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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
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
Orban defeat ends Hungary’s China‑blocking role in EU
Viktor Orban’s electoral defeat ends Hungary’s role as Beijing’s EU‑wide veto‑player, opening the door for a more unified European stance on China.
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
Senate Blocks War Powers Vote, Lets Trump Target Cuba
The Senate’s 51‑47 vote blocked a war‑powers resolution, effectively clearing the way for President Trump to launch military action against Cuba without congressional approval. This move extends the p
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
Iran war depletes US missiles, weakens China deterrence
A 40‑day war with Iran has drained the United States' missile stockpiles and turned its forward bases into easy targets, shaking the confidence of its power projection. The setback leaves China, whose
Trump: King Charles opposes Iran nuclear weapons
President Trump told a White House state dinner for King Charles on April 28, 2026 that the British monarch does not want Iran to have a nuclear weapon, injecting the West Asia conflict into an evenin
Indonesia floats Malacca Strait toll, hits UNCLOS wall
Indonesia proposed tolling the Strait of Malacca, drawing rejections from Singapore, Malaysia, and its own foreign ministry, exposing UNCLOS rules one analyst says are outdated and should be reformed
Taiwan Minister Visits Zhongzhou Reef, Vietnam Protests
Taiwan’s Ocean Affairs Council chief Kuan Bi‑ling toured the uninhabited Zhongzhou Reef on April 29, conducting a beach cleanup and flying a Taiwanese flag, marking the first ministerial visit to the
Hezbollah Drone Kills Israeli Soldier Israel Strikes 18
Hezbollah’s fibre‑optic‑guided drone attack killed an Israeli soldier and wounded six, prompting Israeli airstrikes that killed 18 Lebanese civilians and forced evacuations across 16 villages as the f
Ukraine hits Tuapse refinery, crippling Russian oil
Ukraine's third missile strike on the Tuapse oil refinery on April 28, 2026, forced evacuations and halted production, delivering a fresh blow to Russia's energy revenue. The attack, highlighted by th
Hegseth Faces Hill Hearings as GOP Questions His Leadership
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth heads to Capitol Hill this week for back-to-back testimony before the armed services committees, the first time he'll speak under oath since the Iran conflict began, as
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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