April 19, 2026 – War in Iran Updates
Iran says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz again, calling the decision a response to a continued blockade of its ports by the United States.
The Iranian military on Saturday said control of the strategic waterway, through which 20 percent of globally traded oil transits, has “returned to its previous state”, with reports saying Iranian gunboats fired at a merchant vessel as it attempted to cross.
April 19, 2026 – Trending News Worldwide
A three-judge appeals court panel is allowing construction of President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom to continue — for now.
In a decision late Friday, the panel granted an administrative stay of an earlier injunction blocking above-ground construction of the White House ballroom.
April 19, 2026 – On science and technology
Tesla is expanding its robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston, according to a social media post from the company.
The post says simply that “Robotaxi is now rolling out in Dallas & Houston 🤠” and includes a 14-second video showing Tesla vehicles driving without human monitors or drivers in the front seat.
April 19, 2026 – Flood Control Scandal Monitor
MANILA, Philippines — Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Bulacan First District engineer Henry Alcantara has testified before the Sandiganbayan that he delivered P800 million to former lawmaker Zaldy Co in a single cash delivery as part of their deals involving infrastructure projects.
☕ April 19, 2026 – PH Trending News
PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Three alleged drug traders were arrested in a buy-bust operation late Friday afternoon that led to the confiscation of seven kilograms of suspected shabu worth an estimated P47.6 million in Barangay Divisoria, Zamboanga City.
April 19 – News Updates on Former President Rodrigo Duterte
The “for sale” sign reportedly posted at the house of former President Rodrigo Duterte in Davao City has been removed, according to a report of Super Radyo Davao read on Super Radyo dzBB.
🍵 April 19, 2026 Coverage: VP Sara Duterte Updates
Vice President Sara Duterte is blown away by the stunning rice terraces in Ifugao, regarded among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
The Vice President made her way the Nagacadan Rice Terraces and Open-Air Museum during a recent visit to Ifugao, haling the magnificent living cultural landscape.
🍵 April 18, 2026 Coverage: VP Sara Duterte Updates
BY any legal or political standard, impeachment is meant to be a solemn constitutional process, not a theater for speculative narratives or unverified accusations. Yet the April 14 hearing before the House Committee on Justice raises a troubling question: Why would lawmakers anchor such grave proceedings on the testimony of a deeply compromised figure like Ramil Madriaga?
April 18 – News Updates on Former President Rodrigo Duterte
The camp of drug war victims could still avail legal remedies to hold the former president Rodrigo Duterte accountable for alleged crimes against humanity in case the International Criminal Court’s Appeals Chamber ruled in his favor and dismissed the case for “lack of jurisdiction.”
☕ April 18, 2026 – PH Trending News
MANILA, Philippines — In a community, some sources of noise may irritate neighbors — but that doesn’t automatically make them a “nuisance” that can be a ground for claiming damages.