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Also known as: Brady Press Briefing Room

White House — executive office of the US President, site of diplomatic meetings and security incidents reported in Kenyan coverage.

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US sanctions Iranian exchange firms, warns against Hormuz tolls

The News

The United States imposed new sanctions on three Iranian foreign currency exchange firms to target Tehran's "financial lifelines" in the Middle East war, and the US Treasury Department warned that paying tolls to Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz could also trigger sanctions.

5 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Today

  1. US sanctions Iranian exchange firms, warns against Hormuz tolls

    The United States imposed new sanctions on three Iranian foreign currency exchange firms to target Tehran's "financial lifelines" in the Middle East war, and the US Treasury Department warned that paying tolls to Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz could also trigger sanctions.

    5 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. Trump rejects latest Iran negotiating proposal

    US President Donald Trump said Friday he was "not satisfied" with a new Iranian negotiating proposal, citing "tremendous discord" within Iran's leadership as the reason for stalled peace talks. Trump said the options ahead were either to make a deal or to attack Iran, adding he would prefer not to take military action "on a human basis."

    6 hours ago · Citizen Digital

Thursday 30 April

  1. FIFA President confirms Iran will play World Cup games in US

    FIFA President Gianni Infantino reaffirmed that Iran will participate in the 2026 World Cup and play their games in the United States as scheduled, despite uncertainty stemming from Middle East tensions since February.

    1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Yesterday

  1. Oil price spikes to highest since 2022 on Iran conflict

    Brent crude rose to more than $126 a barrel after a report that the US military plans to brief President Trump on potential military action in Iran, with energy prices climbing as peace talks stall and the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed. About 20% of the world's oil and LNG usually passes through the strait.

    30 April 2026 · Capital News

  2. Trump invites Iraqi PM-designate to US after government formation

    US President Donald Trump called Iraqi Prime Minister-designate Ali al-Zaidi to congratulate him on his nomination and extended a formal invitation to visit Washington following the formation of the government. The two discussed strategic bilateral relations and regional stability cooperation.

    30 April 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 28 April

  1. US releases limited Trump-portrait passports for 250th anniversary

    The US will release a limited number of commemorative passports featuring President Donald Trump's portrait as part of celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in July. The passports will be available to any American citizen applying at the Washington Passport Agency for as long as supplies last.

    29 April 2026 · Capital News

  2. King Charles III in New York to emphasize UK-US ties

    On the third day of a four-day state visit to the US marked by Iran-war tensions, King Charles III will use a New York trip to highlight cultural and economic ties between Britain and the United States. The visit includes a wreath-laying ceremony at the 9/11 memorial marking 25 years since the attacks, meetings with first responders and victims' families, and visits to an urban sustainable farming project and the New York Public Library.

    29 April 2026 · The Standard

  3. King Charles visits US amid UK-US bilateral tensions

    Britain's King Charles III began a four-day state visit to the United States on Monday, his first since ascending the throne, at a time of mounting strain in bilateral relations including disagreements over Iran strikes, NATO, trade, and Britain's digital services tax. Although royal diplomacy may help ease tensions, it is unlikely to resolve substantive disputes.

    29 April 2026 · The Standard

Monday 27 April

  1. White House reviews Trump security after Correspondents' Dinner shooting

    The White House will hold a meeting to review President Trump's security following a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday, where an armed suspect got near a ballroom with over 2,000 people including Trump and cabinet members; a federal agent was wounded in a brief exchange of gunfire, but is expected to fully recover.

    28 April 2026 · Capital News

  2. King Charles arrives in US for first state visit since 2007

    King Charles and Queen Camilla have begun a four-day state visit to the United States, arriving at Andrews military airbase in Maryland where they were greeted by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. The King will address Congress on Tuesday, where he is expected to call for defense of democratic values and reconciliation of the US-UK partnership.

    28 April 2026 · Capital News

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