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Trump's Project Freedom to escort Hormuz ships
Amid a surge of attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, President Trump unveiled “Project Freedom,” a naval escort mission to pull stranded ships out of the waterway. Iran’s Revolutiona
China, Philippines Trade Accusations Over Sandy Cay
China and the Philippines traded accusations on Sunday over competing incidents at Sandy Cay, an unoccupied South China Sea sandbar, with Beijing claiming Manila landed personnel illegally while Manil
China Blocks US Sanctions on Five Teapot Refineries
China’s Ministry of Commerce has issued a prohibition order to block US Treasury sanctions on five independent “teapot” refineries that buy discounted Iranian oil, arguing the measures breach internat
Iran Loses Millions of Jobs in US Port Blockade
Iran is losing millions of jobs as a US blockade of its ports, imposed amid a fragile ceasefire with Israel, drives up consumer prices and forces businesses to cut staff.
US to Withdraw 5,000 Troops From Germany
Germany's defence minister has called the US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops 'foreseeable' as Nato seeks clarification from Washington, with Trump signalling the cuts could go further than announced
North Korea calls US cyber crime accusations 'absurd slander'
North Korea dismissed U.S. claims of a massive cyber‑crime operation as "absurd slander," while Washington pointed to a recent Justice Department case that sentenced two Americans for funneling illici
Trump insists China trip will go on as planned; analysts say leaders' summit crucial to manage risks
Despite a deadlock with Iran and rising tensions in the Taiwan Strait, President Trump is pressing ahead with a May 14‑15 visit to Beijing, promising an amazing summit with Xi. Chinese analysts say th
Trump doubts Iran's 14‑point peace deal
On May 2, 2026, President Trump said he would examine Iran’s 14‑point peace proposal but expressed skepticism that its terms could be accepted. The plan, submitted to Pakistan, calls for an end to fig
Trump vows more US troop cuts after 5,000 pullout
President Trump announced on Saturday that he may order further U.S. troop withdrawals from Germany, building on a recent Pentagon directive that pulled about 5,000 service members out of the country.
Trump weighs Iran strikes as Tehran offers 14-point deal
President Trump told reporters Saturday he could order renewed military strikes against Iran if it 'misbehaves,' even as Tehran submitted a 14-point peace framework he already deemed unacceptable.
Zelensky Wins Drone Pacts, Iran War Fuels Russian Oil
President Zelensky turned the Iran‑Israel flare‑up into a diplomatic win, sealing drone‑tech pacts with Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar while the conflict lifts oil prices, bolstering Russia’s war che
North Korea Rejects US Cyber Threat Claims
North Korea dismissed U.S. accusations of a state‑run cyber threat as a political fabrication, pledging to defend its digital interests. Washington, meanwhile, has ramped up sanctions—most recently ta
Kim Jong Un urges youth to back North Korea war effort
Kim Jong Un told the Socialist Patriotic Youth League that North Korean youth are the vanguard of the regime’s war effort, tying their mobilization to the 14,000‑troop deployment alongside Russia in U
Zelensky warns Belarus as Russia ramps drone strikes
Ukraine's president warned that Belarus might become a covert launchpad for Russian strikes, while Russia's recent drone barrage of over 400 aircraft and claims of territorial gains keep civilian toll
Taiwan Lai Arrives in Eswatini After Flight Ban
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te finally touched down in Eswatini, the island’s sole African ally, after three neighboring states revoked his overflight permits under Chinese pressure. The trip, framed b
US Approves $8B Arms Sales to Gulf and Israel
Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz rattles shipping and Israel imposes a “yellow line” on Lebanese strikes. In this tense backdrop, the U.S. State Department green‑lighted over $8 billion in weap
Fibre‑optic drones reshape Ukraine, Lebanon fronts
Cheap, jam‑resistant fibre‑optic drones are reshaping the Russia‑Ukraine war and the fragile Israel‑Lebanon ceasefire, allowing swarming low‑altitude strikes that bypass conventional defenses. While R
Reform Targets 1,000 Seats; Starmer Faces Coup Threat
With UK local elections one week away, Reform UK is positioned for sweeping council seat gains while PM Keir Starmer faces an open threat of a Labour leadership challenge, with allies already warning
Ukraine Hits Russian Oil Sites as Fuel Prices Surge
Ukraine has stepped up a campaign of strikes on oil facilities deep inside Russia, a move highlighted by AP, the Institute for the Study of War and NBC News. While the attacks risk an environmental di
Trump Expands Cuba Sanctions, Hits Energy, Finance
On May 1, 2026, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that widens U.S. sanctions on Cuba, extending penalties to any foreign actors in key sectors and authorizing secondary sanctions to pre
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