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Iran Says War With U.S. Likely, Trump Unsatisfied
A senior Iranian officer warned that renewed fighting with the United States is likely, just as President Trump declared his dissatisfaction with Iran’s latest negotiation draft. The U.S. responded by
US pulls 5,000 troops from Germany in Trump-Merz feud
President Trump’s feud with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over Iran’s aggressive closure of the Strait of Hormuz has escalated into a concrete military shift: the U.S. will pull 5,000 troops from G
GOP Sen. Young: Trump must get Congress OK for future Iran strikes
Sen. Todd Young (R-Indiana) broke with the Trump administration Friday, insisting that Congress must authorize any renewed military action against Iran now that the 60-day War Powers Act deadline has
Trump sanctions Cuba, Cuba calls them collective punishment
Cuba’s foreign minister denounced President Trump’s new sanctions as collective punishment amid a massive May 1 rally, while Trump hinted at possible military pressure on the island.
U.S. blockade has cost Iran $4.8B in oil: Pentagon
The Pentagon estimates the U.S. naval blockade in the Gulf of Oman has denied Iran nearly $5 billion in oil revenue since April 13, stranding 31 tankers with 53 million barrels and pushing the country
US Shuts Gaza Coordination Center, ISF to Replace It
The Trump administration is winding down its U.S.-run Civil‑Military Coordination Center in Gaza, transferring its duties to a lean International Stabilization Force under Jasper Jeffers. Diplomats sa
Iran sends new peace deal response; Trump 'not satisfied'
Iran sent a new response to U.S. amendments on a draft peace deal via Pakistani mediators, but President Trump told reporters he is 'not satisfied' even as he acknowledged diplomacy is continuing alon
Trump rejects Iran's latest peace proposal
President Trump publicly rejected Iran's latest peace overture, saying he remains unsatisfied despite Tehran's softened conditions. While U.S. and Iranian officials grapple with the stalemate, Ukraine
Trump: War Powers Act unconstitutional, Iran war 60 days
President Donald Trump declared the War Powers Act unconstitutional while the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran entered its 60th day, a milestone that traditionally triggers congressional approval under
Trump: Iran Ceasefire Stops 60-Day War Powers Clock
President Trump told Congress in a Friday letter that the ongoing Iran ceasefire extended the 60-day War Powers Act deadline, while also announcing increased auto tariffs on the European Union and sig
Ukraine Overhauls Army With Pay Hikes, Discharge Plan
Ukraine announced sweeping army reforms on May 1, including higher infantry pay and phased discharge of long-serving soldiers, as US-mediated peace talks remain stalled four years into the war with Ru
Court Pauses The Onion's Infowars Takeover
The Texas Third Court of Appeals granted Alex Jones's appeal, pausing The Onion's planned takeover of Infowars days after the satirical outlet reached a deal to assume control of the conspiracy platfo
China Tells Rubio Taiwan Is Biggest U.S. Ties Risk
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a Thursday call that self-ruled Taiwan is the "biggest risk" in U.S.-China relations, prompting a sharp pushback from Taiwan ahe
Rallies under way as workers gather for International Labour Day - Al Jazeera
Workers across Europe and Asia took to the streets on May 1, using International Labour Day to protest soaring energy bills driven by Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Demonstrations have also b
Oil Moves Lower After Report of Iranian Response to US Proposals - Bloomberg
Iran has sent a fresh peace‑deal proposal to the United States through Pakistani mediators, prompting oil prices to slip as markets digest the diplomatic overture. The move follows weeks of heightened
Supreme Court Guts Voting Rights Act, States Race to Redraw Maps
The U.S. Supreme Court's 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais struck down a key provision of the Voting Rights Act, opening the door for Southern states to redraw congressional maps and dilute Black vot
Venice Biennale Jury Resigns Over Russian Awards Ban
The Venice Biennale’s entire jury stepped down after organizers barred Russian artists from awards, turning the world’s premier art festival into a flashpoint of geopolitical protest. The crisis, whic
Fed Hawkish Tone Pushes Thai Baht Toward 33.5
The Thai baht is sliding toward a 33‑per‑dollar level as the U.S. Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance fuels a stronger dollar and rising oil prices, while the Bank of Thailand holds rates steady.
U.S. Excluded from Global Climate Summit
World leaders gathered to map a fossil‑fuel exit, but the United States was left out of the talks, signaling a climate coalition that now sidelines the former superpower. The Guardian and Financial Ti
Venice Biennale Jury Resigns Over Awards Ban
Amid escalating geopolitical friction, the Venice Biennale’s international art jury quit just days before the opening, citing a dispute over a new awards ban. Reuters, The New York Times and CNN repor
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