Italy dismisses replacing Iran at the World Cup after suggestion by Trump official - AP News

Italy dismisses replacing Iran at the World Cup after suggestion by Trump official  AP News

After U.S. Aid Fell by 99%, E.U. Pledges $106 Billion Loan to Ukraine

Unlike previous European assistance packages, the latest one is heavily weighted toward military spending, reflecting a view that the war is far from over.

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Trump ally asked FIFA to have Italy replace Iran at World Cup

Italian officials expressed no interest in a substitution that would give Italy’s national team a charitable berth after failing to qualify for the tournament.

By Anthony Faiola, Rick Maese

Zelensky to join EU leaders in Cyprus after €90bn loan unblocked

The Ukrainian president will hold talks with EU leaders in Cyprus after Hungary's Viktor Orban lifted his veto power on a €90 billion loan for wartorn Ukraine. Orban will not attend the talks.

Trump to host bash for crypto investors tied to his coin sales

Top buyers promised access at Mar-a-Lago event as Democrats and watchdogs warn of pay-to-play risks Donald Trump is slated to star at a cryptocurrency bash on 25 April at his Mar-a-Lago club for scores of purchasers of his crypto memecoin $Trump that has enriched him while in office. The move is fueling renewed criticism from top Democrats and ethics watchdogs that he is using the presidency for financial gains in a break with ethical norms. The Trump-linked Fight Fight Fight LLC has hyped th...

By Peter Stone

After being held up for months, Ukraine set to get $100B loan from EU

Taking advantage of the electoral defeat of Hungary's Viktor Orban, European Union countries have moved to approve a $100 billion loan to Ukraine.

By Teri Schultz

US reclassifies some marijuana products as less dangerous drug

Step is latest example of shift away from heavy penalisation that has given way to widespread legalisation efforts.

White House correspondents 'excited' for Trump's return to annual DC dinner, insiders say

Anticipation is building among White House correspondents ahead of President Donald Trump's appearance at this year's White House Correspondents' Dinner.

Critics tag Trump as 'socialist' for potential spirit airlines takeover plan - CNN

Critics tag Trump as 'socialist' for potential spirit airlines takeover plan  CNN

Trump's approval rating on economy and overall falls to lowest of his two terms, CNBC survey shows

President Donald Trump's overall — and economic — approval ratings plunged in the latest CNBC All-America Economic Survey.

Zelenskyy to fly to Cyprus for informal EU summit

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to travel to Cyprus to attend an informal EU leaders’ summit in person for the first time.

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Zelensky to join European leaders in Cyprus as EU unblocks €90bn Ukraine loan

President Volodymyr Zelensky is scheduled to meet with EU leaders Thursday in Cyprus as the bloc prepares to approve a €90 billion loan for Ukraine, ending a prolonged deadlock. Hungary premier Viktor Orban had vetoed the funds until Kyiv repaired a pipeline hit by a Russian strike – work now completed, allowing oil flows to resume – shortly after his electoral defeat to pro-EU rival Peter Magyar.

By FRANCE 24

The meme-stock craze is getting close to its post-Liberation Day extremes, according to JPMorgan

Analysts at the world’s biggest bank said crowding in meme stocks has approached close to the extremes reached after President Donald Trump imposed his ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs

By Nora Redmond

Trump’s correspondents’ dinner appearance sparks boycotts and petition: ‘You’re having dinner with him?’

Trump was notably roasted by President Obama at the 2011 event

By David Bauder

4 tickets to World Cup final are listed on FIFA's resale site for more than $2 million

FIFA's resale site has four tickets on sale for the World Cup final for just under $2.3 million each. FIFA does not control the asking prices on its Resale/Exchange Marketplace but takes a 15% purchase fee from the buyer of each ticket and a 15% resale fee from the seller. The lowest-priced tickets for the final listed Thursday on the Marketplace were $10,923.85 for four seats four rows from the top of the upper deck behind a goal, in block 323, row 23, seats 13-16.

By The Associated Press

Did Joe Rogan and Donald Trump have a problem when they spoke at UFC 327? Rogan speaks out

Joe Rogan’s recent interaction with Donald Trump at UFC 327 has sparked discussion about their relationship, with Rogan dismissing claims of tension while acknowledging growing policy disagreements. Despite criticism of White House UFC plans and parts of the administration’s direction, he continues to engage directly with Trump, reflecting a rare dynamic of public access paired with open, selective pushback on key issues.

By TOI Sports Desk

Israel awaiting US green light to ‘return Iran to Stone Age’, says defence minister - The Straits Times

Israel awaiting US green light to ‘return Iran to Stone Age’, says defence minister  The Straits Times

Dear Donald Trump, here’s how you end the war with Iran: Just stop talking

By Jonah Blank

‘Spit on India’s face': US presidential hopeful Rahm Emanuel slams Trump over relations with New Delhi

Rahm Emanuel said that bringing India closer to the US has been a 30-year project under both Democratic and Republican administrations.

Trump At The White House Correspondents’ Dinner: POTUS’ Planned Presence Generates Controversy — And Curiosity — Over How He’ll Handle It

As hundreds of journalists urge a forceful statement about Donald Trump’s attacks on the media at this weekend’s White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, another question is just how the president will handle it all. It’s been more than a decade since Trump attended the dinner, and he has boycotted and even counter-programmed the event in […]

By Ted Johnson

Trump calls Chinese shipment to Iran a 'gift,' Israeli technicians charged with espionage

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.

Donald Trump, His "Low IQ" Slur, And The Right's Race Obsession

Trump insults people all the time -- online, in speeches, in official statements and directly to the faces of some reporters.

Lithuanian president says country has ‘something to learn’ from Cyprus

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda on Thursday said that his country has “something to learn” from Cyprus as it prepares to take over the Council of the European Union’s rotating presidency next year – the title which Cyprus currently holds. He made the comments during a visit to Cyprus’ presidential palace ahead of the day’s informal […]

Donald Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in upcoming World Cup

An envoy to United States President Donald Trump has suggested Italy should replace Iran at this summer’s World Cup.

US eases access to marijuana for medical use 

Cannabis has been downgraded to a less strict drug classification in the United States to expand “patients’ access to treatments” and support more research.

Place at World Cup should be earned says Italian Olympic Committee chief

(ANSA) - ROME, APR 23 - Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) President Luciano Buonfiglio said Thursday that he would not be happy if Italy were given Iran's place at this summer's World Cup in North America. "First of all, I don't think it's possible," Buonfiglio said on a report that US President Donald Trump's special envoy for global partnerships, Paolo Zampolli, has asked FIFA to give Iran's place to Italy. "Second, I'd feel offended. In order to go to the World Cup, you have to earn it". (s...

By ANSA

Quant snapshot on cannabis names as Trump plans reclassification

'You qualify on the pitch': Italy rejects Trump envoy suggestion it should replace Iran at World Cup

US special envoy Paolo Zampolli confirmed to the Financial Times yesterday that he had made the suggestion to Donald Trump.

EU-funded BARMM satellite offices up in Tawi-Tawi, Basilan

TACURONG CITY, Sultan Kudarat– The Office of the Chief Minister (OCM) in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has established satellite offices, funded by the European Union (EU), in Basilan and Tawi-Tawi to bring the government closer to its constituents there. Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua inaugurated the satellite branches along with Governors

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King Charles on US mission to bolster UK’s special relationship with royalist Trump - Arab News

King Charles on US mission to bolster UK’s special relationship with royalist Trump  Arab News

Trump wants Italy to replace Iran at World Cup

The suggestion was an effort to repair ties between Trump and Giorgia Meloni

By AFP

Iran economy looks set to withstand US naval blockade - The Daily Star

Iran economy looks set to withstand US naval blockade  The Daily Star

European Union ambassador to Nigeria visits Peter Obi in Onitsha

“It was an enriching meeting as we shared some useful conversations,” said Mr Obi, who called it an honour and privilege to host the European Union ambassador. The post European Union ambassador to Nigeria visits Peter Obi in Onitsha appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Cletus Ukpong

EVs spur EU car sales in March, lift Q1 performance

New car sales in the European Union jumped last month as consumers turned to electric vehicles due to soaring petrol prices amid the war in the Middle East, boosting the quarterly...

Italy dismisses talk of replacing Iran at World Cup

Italy has played down suggestions that its national team could replace Iran at the World Cup, following reports that an envoy to US President Donald Trump had asked FIFA to consider the move. The post Italy dismisses talk of replacing Iran at World Cup appeared first on Vanguard News.

By efosataiwo@vanguardngr.com

Katz says Israel awaiting US green light to kill Khamenei, return Iran to Stone Age - Naharnet

Katz says Israel awaiting US green light to kill Khamenei, return Iran to Stone Age  Naharnet

Iran economy looks set to withstand US naval blockade - Kuwait Times

Iran economy looks set to withstand US naval blockade  Kuwait Times

Trump Envoy Pushes Italy to Replace Iran at 2026 World Cup

A claim by US special envoy Paolo Zampolli has stirred debate after he told the Financial Times on Wednesday that he asked US President Donald Trump and FIFA to replace Iran with Italy at this summer’s World Cup. The post Trump Envoy Pushes Italy to Replace Iran at 2026 World Cup appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Abderrahim Kabbour

No FIFA plan for Italy to replace Iran at World Cup

FIFA has no plans to replace Iran with Italy at this summer's World Cup, according to sources, despite a proposal by US President Donald Trump's special envoy.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

Budapest Plans on Use of EU Funds Ready - BBJ - Budapest Business Journal

Budapest Plans on Use of EU Funds Ready  BBJ - Budapest Business Journal