Iran War Live Updates: Two Ships Are Fired On As Iran Says the Strait of Hormuz is Closed

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they were closing the strait until the U.S. blockade is lifted. Two ships reported being hit as they tried to cross …
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Iran War Live Updates: Two Ships Are Fired On As Iran Says the Strait of Hormuz is Closed

Published on: April 18, 2026, 10:00 pm

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they were closing the strait until the U.S. blockade is lifted. Two ships reported being hit as they tried to cross the strait.

U.S. Officials Visited Havana to Lay Out Proposals for Cuban Reforms

Published on: April 18, 2026, 8:17 pm

The delegation told Cuba’s leadership that it had only a narrow window of time to make the economic and political changes demanded by the Trump administration.

Kyiv Mass Shooting Kills 6 and Gunman Is Shot Dead After Taking Hostages in Grocery

Published on: April 18, 2026, 8:43 pm

It was the deadliest mass shooting in Ukraine in years, where firearms have proliferated since the war with Russia began.

A Potent Threat in Strait of Hormuz: Iran’s ‘Mosquito Fleet’

Published on: April 18, 2026, 2:40 pm

Although much of the regular Iranian navy is destroyed, the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps can still deploy small, speedy boats to disrupt shipping.

Pope Says News Outlets Misread Some of His Remarks as Criticism of Trump

Published on: April 18, 2026, 9:07 pm

Pope Leo responded directly on Monday to a presidential attack. But since then, he said, some of his statements during his Africa trip have been misconstrued.

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The ‘First Year of Retirement’ Spending Trap That Can Catch Anyone
Not overspending but still enjoying your retirement can be a balancing act.
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The ‘Power Decade’ Strategy: How to Build a Retirement Fund Between 50 and 60 When You’re Starting Late
At age 50, you can start making catch-up contributions to retirement savings accounts.
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Diamond Prices Just Hit a 100-Year Low. So Why Isn’t Jewelry Getting Any Cheaper?
Lab-grown diamonds slash prices, but soaring gold keeps jewelry costs stubbornly high.
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If You’re Planning to Travel This Summer, You Should Buy Flights Right Now
Iran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a major oil shipping channel, driving up jet fuel costs.
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