Analysis-The Iran War Has Revealed Trump’s Pressure Point: the Economy

By Matt Spetalnick and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON, April 18 (Reuters) – Seven weeks of war have failed to topple Iran’s theocratic rulers or force them to meet all of ⁠President Donald ⁠Trump’s demands, but for U.S. adversaries and allies it has cast a spotlight on one of ⁠his central vulnerabilities: economic pressure. Even with Iran’s announcement …

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New Zealand Defends Military Patrol Flight Near China

April 18 (Reuters) – New Zealand on ⁠Saturday ⁠defended the actions ⁠of a military patrol aircraft flight near ​China after Beijing said it had undermined its security interests. China’s ‌foreign ministry said on ‌Friday that a New Zealand P-8A patrol aircraft ⁠had “conducted ⁠continuous close-in reconnaissance and harassment in the airspace and ​waters of the …

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Trump Set to Ease Restrictions on Psychedelic Drug Used to Treat PTSD

(Corrects name of advocacy group to Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions in paragraph 19) WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) – ⁠U.S. ⁠President Donald Trump is set to order the federal government ⁠to reevaluate restrictions on a psychedelic drug sometimes used internationally to treat post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health conditions, according to ​three people familiar with …

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2 Alaska-Based Soldiers Injured in Encounter With Brown Bear During Training Exercise

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Two U.S. Army soldiers have been injured after encountering a brown bear in a mountainous training area in Anchorage, the military said Friday. The incident happened Thursday as the soldiers were participating in a “land navigation training event” in Arctic Valley, part of the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson’s training area. The soldiers …

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Utah Judge Weighs Tyler Robinson Request to Ban TV From Courtroom

April 17 (Reuters) – A Utah judge on Friday ⁠weighed ⁠a request from Tyler Robinson, ⁠the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, to ban ​live broadcasts and cameras from the courtroom on grounds they violated his right to a fair trial. Robinson’s ‌lawyers said courtroom livestreams and photography ‌were leading to sensational and …

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Trump Ballroom Construction Allowed for Now, US Appeals Court Says

WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) – A U.S. appeals court ⁠allowed ⁠President Donald Trump’s administration ⁠on Friday night to continue construction of a $400 million ​ballroom on the site of the White House’s demolished East Wing, setting ‌a June hearing to review ‌a Washington judge’s order halting the project. An order by a three‑judge ⁠panel of …

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Winning Numbers Drawn in Friday’s Mega Millions

ATLANTA (AP) — The winning numbers in Friday evening’s drawing of the “Mega Millions” game were: 38-43-44-49-62, Mega Ball: 8 (thirty-eight, forty-three, forty-four, forty-nine, sixty-two, Mega Ball: eight Estimated jackpot: $130 million Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Photos You Should See – April …

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