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Iran Reviews US Proposal as Oil Prices Drop 11%
Iran announced it is reviewing a new U.S. proposal that could end the Gulf war, while U.S. President Trump hailed potential progress and global oil markets reacted with an 11% plunge in Brent crude.
China Readies J-35AE Stealth Fighter for Pakistan
China's state broadcaster has aired footage of a J-35AE export-variant stealth fighter with AVIC markings, the first full operational display, with Pakistan viewed as the lead buyer for up to 40 units
Iranian VLCCs Breach Hormuz Blockade, Reroute via Lombok
Two Iranian supertankers carrying 3.8 million barrels of crude evaded the US Navy's Strait of Hormuz blockade over the weekend, transiting the Lombok Strait en route to Indonesia's Riau Archipelago —
China Supplies Shahed Drone Parts to Iran, Russia
China keeps feeding Iran’s Shahed drone program and Russia’s war machine with components, sidestepping U.S. sanctions, while Bloomberg and Ukrainian Pravda confirm that roughly 90% of a key Russian sy
Trump Pauses Project Freedom After Iran Deal Progress
President Trump announced a brief pause in Project Freedom, the U.S. effort to shepherd stranded vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, citing progress on an Iran deal and a request from Pakistan. Iran
Trump Says Iran War Over as Missiles Fly Over Hormuz
Amid a fragile cease‑fire, the White House declares the Iran war finished, with Secretary Rubio proclaiming “Operation Epic Fury” complete, even as missiles continue to streak the Strait of Hormuz and
Trump taunts Indiana 'RINOs' on primary day
President Trump endorsed challengers and publicly mocked Indiana Republican state senators who opposed his redistricting push as voters headed to the polls in the state's GOP primaries.
Rubio Takes White House Mic on Iran
Marco Rubio stepped into the White House briefing room to defend Trump's Iran strategy, projecting presidential readiness amid escalating tensions and legal woes for the administration. Behind the sce
Rubio warns against ‘destabilising’ acts on Taiwan before Trump’s China visit
Amid rising Iranian maritime pressure and China's aggressive Taiwan drills, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned on May 5 that any destabilising moves on Taiwan would be counter to both US and Chi
Trump seeks draw down thousands of US troops in Europe
Trump’s push to pull thousands of U.S. troops out of Europe, reported by AP and echoed by Reuters, underscores his broader foreign‑policy pivot even as a judge rebukes his national‑security claims and
70+ House Democrats urge Trump to block Chinese cars
President Trump is being urged by more than 70 House Democrats to block Chinese automobiles and manufacturing in the United States, while the article proposes a conditional joint‑venture approach that
Trump, Xi Meet in Beijing to Set US‑China Guardrails
Trump’s upcoming Beijing visit will be less a peace overture and more a pragmatic pact to manage an entrenched US‑China rivalry. Both leaders are expected to set informal “guardrails” that preserve th
China says US Cuba sanctions illegal, urges lift
China condemned the United States' expanded sanctions on Cuba as illegal, urging Washington to lift the embargo and any coercive pressure, and warned that the measures violate norms of international r
Democrats Demand Trump Acknowledge Israel's Nukes
More than two dozen House Democrats, led by Rep. Joaquin Castro, sent a letter revealed by the Washington Post demanding the Trump administration officially acknowledge Israel's estimated 90 nuclear w
Macron Hails Armenia’s New EU Era at EPC Summit
French President Emmanuel Macron toured Yerevan for the European Political Community summit, heralding Armenia’s shift toward Europe and showcasing a charismatic, high‑profile visit that underscored t
Russia attacks Ukraine ahead of a short truce taking hold later this week
Russia unleashed a fresh wave of drone and missile strikes that killed at least 22 civilians and injured over 80, just hours before a short Victory Day ceasefire, part of a broader mid‑April campaign
Trump troop pullout creates German long‑range strike
Amid mounting legal and political pressure, Trump’s plan to pull thousands of troops from Germany scrambles Berlin’s long‑range strike plans, forcing the country to lean on modernized missiles, a pend
India names Dinesh Trivedi envoy to Bangladesh
India has named veteran politician Dinesh Trivedi as its high commissioner‑designate to Bangladesh, a strategic move that signals a shift from cautious, technocratic diplomacy to a politically‑driven
Armenia hosts a historic European Union summit as the country charts a course away from Russia - AP News
Armenia hosted its first European Union summit, a historic step that signals a clear pivot away from Russia toward deeper European ties. The event, covered by AP and The New York Times, dovetails with
Turkey pushes for swift Middle East peace
Turkey is positioning itself as a neutral mediator, keeping diplomatic channels open to both the United States and Iran while urging a swift resolution to the Middle East war in the region.
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