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Trump shrugs off Iran conflict and calls it 'small potatoes'

Trump shrugs off Iran conflict and calls it 'small potatoes'

President Donald Trump describes the conflict in Iran as "small potatoes" and said he agrees with Vice President JD Vance's assertion that what's going on in Iran is no longer a “war.” In an exchange with reporters on Friday, Trump said that U.S. strikes on I…

The News Flicker·September 4, 2026

Supreme Court gives GOP campaign committees a win on TV ad rates

Supreme Court gives GOP campaign committees a win on TV ad rates

The Supreme Court is clearing a legal block to cheaper TV ad time before the midterm elections, granting an emergency appeal from Republicans in a dispute over campaign ad prices. The justices paused a lower-court ruling favoring Democratic candidates who had…

The News Flicker·September 4, 2026

Benchmarks trade near day's high; oil& gas shares jump

Benchmarks trade near day's high; oil& gas shares jump

In addition to developments surrounding the US-Iran conflict and movements in crude oil and gold prices, market participants will closely track the upcoming quarterly earnings announcements of recently listed companies over the next few weeks. Investors are l…

The News Flicker·September 4, 2026

Iranian strikes on Jordan test kingdom's bonds with the US

Iranian strikes on Jordan test kingdom's bonds with the US

Jordan, a staunch U.S. ally that hosts American forces in the Mideast, has paid a price for its relationship with Washington. The alliance has made the kingdom’s military bases a target of repeat Iranian strikes. Despite the risk of more strikes, Jordanian le…

The News Flicker·September 4, 2026

One trapped worker rescued alive from a tunnel in Nepal

One trapped worker rescued alive from a tunnel in Nepal

An Nepal army spokesperson says rescuers have pulled one worker alive from a tunnel. The worker was rescued during an ongoing operation at the Trishul 3A tunnel, Nepal Army spokesperson Brig. Gen. Raja Ram Basnet said Friday. About 900 workers are missing fro…

The News Flicker·September 4, 2026

Vance says Iran fight isn't a 'war'

Vance says Iran fight isn't a 'war'

Vice President JD Vance says he wouldn't call the U.S. conflict with Iran a "war," despite recent escalations. On Thursday, Iran fired at U.S. ally Kuwait in retaliation for U.S. strikes. But Vance on Thursday emphasized the U.S. responsibility to act against…

The News Flicker·September 4, 2026