Most Republicans love Trump. A prolonged war in Iran could test that, an AP-NORC poll shows - AP News

Most Republicans love Trump. A prolonged war in Iran could test that, an AP-NORC poll shows  AP News

Olympic women's sport to be for biological females only

The women's category of Olympic sports will be limited to biological females from 2028, says the International Olympic Committee.

After Wooing Trump With Deals, Pakistan Gets a Seat at the Table

Steve Witkoff, a diplomatic envoy, used the Board of Peace to announce an agreement that could raze a Pakistan-owned Manhattan hotel. Now the country is involved in negotiating peace talks with Iran.

By David Yaffe-Bellany, Ben Protess and Elian Peltier

Israel and Iran Keep Up Strikes With Talks to End War Uncertain - Bloomberg.com

Israel and Iran Keep Up Strikes With Talks to End War Uncertain  Bloomberg.com

The war’s biggest corporate winners and losers may surprise you

Markets are beginning to signal the long-term consequences of the surge in fuel prices

Gold Falls as U.S.-Iran Talks Uncertainty Weighs on Sentiment - WSJ

Gold Falls as U.S.-Iran Talks Uncertainty Weighs on Sentiment  WSJ

Donald Trump’s policy swings are creating instability, energy chiefs say

Industry that benefited from president’s cuts to regulation and green policy is wary of unpredictability

Seth Meyers on Donald Trump’s ‘present’ from Iran: ‘Is the president getting catfished?’

Late-night hosts also discussed Trump’s hypocrisy over mail-in voting and his insistence that the US is not actually at war in the Middle East Late-night hosts speculated on Donald Trump’s mystery “present” from Iran, as well as his delusions about a war he claims the US is not in. Continue reading...

By Guardian staff

Trump lashes out at 'sick' Iranian leaders, confirms estimated timeline for ending war

NATO failed a test by not joining the U.S. military operation against Iran, President Donald Trump said during a Thursday Cabinet meeting.

Trump says oil and stock market reaction to Iran conflict not as severe as he expected

Trump expressed confidence in the war effort and said the economic damage will reverse.

Transgender women athletes banned from Olympics by new IOC policy on female eligibility

Transgender women athletes are now excluded from the Olympics after the IOC agreed to a new eligibility policy on Thursday which aligns with U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order on women's sports ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

Can Donald Trump end his war on Iran in time for rescheduled China trip?

Donald Trump’s planned visit to China in May may offer some clues about the preferred US road map for ending the war with Iran, according to Chinese analysts, who said that if the conflict dragged on, it could play into Beijing’s hands. The US president delayed the visit, initially scheduled to start at the end of this month, to focus on the conflict, but said on Wednesday that he would visit Beijing on May 14 and 15. China has yet to confirm the dates and on Thursday foreign ministry spokesm...

By Laura Zhou,Alyssa Chen

Trans women athletes banned from competing in female Olympic events

Under changes announced by the International Olympic Committee, the gender of athletes will be determined by a one-time gene-screening test.

Olympic Committee bans transgender women from female events

The International Olympic Committee has said it will reintroduce genetic gender testing to determine eligibility for female events at the 2028 Los Angeles Games and beyond.

War in the Mideast: Iranian cluster ballistic missiles test Israel’s defences

As the regional conflict between Israel and Iran enters a volatile new phase, a banned weapon of war is reappearing over civilian centers. While Israel’s defence systems remain robust, a new threat – the cluster ballistic missile – is testing the limits of safety. Unlike a single warhead, these missiles release hundreds of "bomblets," turning neighborhoods into active minefields long after the sirens stop. FRANCE 24’s Olivia Bizot reports.

By FRANCE24

Fox News poll shows Trump bleeding support among demographic that was key to his reelection

Hispanic voters overwhelmingly worry about the war in Iran, cost of living and paying their bills, which made them vote for Trump in 2024

By Eric Garcia

Germany’s blunt candour about Trump highlights how timid Australia has become - SMH.com.au

Germany’s blunt candour about Trump highlights how timid Australia has become  SMH.com.au

Olympics cave to Trump, banning transgender women from competition

The new rules apply for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles

Why this country is preparing for war against US amid Iran conflict

European allies secretly prepared to defend Greenland from a potential US military action. Denmark, with support from France, Germany, Norway, and Sweden, planned to disable airport runways. This move signaled deep concerns over President Trump's intentions. The preparations aimed to deter any US intervention. The episode highlighted a growing trust deficit between the US and its allies.

By TOI WORLD DESK

Does Trump regret the war in Iran?

Donald Trump is grappling with the consequences of staging a military intervention in Iran without a clear plan.

By NS Podcasts

'Serious consequences': Putin likens disruptions from US-Iran war to COVID-19 pandemic

Putin further said that it was hard to predict the consequences of the conflict.

WATCH: Trump claims Iran war ‘way ahead of schedule’, claims Iran negotiating with US

Trump also referred to the war in Iran as a "little detour" and asserted that the US would end the war soon.

Opinion: Is The Dreaded 'Dahiya Doctrine' Guiding Israeli Actions In Iran, Gaza, Lebanon?

At the core of the doctrine is the idea of using overwhelming, often disproportionate force in areas where 'hostile groups' operate.

High-level meeting chaired by president stresses national consensus, institutional coordination amid regional volatility

President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting that stressed the importance of national consensus and institutional coordination in view of emerging regional challenges arising from the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran. According to a handout by the President’s Secretariat, President Zardari chaired the meeting at the Aiwan-i-Sadr in Islamabad. It was attended by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir. ...

By none@none.com (News Desk)

SIPTU warns of impact of rising prices on pay talks

SIPTU has warned that the added cost-of-living increases, resulting from the crisis in the Middle East, will mean additional pressure for wage increases in negotiations with employers across both the public and private sectors.

European Payments Initiative CEO says Trump fears are boosting its appeal

The collapse of deterrence and endgame scenarios in the Third Gulf War

By Dr. Giorgos Kentas* The current escalation between Iran, Israel, and the United States signals not only the collapse of a fragile deterrence system, but the emergence of what can increasingly be understood as a Third Gulf War. This breakdown is rooted as much in perception as in material capability. From Tehran’s perspective, the growing […]

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Trump says oil, stocks haven't moved as sharply as he expected

Israel-Iran war: China’s Cosco Shipping resumes UAE, GCC bookings - Khaleej Times

Israel-Iran war: China’s Cosco Shipping resumes UAE, GCC bookings  Khaleej Times

Trump signals hesitation on Iran deal as war escalates

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday cast doubt on the prospects of a deal with Iran, despite claiming Tehran is eager to negotiate, as the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war drives mount...

US Stocks Drop on Escalating Iran War as Trump’s Deadline Nears

US stocks opened lower on Thursday, as hopes for a quick ceasefire deal between the US and Iran faded, and the escalating conflict pushed oil prices higher.

By Youkyung Lee

One Day Until Trump's Self‑Imposed 5-Day Deadline On Iran But Markets Appear Increasingly Numb

One Day Until Trump's Self‑Imposed 5-Day Deadline On Iran But Markets Appear Increasingly Numb By Molly Schwartz, Cross Asset Macro Strategist at Rabobank More persistent inflation Yesterday, Iran rejected the US-proposed 15-point plan, instead laying out its own conditions in a 5-point plan; (1) halt the killing of Iranian officials; (2) means to make sure no other war is wage against it; (3) reparations for the war; (4) an end to all hostilities; and (5) Iran’s “exercise o...

By Tyler Durden

Chinese FM responds to Trump’s claim of visiting China from May 14 to 15 - Global Times

Chinese FM responds to Trump’s claim of visiting China from May 14 to 15  Global Times

3 Estonian MPs withdraw from statement supporting US-Israeli war effort

Three members of the Riigikogu have withdrawn their names from a statement issued by 30 members of the Estonia–Israel and Estonia–U.S. parliamentary groups in support of U.S. and Israeli military action against Iran.

Lebanese fighters fighting hand to hand with the Israelis: “We do what the army doesn’t do” they tell protothema

Marinos Aleiferis met them in a secret mountainous location – they are young individuals who have known only war and death in their lives – “We will resist as long as we are alive.” The post Lebanese fighters fighting hand to hand with the Israelis: “We do what the army doesn’t do” they tell protothema appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Trump reportedly tells aides he wants speedy end to Iran war - Naharnet

Trump reportedly tells aides he wants speedy end to Iran war  Naharnet

From Tel Aviv to Dimona: Mapping Israeli military and strategic targets of Op. True Promise 4 - PressTV

From Tel Aviv to Dimona: Mapping Israeli military and strategic targets of Op. True Promise 4  PressTV

Certain Republicans hint at possible US ground operation in Iran - AzerNews

Certain Republicans hint at possible US ground operation in Iran  AzerNews

Trump Invites Uzbekistan’s Mirziyoyev to G20 Summit - UzDaily

Trump Invites Uzbekistan’s Mirziyoyev to G20 Summit  UzDaily