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US President Trump: Iran’s performance in allowing oil to pass through the Strait of Hormuz is very bad.

New Zealand's manufacturing performance index in March was 53.2, compared with the previous value of 55.

The Florida Attorney General launched an investigation into OpenAI.

The White House has warned its employees not to place bets on prediction markets in light of the war with Iran.

The U.S. Senate Banking Committee no longer plans to hold a confirmation hearing for Federal Reserve chairman nominee Kevin Warsh next week.

British Prime Minister's Office: Starmer and the President of the United Arab Emirates agreed to further deepen UK-UAE relations in areas such as innovation, trade and investment.

US President Trump: The Wall Street Journal, one of the world’s worst and most inaccurate “editorial boards,” claims I “declared premature victory in Iran.” In fact, it's a win and there's nothing "premature" about it at all!

The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a $4.76 billion fixed-price contract to produce the Patriot PAC-3 missile segment enhanced missile.

A U.S. judge ordered the U.S. Department of Defense to implement a ruling that restored media interview rights.

Sumitomo Electric plans to invest 15.9 billion yen (US$100 million) to build a new tungsten production plant that will increase tungsten production capacity by 50%.

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Karas: Called for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon.

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Callas: Urges all parties to ensure freedom of navigation and free and safe passage in the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. President Trump issued a long article slamming well-known American hosts Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly and Candace Owens for their criticism of the Iran war.

In the week to April 13, foreign central banks held US Treasury bonds - US$38.814 billion, compared with the previous value of US$37.791 billion.

British Prime Minister's Office: Starmer discussed with US President Trump the need to develop practical plans to resume shipping as soon as possible and agreed to speak again soon.

U.S. President Trump said he had "no idea" about Melania's statement.

U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Landau summoned Iraqi Ambassador to the United States Nizar Shiroullah today. Landau strongly condemned the attacks launched by militia groups in Iraq against U.S. diplomatic personnel and facilities.

The Dow Jones Index closed up 275.88 points, or 0.58%, at 48185.80 points on April 9 (Thursday);The S&P 500 Index closed up 41.8 points on April 9 (Thursday) 5 points, an increase of 0.62%, to 6824.66 points;The Nasdaq Composite Index closed up 187.42 points, or 0.83%, to 22822.42 points on April 9 (Thursday).

Mercedes-Benz USA reported first-quarter 2026 retail sales of 78,500 vehicles.

Canada's foreign minister strongly condemns Israeli air strikes on Lebanon.