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China is very happy that I am permanently opening the Strait of Hormuz.

Trump claims China is happy he's "permanently opening" the Strait of Hormuz, citing a deal on weapons to Iran.

April 15, 2026 at 2:46 pm Donald Trump Truth Social diplomacy

China is very happy that I am permanently opening the Strait of Hormuz. I am doing it for them, also – And the World. This situation will never happen again. They have agreed not to send weapons to Iran. President Xi will give me a big, fat, hug when I get there in a few weeks. We are working together smartly, and very well! Doesn’t that beat fighting??? BUT REMEMBER, we are very good at fighting, if we have to – far better than anyone else!!! President DJT

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Wednesday, 26 August 2026 Updated continuously

environment August 26, 2026 at 7:32 pm 14 minutes ago New

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An Israeli national is missing in Nepal following a devastating landslide that destroyed five villages and killed at least 95 people.

Economy August 26, 2026 at 7:31 pm 14 minutes ago New

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Transportation August 26, 2026 at 7:16 pm 29 minutes ago New

Road Fatalities Down in the First Seven Months of 2026

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Transportation August 26, 2026 at 7:01 pm 44 minutes ago New

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Road accident fatalities in Israel dropped to 38 in July 2026, down from 49 in July 2025, according to Central Bureau of Statistics data.

Crime August 26, 2026 at 6:46 pm 59 minutes ago New

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Economy August 26, 2026 at 6:31 pm 1 hour ago New

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Economy August 26, 2026 at 6:16 pm 1 hour ago New

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military August 26, 2026 at 6:01 pm 2 hours ago New

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Crime August 26, 2026 at 5:34 pm 2 hours ago New

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military August 26, 2026 at 4:47 pm 3 hours ago New

IDF soldiers apprehended a terrorist with a knife who planned to carry out an attack. IDF soldiers, under the direction of the Shin Bet, apprehended a terrorist earlier today (Wednesday) at the Gannot Junction in the Samaria Brigade after

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