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Iran has granted its commanders more autonomy over militias in Iraq, allowing some to act without Tehran’s approval. Three militia members and two other officials described the shift to The Associated Press, on condition of anonymity to speak freely about sen…
The News Flicker·April 21, 2026
Rising minimum wages and worker unrest in the NCR are poised to increase living costs in gated communities and inflate construction expenses. Facility management firms will likely pass higher labor costs to residents via maintenance charges, while developers …
The News Flicker·April 21, 2026
Global oil prices are surging due to a war in the Middle East. This is increasing demand for biofuels made from crops. Countries in Asia are boosting biofuel use to reduce reliance on expensive oil imports. While some worry about food prices, experts believe …
The News Flicker·April 21, 2026
The petitioner argued before the Punjab and Haryana High Court that his deceased brother’s estate should devolve upon him rather than the man’s widow as per the Meo tribe’s custom.
The News Flicker·April 21, 2026
Israel’s UN ambassador publicly accused France, China, and Pakistan of making secret payments to Iran for safe passage through the blockaded Strait of Hormuz. The accusations stem from reports that commercial vessels from these nations transited the strait de…
The News Flicker·April 21, 2026
The U.S. Department of the Treasury (USDT) has extended a sanctions waiver permitting transactions involving Russian crude oil through mid-May 2026, according to an official document issued on Friday, April 17. The extension, designated as General License 86E…
The News Flicker·April 21, 2026
Virginia voters are deciding on a mid-decade redistricting plan that could help Democrats gain four more U.S. House seats. The proposed constitutional amendment bypasses the state's bipartisan commission, allowing lawmakers to use new districts approved for t…
The News Flicker·April 21, 2026
Kevin Warsh is taking another step toward his decade-long goal of winning the top job at the Federal Reserve by appearing at a hearing before the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday. But the role that he may eventually assume could turn out vastly different t…
The News Flicker·April 21, 2026
The prospect of a second round of talks was uncertain Tuesday after Iran’s chief negotiator accused the United States of wanting his country to surrender.
The News Flicker·April 21, 2026
Across Shreveport, Louisiana, schools were limping through the day, stung by the deadliest mass shooting in the U.S. in more than two years. Seven siblings and a cousin were killed Sunday. The children ranged in age from 3 to 11. At a preschool program in the…
The News Flicker·April 20, 2026
An Iranian citizen who was indicted more than a decade ago on charges that he shipped military sonar equipment from the U.S. to Iran in violation of American trade sanctions has been extradited to Seattle. Reza Dindar was indicted in 2014 on charges that incl…
The News Flicker·April 20, 2026
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is out of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet after multiple allegations of abusing her position, including an affair with a subordinate and drinking on the job. She is the third Trump Cabinet member to leave recently. Reports…
The News Flicker·April 20, 2026