President Donald Trump signed an executive order on April 18, 2026, directing the FDA to issue research guidance on ibogaine, a Schedule I substance prohibited in the U.S. but used abroad for conditions like PTSD, depression, and anxiety, while committing $50 million to federal studies and expanding Right to Try access for desperately ill patients. The order does not reclassify ibogaine and emphasizes treatments in advanced clinical trials. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., confirmed as Health Secretary, was present at related events.
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A domestic-related shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, early Sunday killed eight children aged 1 to 14 and wounded two adults across three locations, with the lone suspect—who was related to some victims—fatally shot by police after a vehicle chase. No officers were injured, and Louisiana State Police are investigating. The incident drew quotes from local officials describing it as unprecedented in scale.
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The United States and Iran have jointly stated that the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial shipping, following temporary ceasefires in conflicts involving Iran, the US, Israel, and a separate Israel-Lebanon truce. France and the UK hosted a meeting of nonbelligerent states in Paris and expressed readiness to lead a multinational mission to secure navigation once peace is achieved. The US maintains its blockade of Iranian ports pending a full peace deal.
US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on April 19, 2026, warning Iran of strikes on power plants and bridges if ongoing talks fail, as US negotiators including JD Vance prepare to arrive in Islamabad on Monday evening for a second round. The first round of talks last weekend ended without agreement under a two-week ceasefire, following Iran's firing in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. A US naval presence persists amid Iran's partial blockade of the strait since late February.
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An earthquake struck off Japan's northeastern coast on April 20, 2026, at around 4:53 p.m. local time, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue tsunami warnings for Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate prefectures with potential waves up to 3 meters. An 80-centimeter tsunami was observed near Kuji port in Iwate, and evacuations were urged amid suspensions of Shinkansen services. Magnitude reports remain disputed between 7.4 and 7.5.
Commercial ships, including Indian-flagged vessels, came under fire from Iran's military while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday, as verified by multiple sources. This occurred against the backdrop of a continuing US naval blockade of Iranian ports in the strait. India summoned Iran's ambassador to convey concerns over the incidents.
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Iran announced the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels, coinciding with a temporary Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. Donald Trump described the strait as 'open for business' while stating a U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports persists until a nuclear agreement is finalized. Trump expressed optimism for an imminent deal involving an indefinite suspension of Iran's nuclear program, though key details remain unconfirmed by Iranian sources.
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France and Britain chaired a meeting on April 17 where leaders demanded the unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz following Iran's declaration that the strait is open to commercial shipping during a 10-day ceasefire linked to Lebanon. Oil prices fell and stock markets rose amid the developments, while more than a dozen countries expressed willingness to join a defensive mission to protect navigation. The meeting followed U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran starting February 28, which prompted Iran's partial closure of the strait.
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President Donald Trump stated in interviews that a U.S.-Iran deal is imminent, with most points finalized and a meeting expected soon in Islamabad following the first round of talks there. This comes after a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon and Iran's announcement reopening the Strait of Hormuz. While Iran agreeing to turn over uranium is verified across sources, specifics on other concessions remain unverified.
The Supreme Court ruled against certain tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, a decision verified across multiple outlets. Importers paid $166 billion in these tariffs, though this figure is contradicted by one source. A U.S. Customs and Border Protection refund portal is set to launch soon, potentially reimbursing billions amid ongoing lawsuits from businesses.
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A two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, described as fragile, is set to expire this Wednesday, coinciding with a US naval blockade of Iranian ports and the seizure of an Iranian-flagged ship on Sunday. The US Navy fired on the ship Touska after it attempted to evade the blockade near the Strait of Hormuz. Details of ongoing negotiations remain unverified amid conflicting reports.
The U.S. Senate passed a short-term renewal of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) program on Friday, maintaining tools used by U.S. spy agencies for foreign intelligence collection. This action followed the derailment of a longer-term renewal proposal. Coverage is limited to left-center sources, raising questions about broader perspectives.