Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait - Reuters

Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait  Reuters

Construction on Trump's White House ballroom can continue for now, US appeals court says - AP News

Construction on Trump's White House ballroom can continue for now, US appeals court says  AP News

Syrian Billionaires Needed a Favor in Washington. They Invoked the Trump Name.

The attempt by the Khayyats to influence foreign policy while discussions are underway about potential Trump family deals is an increasingly common feature of the president’s second term.

By Eric Lipton

Of course Trump thinks he’s the Messiah — his disciples tell him so

The ‘devout’ Christians in the US president’s life are really just fawning sycophants

In Angola, love for an American pope but not for an American president

In Luanda, Catholics expressed love and admiration for Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, but not so much for President Trump because of the war in Iran.

By Rachel Chason

Iran's speaker says US negotiations have progressed but far from final deal

Iran also said it had been 'victorious in the field' during weeks of war and had only agreed to a temporary truce with the United States because its demands had been met, Iranian Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Saturday. The two-week ceasefire is set to end on Wednesday unless it is renewed.

Ministers rally around Keir Starmer as leadership questions grow over Mandelson saga – UK politics live

The prime minister’s leadership is still in the spotlight after Mandelson was appointed US ambassador after he failed security vetting Liz Kendall has repeated David Lammy’s claim the prime minister would have stopped Peter Mandelson’s appointment if he had known the peer had failed security vetting. Speaking to Trevor Phillips on Sky News on Sunday, the science and technology said Sir Keir Starmer was a “man of integrity”. Continue reading...

By Harry Taylor

Iran war: What is happening on day 51 of the US-Iran conflict?

Tehran will keep the strategic Strait of Hormuz closed until Washington ends the blockade of Iranian ports.

Introducing Melania was my first Trump win. Mount Trump is next - The Times

Introducing Melania was my first Trump win. Mount Trump is next  The Times

LISA DAFTARI: Hormuz whiplash proves Tehran can't honor any deal it signs

Tehran's reversal on the Strait of Hormuz shows the Iranian regime cannot be trusted to uphold deals, relying on constant threats for leverage.

How 24 hours of whiplash over the Strait of Hormuz unfolded - CNN

How 24 hours of whiplash over the Strait of Hormuz unfolded  CNN

‘It’s more shouting’: Finland’s president says he’s not exactly a ‘Trump whisperer’

Finnish President Alexander Stubb sat down with CBC News chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton to talk about trade, his relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump and NATO’s role in a shifting global order.

Ukraine urges US to reinstate sanctions on Russian oil

Olha Stefanishyna, Ukraine's Ambassador to the United States, has called on the US administration to reinstate sanctions restricting trade in Russian oil, stressing that Russia must not benefit from the actions of its ally Iran.

By Ulyana Krychkovska,STANISLAV POHORILOV

Construction on Trump's White House ballroom can continue for now, U.S. appeals court says

A federal appeals court is allowing President Donald Trump to continue building a $400 million ballroom at the White House.

US strikes on alleged 'drug boats' spark legal controversy

The US has carried out further attacks on alleged "drug boats." Critics say the strikes are not only ineffective, they are also largely about appealing to Trump's own domestic base.

Pope Leo seeks to defuse tensions with Trump, says not trying to debate him

Pope Leo sought ⁠to downplay his feud ⁠with US President Donald Trump on Saturday, ⁠saying reporting about comments he has made so far during his Africa tour “has not been accurate in all its aspects”. Speaking to reporters in English aboard his flight to Angola for the third leg of his ambitious 10-day Africa tour, the first US pope said comments ‌he made two days earlier in Cameroon decrying that the world was being “ravaged by a handful of tyrants” were not aimed at Trump. That speech, sai...

By Reuters

Middle East war live: Iran reports 'progress' in US talks but final deal still far off

Iran’s parliamentary speaker said Saturday night that talks with the United States to end the war had made progress but remained far from an agreement, as Tehran said the crucial Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until Washington lifts its naval blockade on Iranian ports. Follow our liveblog to see how the events develop.

By FRANCE 24

‘I’m voting Reform – it can’t get any worse’: Starmer’s nightmare in England’s ‘bellwether’ election seat

For 38 years, the voters of Swindon have consistently chosen MPs of the party which ends up governing the country. Ahead of the local elections in May, Alex Ross paid a visit to this bellwether town and discovered the one thing unifying residents was resentment towards the Labour Party and its leader

By Alex Ross

'No force can reopen it': Houthis threaten Bab al-Mandeb closure after Iran shuts Hormuz

By TOI WORLD DESK

Iran says ‘far from agreement’, US adamant: What's latest on second rounds of peace talks

The US and Iran have been fighting since February 28, although a 14-day Pakistan-brokered ceasefire was announced on April 8. That deadline expires on April 22.

US–Iran War: Timeline of peace talks amid crisis over reopening of Strait of Hormuz

S’pore stocks dip on US-Iran ceasefire uncertainty, Singdollar gains against Yen and Rupiah - The Straits Times

S’pore stocks dip on US-Iran ceasefire uncertainty, Singdollar gains against Yen and Rupiah  The Straits Times

How JD Vance lost the mandate of heaven

The vice president is no longer the favourite to replace Donald Trump

By Freddie Hayward

Iran claims it replenishes missile launchers faster than before Operation Roaring Lion - report

Israel and the US are also preparing for the possibility that war will resume with Iran, as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz threaten peace negotiations, a source told Israel's N12 news.

"Impossible For Others To Pass When We Can't": Iran On Closing Hormuz

The dueling blockades have complicated Pakistani-led mediation attempts and raised questions about whether the two-week truce can be extended.

As Iran war strains ties with Trump's U.S., U.K. looks to Europe

U.S. President Donald Trump's unpredictability and insults towards Britain is adding impetus to a bid to deepen ties with the EU, a decade after Brexit.

As Iran war strains ties with Trump’s US, UK looks to Europe

Britain’s government is set to announce legislation next month to move the country closer to the European Union, as the Iran war sours the United Kingdom’s so-called special relationship with the United States. US President Donald Trump’s unpredictability and stream of insults towards America’s historic ally are adding impetus to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s bid to deepen ties with the 27-nation bloc, a decade after Britons narrowly voted to leave the EU. “We have a government that is alread...

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Trump and Iran cite progress in talks – but uncertainty hangs over Strait

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Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait

Iran’s top negotiator said recent talks with the U.S. had made progress but gaps remained over nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz, while President Donald Trump cited “very good conversations” with Tehran despite warning against “blackmail” over the key shipping channel. Neither side offered any specifics about the state of negotiations on Saturday, days […]

While Trump lashes out at Spain, US Democrats join a progressive rally in Barcelona

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -- Progressive leaders from around the globe gathered in Barcelona on Saturday to try and galvanize their forces and defend a rules-based world order. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, an outspoken critic of US President Donald Trump and the US-Israeli war against Iran, hosted two overlapping events about democracy and progressive politics in Spain's second-largest city. Democrats US Sen. Chris Murphy and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz were present alongside the leaders of Bra

By The Korea Herald

Labour heeds Trump advice to ‘drill, baby, drill’ in North Sea - The Observer

Labour heeds Trump advice to ‘drill, baby, drill’ in North Sea  The Observer

Iran warns ships to stay clear of Hormuz as Trump calls crisis meeting

Iranian state media has broadcast a message from the Revolutionary Guards ordering ships to remain at their moorings and avoid the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating regional tensions. The Revolutionary Guards warned that any vessels approaching the Strait would be viewed as cooperating with the “enemy.” They further stated that shipowners must follow all notices […]

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Sitdown Sunday: Does Trump think he has become Jesus?

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5 outrageously funny cartoons about Trump feuding with Pope Leo

Artists take on the Popemobile, new commandments, and more

By The Week US

Strait of Hormuz to stay closed until port blockade lifts, Iran says - The Jakarta Post

Strait of Hormuz to stay closed until port blockade lifts, Iran says  The Jakarta Post

Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait

Neither side offer any specifics about the state of negotiations days before a fragile ceasefire in the US-Israeli war against Iran is set to expire

By Reuters

Hulk Hogan Convinced Trump To Sit Down For Netflix Doc Before Death, Director Says

Hulk Hogan, just months before his death, convinced his good friend, President Donald Trump, to sit down for an interview for an upcoming Netflix doc, the director revealed to TMZ Sports. "Hulk Hogan: Real American" hits the streaming giant next…

By TMZ Staff

Masoud Pezeshkian: Trump has no justification to deprive Iran of its nuclear rights - Arab News

Masoud Pezeshkian: Trump has no justification to deprive Iran of its nuclear rights  Arab News

Universities in twin cities go online ahead of expected Iran–US talks

International Islamic University Islamabad goes online till April 24, exams postponed

By Zaigham Naqvi

Iran war has revealed Trump's pressure point: The economy - The Daily Star

Iran war has revealed Trump's pressure point: The economy  The Daily Star

Netanyahu Left 'Personally Stunned' By Trump Rhetoric Prohibiting Lebanon Strikes

Netanyahu Left 'Personally Stunned' By Trump Rhetoric Prohibiting Lebanon Strikes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his inner circle were reportedly blindsided - left "stunned" - after President Trump dropped a surprise line effectively clipping Israel's wings in Lebanon, according to Axios, citing sources familiar with the exchange. On Friday, Trump declared the US had "prohibited" further Israeli strikes just as the administration-brokered 10-day ceasefire with Leb...

By Tyler Durden

Iran war erases US$50bn in global oil revenues in the first 50 days - Nation Thailand

Iran war erases US$50bn in global oil revenues in the first 50 days  Nation Thailand

Dutch fuel prices fall slightly as Iran reopens and then restricts Strait of Hormuz

Fuel prices in the Netherlands fell slightly again on Saturday, even as renewed geopolitical tensions involving Iran raised concerns about future costs at the pump.

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Far from an agreement between the US and Iran – the Strait of Hormuz did not remain open for even 24 hours

Tensions are escalating with gunfire against ships and a diplomatic deadlock – Washington and Tehran are on a hair trigger – concern for markets reopening tomorrow The post Far from an agreement between the US and Iran – the Strait of Hormuz did not remain open for even 24 hours appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Israel and its lobby have means to make Trump dance to their tune, professor says - Tehran Times

Israel and its lobby have means to make Trump dance to their tune, professor says  Tehran Times

Trump Tower to Be Built in Tbilisi

Trump Organization, a real-estate conglomerate owned by the current U.S. president and managed by his family, plans to build a “first in the region” Trump Tower in Tbilisi with local partners, the group announced in its press release. The news comes as the Georgian Dream government continues efforts to reset relations with Washington amid persistent …

By Civil.ge

Strait of Hormuz closed again, Iran says, as ships attacked

Iran says it is closing the Strait of Hormuz again to commercial vessels and that any ship that approaches it will be targeted.

By David Apinga

Iran pushed back enemy in recent war using asymmetric warfare strategy: Qalibaf - PressTV

Iran pushed back enemy in recent war using asymmetric warfare strategy: Qalibaf  PressTV

Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait - thecitizen.co.tz

Trump, Iran cite progress in talks as uncertainty hangs over Strait  thecitizen.co.tz