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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
Trump Orders Navy to 'Guide' Ships Through Hormuz Monday
President Trump announced a new initiative, "Project Freedom," in which the U.S. Navy will begin guiding foreign ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, threatening a forceful response if Iran a
Iran says US has responded to its latest peace proposal
Iran has sent a 14‑point peace plan to Washington via Pakistan, demanding a US troop pull‑back, an end to the naval blockade, and a cease‑fire in Lebanon within 30 days. President Trump, while pledgin
Rep. Jason Crow slams Trump’s 5,000‑troop Germany pull
Rep. Jason Crow slammed the Trump administration’s plan to pull 5,000 troops from Germany, calling the move an emotional reaction to a German chancellor’s comment and a breach of U.S. law governing tr
Israel Pushes Permanent War to Block US‑Iran Deal
Former Israeli negotiator Daniel Levy says Israel’s “permanent war” strategy is a race to lock in regional dominance, using endless strikes on Lebanon and urging a final major operation to derail a US
German chancellor downplays row with Trump after troop drawdown announced
The United States will pull 5,000 troops from Germany, rolling back to pre‑Ukraine war levels, while German Chancellor Friedrich Merz downplays his feud with President Trump, insisting the drawdown is
Trump Launches Hormuz Ship Rescue as Iran Proposes Peace
President Trump announced 'Project Freedom' to begin Monday evacuating stranded ships from the Strait of Hormuz, even as new attacks hit cargo vessels and Iran tabled a 14-point peace proposal that no
Israel Threatens Gaza Offensive Force Hamas Surrender
Israel, frustrated by Hamas's refusal to surrender arms, is preparing to scrap the October ceasefire and expand its grip over Gaza, now controlling 59% of the enclave. A US-backed roadmap based on Tru
Trump's war of words with Merz strains US-German ties
President Trump has launched repeated attacks on German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over comments Merz made about the U.S. being 'humiliated' by Iran, escalating a public feud that is straining one of A
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
Israel issues new evacuation warnings in south Lebanon beyond occupied area
Israel has expanded its evacuation orders to over ten southern Lebanese villages, pushing civilians out of the area it occupies even as a fragile ceasefire holds. The move follows threats from Chief o
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
Lai Arrives in Eswatini After 3 Countries Block Charter
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te arrived in Eswatini on May 2, 2026, after three African countries cancelled his charter flight permits under Chinese pressure, ultimately making the trip to meet King Msw
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.
Russian troops near Kostiantynivka as Ukraine repels
Russian forces are closing in on the outskirts of Kostiantynivka, within a kilometre of the city, as Ukrainian troops repel repeated infiltration assaults and conduct counter‑sabotage operations to ho
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