compete in the upcoming World Cup. This comes even as tensions rise between Iran and the United States. The decision follows concerns about safety and political interference. Yet officials insist sports should rise above conflict. But

education

Teaching in Nevada: What We Can Do to Help

April 15, 2026

Teachers shape our kids’ futures. They work hard, often beyond the school day, and many feel overworked and underpaid. Nevada has tried to fix this by raising salaries. The result is a smaller number of teachers leaving and more people staying in classrooms. Still, the average pay is only about $53,

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Iran May Open Oman Side of Hormuz to Ships if Deal Reached

April 15, 2026

A recent conversation with a source close to Tehran revealed that Iran might allow vessels to travel freely through the Oman side of the Strait of Hormuz, provided a peace agreement is signed with the United States. The strait is a vital artery for global trade, carrying roughly 20 % of the world

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Families in Lebanon Struggle to Honor the Dead Amid Ongoing Conflict

April 15, 2026

The brothers Ali and Wael Sabbagh lost their home in Nabatieh to a recent Israeli strike. Their mother, brother and house helper were killed. The building that held their family for over fifty years was turned into rubble. They cannot go south to bury the dead in their village. Daily bombings make

finance

Japan’s Finance Minister Signals Ready Moves on the Yen

April 15, 2026

Satsuki Katayama, Japan’s Finance Minister, told reporters in Washington that her talks with U. S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent focused on foreign‑exchange concerns. The meeting, held during Katayama’s visit to the U. S. , was described as “thorough” by her. Both sides agreed to keep their