Author: Press Room

Wall Street extended its rally on Thursday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising alongside fresh record highs in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite, as investors grew increasingly optimistic about a potential easing of geopolitical tensions tied to the Iran conflict.The S&P 500 rose 0.26% to close at 7,041.28, while the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.36% to settle at 24,102.70. Both indices notched intraday and closing records, with the Nasdaq extending its winning streak to 12 consecutive sessions—its longest run since 2009. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 115 points, or 0.24%, to end at 48,578.72.For the week, the S&P…

NewsFeedLebanon’s residents say they are wary of trusting that Israel will abide by the ceasefire agreement announced by US President Donald Trump. Al Jazeera’s Justin Salhani reports from Beirut where residents tell him they are not celebrating.Published On 16 Apr 202616 Apr 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

Author Ahmed Barakat Author Ahmed Barakat Part of the Team Since Aug 2025 About Author Ahmed Balaha is a journalist and copywriter based in Georgia with a growing focus on blockchain technology, DeFi, AI, privacy, digital assets, and fintech innovation. Share Fact Checked by CryptoNews Editorial Team Author CryptoNews Editorial Team Part of the Team Since Sep 2018 About Author The CryptoNews editorial team is composed of seasoned writers specializing in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Their expertise ensures comprehensive, accurate, and insightful content for… Last updated:  April 16, 2026 XRP is outpacing both Bitcoin and Ethereum with a margin right…

Famed investor Michael Burry is wading back into beaten-down software stocks, betting the recent sell-off was driven more by technical factors than deteriorating business fundamentals. The “Big Short” investor said in a Wednesday Substack post that a “reflexive positive feedback loop” between falling equity prices and stress in bank debt tied to software companies helped accelerate their declines, creating what he sees now as a buying opportunity. “I do not believe the technical pressures brought on by the private credit/software debt issues are big enough to affect these stocks for much longer,” he wrote. The move back into the stocks…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. found himself in a shouting match with a congresswoman after she questioned him about previous comments he made about Black children during a budget hearing Thursday.Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Ala., confronted Kennedy about remarks he made during a 2024 podcast interview alleging that all Black children are overmedicated and need to be “reparented.””Mr. Secretary, you’ve already admitted that you are not a board-certified physician, and you’ve already admitted you did not go to medical school. Have you ever reparented or parented, I should say,…

Husband of missing US woman taken into custody in Bahamas, attorney reveals new details Brian Hooker’s attorney, Terrel A. Butler, addresses the arrest of the husband of missing US woman Lynette Hooker, who vanished in the Bahamas. Butler denies allegations of domestic violence made by Lynette’s daughter, Karli Aylesworth, suggesting her grief and medical history may influence her statements. The attorney describes the challenging sea conditions during the search. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The daughter of a woman who remains missing in The Bahamas lashed out against her stepfather after arriving on Great Abaco Island on…

It was a stunning and improbable run to the U Sports national tournament to cap off Brett Gibson’s 20th season at the helm of the Queen’s Gaels men’s hockey program. But perhaps even more stunning is the fact that it would be his last. This week, the Queen’s men’s hockey coach decided to step down.It was an announcement that caught many in Canadian university hockey circles by surprise.“I missed too much time away from my family,” Gibson said. “And that’s the biggest love of my life. Hockey’s always secondary. So I just wanted to make sure I was a dad…

The Prime Minister has sidestepped questions after US President Donald Trump again attacked Australia over its position on the war with Iran.

The two reached a ceasefire after the four-day armed conflict. Pakistan publicly credited US President Donald Trump for helping broker a ceasefire – something he continues to include in the many wars he claims to have ended and for which Pakistan formally nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize last year. India has repeatedly said that there was no US mediation involved in the truce. Pakistan has continued to make its diplomatic mark. In May 2025, Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir – elevated to the rank of Field Marshall after Operation Sindoor – was feted in the White House, souring rosy…

Published On 16 Apr 202616 Apr 2026The State Department in the United States has announced it is restricting visas for “individuals from countries in our hemisphere who support our adversaries in undermining America’s interests in our region”.Thursday’s statement underlined that 26 individuals had already seen their visas stripped as part of the policy.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listThe State Department’s stance comes as President Donald Trump seeks to expand US influence across the Western Hemisphere, as part of a platform he calls the “Donroe Doctrine”, a riff on the 19th-century Monroe Doctrine.Since taking office for a second term,…