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April 9, 2026

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Trump’s signature to appear on paper currency in a first for a sitting president

President Donald Trump is adding his name to U.S. dollar bills, the first time a sitting president’s signature will go on paper currency, the Treasury Department announced Thursday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Trump’s signature will go on the bills in honor of the country’s 250th anniversary, the Treasury said. Historically, paper currency carries the signatures of the treasury secretary and the treasurer. “The President’s mark on history as the architect of America’s Golden Age economic revival is undeniable,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a statement. “Printing his signature

April 9, 2026

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Iran and US could agree ceasefire today as details of major deal emerge

Iran and the US have been presented with a temporary ceasefire proposal that could be signed off today, news agencies report, as IRGC‑linked media dismiss the notion of a short‑term truce ‘under the shadow of war’ 08:34, 06 Apr 2026Updated 16:31, 06 Apr 2026 The proposal reportedly includes a 45-day ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz(Image: AFP via Getty Images) A dramatic two-tier ceasefire proposal that would include reopening the Strait of Hormuz could take effect today, according to reports. Iran and the US have been presented with a framework – tentatively dubbed the “Islamabad Accord” –

April 9, 2026

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U.S. has violated ceasefire agreement, Iran parliamentary speaker says

Iran’s parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, accused the U.S. on Wednesday of violating the two-week ceasefire agreement. “The deep historical distrust we hold toward the United States stems from its repeated violations of all forms of commitments — a pattern that has regrettably been repeated once again,” Ghalibaf said in a statement posted on social media. Three parts of Iran’s 10-point ceasefire proposal have been violated, Ghalibaf said. The violations are Israel’s continued attacks on Lebanon, the entry of a drone into Iranian airspace, and the denial of the Islamic Republic’s right to enrich uranium, he said. “In such situation,

April 8, 2026

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Within a day, the Iran-U.S. ceasefire began breaking down. Markets shrugged

Iran’s parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said Wednesday that three clauses of the 10-point ceasefire framework with the United States had already been violated, despite negotiations not beginning. Ghalibaf cited continued Israeli strikes in Lebanon; a drone shot down over Iran’s Fars province; and what Tehran called a denial of its right to uranium enrichment. “In such situation, a bilateral ceasefire or negotiations is unreasonable,” he wrote in a statement posted to X. The Strait of Hormuz remained largely blocked, with only four tanker transits recorded on the day, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence. Markets barely flinched on the

April 8, 2026

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Disney Earns Record-Breaking 96 News & Documentary Emmy Award Nominations

The Walt Disney Company has earned a record-breaking 96 news and documentary Emmy Award Nominations. These nominations spanned Disney’s content brands and studios, ABC News and National Geographic. National Geographic itself earned 51 of these nominations. This is the most that National Geographic has ever earned. Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller earned 25 of these nominations. This also marks the third year in a row that Trafficked has received the most nominations for a single title. This includes Outstanding Recorded News Program. ABC News saw its best nomination year since 1969. It earned 47 nominations, the most for any broadcast network.

April 8, 2026

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The Walt Disney Company breaks a News & Documentary Emmy record with 96 nominations

The Walt Disney Company has officially set another record by earning 96 News & Documentary Emmy Award nominations across content brands and studios ABC News and National Geographic. Setting their own record, National Geographic earned 51 nominations, with “Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller” leading the way with 25 nods. The show has received the most nominations for a single title for the third year in a row. ABC News earned 47 nominations total, the most for any broadcast network. This marks their most nominations in a single year since 1969. “ABC World News Tonight with David Muir” was nominated for

April 8, 2026

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US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Iran Declares ‘Historic Victory’ as US Accepts 10-Point Plan; Trump Announces Two-Week Ceasefire

644 US-Iran War Updates: Iran has claimed it has achieved a great victory and forced the United States to accept its 10-point plan, according to a statement from Iran’s Supreme National Security Council. As part of the plan, the US has in principle agreed to lift all primary and secondary sanctions against Iran, accept Iran’s nuclear enrichment, and recognize its continued control over the Strait of Hormuz, the council said. “The enemy, in its unfair, unlawful, and criminal war against the Iranian nation, has suffered an undeniable, historic, and crushing defeat,” the statement read. US-Iran War Updates: What Did Trump

April 8, 2026

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Ray Stevens broken neck, fall put country star in hospital

April 7, 2026, 3:33 p.m. ET Country star Ray Stevens is on the road to recovery after recently breaking his neck in a fall. The Grammy-winning singer, 87, suffered a fall on Sunday, March 29, and broke his neck, according to a press release shared with USA TODAY on April 7 by a representative for Stevens, Don Murry Grubbs. He was “briefly hospitalized” in the Nashville area but is now at home and recovering. “Doctors have advised Stevens to wear a neck brace for approximately four weeks. Despite the injury, he remains fully mobile and in good spirits as he

April 8, 2026

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The Walt Disney Company breaks a News & Documentary Emmy record with 96 nominations

The Walt Disney Company has officially set another record by earning 96 News & Documentary Emmy Award nominations across content brands and studios ABC News and National Geographic. Setting their own record, National Geographic earned 51 nominations, with “Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller” leading the way with 25 nods. The show has received the most nominations for a single title for the third year in a row. ABC News earned 47 nominations total, the most for any broadcast network. This marks their most nominations in a single year since 1969. “ABC World News Tonight with David Muir” was nominated for

April 8, 2026

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BREAKING: US, Iran agree to 11th-hour truce after Trump apocalyptic threats

The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire. The agreement came barely an hour before the expiration of the deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump had demanded that Iran temporarily reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz. If Iran refuses, Trump had threatened to destroy Iran. Iran also agreed to talks with the U.S. aimed at ending the conflict. Get the latest news delivered to your inbox Sign up for The Manila Times newsletters By signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy