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Trump meets oil execs on Iran blockade, gas prices
President Trump convened a White House meeting with top oil executives and senior officials to plan how to sustain a possible Iran blockade while limiting its impact on U.S. consumers amid soaring gas
Hegseth Grilled on $25B Iran War Cost
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth endured hostile questioning from Democrats at his first congressional hearing since the Iran war began, with the Pentagon disclosing a $25 billion price tag and Hegs
Russia Cuts Victory Day Parade Over Ukrainian Threat
After months of Russian strikes that have killed at least 84 civilians in Ukraine, Moscow announced it will trim its May 9 Victory Day parade, citing an expanding Ukrainian threat. Reuters, the Washin
Drone diplomacy wins Ukraine valuable allies, but now it must deliver
Zelenskiy is turning Ukraine’s low‑cost drone expertise into a diplomatic asset, sealing defense deals with Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia and others, while promising to export its spa
Colombia Election Faces Violence Spike, 21 Killed
Colombia’s upcoming presidential election is being shaped by a surge in armed‑group violence, including a 21‑person bombing by a FARC dissident faction, raising doubts over President Petro’s “total pe
Kim Praises North Korean Troops Who Died to Avoid
Kim Jong-un has publicly endorsed a policy of self-sacrifice by North Korean troops in Russia’s Kursk region, praising soldiers who detonated grenades to avoid capture by Ukrainian forces—confirming l
Trump urged to prioritize Taiwan over China talks
A national security analyst urges President Trump to maintain focus on strengthening U.S.-Taiwan ties amid rising Iran tensions, emphasizing Taiwan’s strategic military, economic, and technological co
Petro warns capitalism threatens at Colombia summit
At a historic climate summit in Santa Marta, Colombian President Gustavo Petro denounced capitalism’s fossil‑fuel‑driven model as a “suicidal” threat to humanity, while 57 nations debated roadmaps, de
Putin’s WWII Parade Cuts Tanks and Missiles For Use in Ukraine War - Bloomberg
Putin stripped the May 9 Victory Day parade of its signature tanks and missile systems, redirecting them to the Ukraine front as Russia’s war effort falters. Bloomberg, Politico.eu and Reuters all con
Ukrainian Drones Ignite Fires at Russian Oil Facilities
Ukrainian drones set fire to multiple Russian oil facilities, including a Perm region plant, an Orenburg refinery, and the Tuapse Rosneft refinery, prompting evacuations and a Kremlin rebuke amid risi
Trump‑Xi Summit to Spotlight Taiwan Independence
As Trump prepares for a Beijing summit with Xi, China will foreground Taiwan independence, a flashpoint that tests U.S. commitments and underscores Beijing’s broader push to cement its global clout am
Trump‑Xi May Summit Puts Taiwan at Center
At the May summit, President Trump and Xi Jinping will make Taiwan the central issue, a sharp reversal from their 2025 meeting. Chinese officials press for a softer U.S. stance on independence, while
Mali junta readies counter‑offensive after Kidal loss
A coordinated rebel offensive in Mali seized Kidal, killed Defence Minister Sadio Camara and threatened Bamako, leaving the junta’s future hinging on a counter‑offensive, shifting alliances and intern
Japan PM Takaichi visits Vietnam, Australia for energy ties
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi begins a May 1‑5 tour of Vietnam and Australia, using the trip to push a revised Indo‑Pacific strategy and deepen energy‑security and critical‑mineral ties amid
Malaysia to slash federal operating budgets due to Iran war costs
Malaysia will slash 2026 federal operating budgets after the Iran‑related oil shock drove fuel subsidies to RM7 bn a month, forcing ministries to submit cut proposals by May 15. The move comes as the
Senate Blocks Cuba War Powers Resolution 51-47
The Republican-led U.S. Senate voted 51-47 along party lines to block a Democratic war powers resolution that would have required President Trump to obtain congressional approval before launching mili
Trump snubbed by gathering of global leaders in Colombia - Euronews.com
Global leaders gathered in Colombia to accelerate a fossil‑fuel exit as Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz drives oil prices up, while former President Trump was conspicuously excluded, highlight
United Arab Emirates says it will leave OPEC effective May 1 - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Amid Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and India’s mounting fuel‑import delays, the United Arab Emirates announced it will exit OPEC on May 1. The departure removes a key producer from the carte
Why Japan is now opening its door to lethal weapons exports
Japan has scrapped its half‑century ban on lethal weapons exports, opening sales to 17 allies amid rising threats from China and North Korea. The move unlocks a $6.5 billion frigate deal with Australi
How China and Russia Can Exploit the Iran War
While Iran’s Hormuz blockade and Israel’s new Lebanon strike line dominate headlines, a Foreign Affairs op‑ed warns that Russia and China are already turning the Iran war into a strategic windfall—usi
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