The World Web Times - worldwebtimes.com https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html European Union is preparing an entry ban for the participants of the Russian war against Ukraine, according to Kaja Kallas. EU foreign ministers discussed the initiative during a meeting in Luxembourg. Tucker Carlson, once one of President Donald Trump’s fiercest supporters, said during a recent episode of his podcast he and other prominent people who backed Trump ahead of the 2024 election are “implicated” in what’s going on in the Middle East. “We’ll be tormented by it for a long time,” Carlson said. “And I want to say I’m sorry for misleading people, and it was not intentional.” More: https://www.newsnationnow.com/politics/tucker-carlson-trump-support-iran/ European Union is preparing an entry ban for the participants of the Russian war against Ukraine, according to Kaja Kallas. EU foreign ministers discussed the initiative during a meeting in Luxembourg. Tucker Carlson, once one of President Donald Trump’s fiercest supporters, said during a recent episode of his podcast he and other prominent people who backed Trump ahead of the 2024 election are “implicated” in what’s going on in the Middle East. “We’ll be tormented by it for a long time,” Carlson said. “And I want to say I’m sorry for misleading people, and it was not intentional.” More: https://www.newsnationnow.com/politics/tucker-carlson-trump-support-iran/ Venice may be relocated due to flood risks Venice may be relocated due to flood risks Venice may be relocated due to flood risks College student from China charged with illegally taking photos of US military planes Israel will face resistance if troops stay in Lebanon, Speaker Berri says Iranian #Regime Mouthpiece ‘Kayhan’: ‘#Bahrain Belongs To #Iran’; Iranian Official: We Will ‘Know What To Do’ If Bahraini Soil Is Again ‘Used Against Us’ By The U.S. And #Israel – Report and audio here http://ow.ly/ZyWg50YNBCK Virginia special election: How many seats could Democrats gain with redistricting proposal? https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5841081-virginia-special-election-how-many-seats-could-democrats-gain-with-redistricting-proposal/ Israel celebrates Independence Day When a power struggle between federal agencies closed the skies over El Paso. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/us/politics/a-squabble-in-dc-yields-chaos-in-el-paso.html Virginia special election: How many seats could Democrats gain with redistricting proposal? https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5841081-virginia-special-election-how-many-seats-could-democrats-gain-with-redistricting-proposal/ Israel celebrates Independence Day When a power struggle between federal agencies closed the skies over El Paso. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/20/us/politics/a-squabble-in-dc-yields-chaos-in-el-paso.html Azerbaijan becomes bridge between civilisations with its multicultural strategy Government reshuffle in Georgia: interior minister moves to State Security Service, former intelligence chief becomes state minister Warsh came under fire from Democrats in the Senate over his plans to divest tens of millions of dollars in financial assets if confirmed to lead the central bank https://reut.rs/3QDo6Ud Warsh told senators he would make monetary policy decisions independent of any advice or pressure from President Trump, highlighting success in keeping inflation low as the ‘plot armor’ that would insulate the central bank from criticism https://reut.rs/3QDo6Ud NATO criticises Russian and Chinese nuclear stances, urges cooperation with US As U.S.-Iran ceasefire deadline nears, uncertainty hangs over possible talks – The Tribune-Democrat United Kingdom speeds up clean energy push amid rising gas prices Russia’s occupation, disinformation and ‘Western campaigns’ — new report by Georgia’s State Security Service Kobakhidze Announces Changes in Law Enforcement, Security Leadership Senators are grilling President Trump’s pick for Fed chair, Kevin Warsh, on the central bank’s independence, his personal wealth and more. Follow our live coverage of the hearing here. https://nyti.ms/4ez0nOP Trump says Fed nominee should cut rates right away https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5840791-trump-fed-rates-warsh-confirmation/ Kobakhidze Announces Changes in Law Enforcement, Security Leadership Senators are grilling President Trump’s pick for Fed chair, Kevin Warsh, on the central bank’s independence, his personal wealth and more. Follow our live coverage of the hearing here. https://nyti.ms/4ez0nOP Trump says Fed nominee should cut rates right away https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5840791-trump-fed-rates-warsh-confirmation/ WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT A supermarket shooting in Kyiv that left seven dead has fueled calls to loosen restrictions on handgun ownership for self-defense in Ukraine pic. Kobakhidze Announces Changes in Law Enforcement, Security Leadership Senators are grilling President Trump’s pick for Fed chair, Kevin Warsh, on the central bank’s independence, his personal wealth and more. Follow our live coverage of the hearing here. https://nyti.ms/4ez0nOP Trump says Fed nominee should cut rates right away https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5840791-trump-fed-rates-warsh-confirmation/ Crossing the Divide ⚡️ ‘Positive decision’ on 90 billion euro Ukraine loan possible within 24 hours, EU chief diplomat says. https://kyivindependenm/ukraine-expects-90-billion-loan Kobakhidze Announces Changes in Law Enforcement, Security Leadership Senators are grilling President Trump’s pick for Fed chair, Kevin Warsh, on the central bank’s independence, his personal wealth and more. Follow our live coverage of the hearing here. https://nyti.ms/4ez0nOP Trump says Fed nominee should cut rates right away https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5840791-trump-fed-rates-warsh-confirmation/ US and Iran signal new ceasefire talks in Islamabad as truce nears end Япония начнет экспортировать оружие? 台灣TV新聞｜即時新聞、政治、財經、生活娛樂｜最新頭條報導 ‘I Expect To Be Bombing’: #Trump Warns #Iran He Doesn’t Want To Extend #Ceasefire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozeOhVBeTHE Spotify – Official Site UN plans emergency evacuation of trapped ships in the Persian Gulf https://thenewsandtimes.blogspom/2026/04/strait-of-hormuz-crisis-and-political.html #Trump defends #FBI changes after #KashPatel takes office — Following the swearing-in of Kash Patel, President Trump dismissed concerns about agency firings by claiming that rank-and-file agents are happy with the new direction. Strait of Hormuz Crisis and Political Shakeups: Tensions are boiling over in the Middle East as Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz amid a U.S. naval blockade, sending oil prices soaring. Meanwhile, stateside politics is in high gear with major shifts at the FBI and a pivotal redistricting vote in Virginia. https://thenewsandtimes.blogspom/2026/04/strait-of-hormuz-crisis-and-political.ht Strait of Hormuz Crisis and Political Shakeups: Tensions are boiling over in the Middle East as Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz amid a U.S. naval blockade, sending oil prices soaring. Meanwhile, stateside politics is in high gear with major shifts at the FBI and a pivotal redistricting vote in Virginia. Baku to host UFC Fight Night until 2028 Driven by the pressures of war, Iran gives its field commanders more power over militias in Iraq – WHEC.com Putin says Russia “knows how it will end” in Ukraine but will not announce war goals publicly