Trump says US-Iran ceasefire still in place after exchange of fire in Strait of Hormuz

Iran accuses the US of violating the truce, alleging it targeted an oil tanker and carried out attacks on coastal areas.

Oil Prices Rise as U.S. and Iran Test Truce With Military Strikes

Oil prices rose after the United States attacked Iranian military sites in retaliation for Iran firing on U.S. warships in the Strait of Hormuz

By The New York Times

Trump Rejects Need for Curbs on Oil Exports After Trade Surge - Bloomberg.com

Trump Rejects Need for Curbs on Oil Exports After Trade Surge  Bloomberg.com

US businesses urge Trump to intervene over new EU consumer rules

American companies fear an update to Brussels’ ‘Product Liability Directive’ will make it easier for consumers to sue

'Faced with Trump and Putin, the war in Ukraine is acting as a catalyst for Europe's autonomization'

Amid international turmoil, Donald Trump is punishing Germany, Ukraine is scoring points against Russia and Canada is emerging as Europe's staunchest supporter, observes Le Monde columnist Sylvie Kauffmann.

Judge rules DOGE’s cuts to humanities grants were unconstitutional

A federal judge said more than $100 million in cuts to NEH grants were discriminatory, ruling in a case that revealed the inner workings of DOGE.

By Meryl Kornfield

Trump-ally Roger Stone condemned for providing lobbying services to Myanmar’s military junta

Stone being paid $50,000 a month to ‘rebuild’ relations between Washington and Myanmar’s military-backed government US lobbyist Roger Stone, a longtime friend and ally of Donald Trump, has been condemned for accepting $50,000 a month to “rebuild” relations between Washington and Myanmar’s military-backed government. Myanmar’s leaders have been internationally isolated since seizing power in a coup in 2021, and have repeatedly been accused of atrocities that may amount to war crimes. Activists...

By Rebecca Ratcliffe

Trade court outlaws a second round of Trump tariffs

The Court of International Trade has struck down a second round of global tariffs ordered by President Trump, after his earlier import taxes were outlawed by the U.S. Supreme Court. The decision is a victory for importers and a setback for the administration.

By Scott Horsley

Oil prices jump as US, Iran trade fire in Strait of Hormuz

Brent crude rises amid clashes in critical waterway.

Trump praises Susie Wiles’ cancer fight in surprise gala video: ‘Winning it decisively’

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles disclosed her cancer diagnosis at a gala where Trump praised her courage, toughness and decisive recovery.

Iran focus at Trump-Xi summit may delay progress on tariffs, rare earths

Thanks to the Iran war, big issues for U.S. businesses like rare earths and supply chains may take a back seat on the agenda for the Trump-Xi summit.

U.S. trade court rules against Trump's 10% global tariffs

‌The ​U.S. Trade ​Court on Thursday ruled ​against U.S. President Donald ‌Trump's latest 10 per cent global tariffs, finding ‌across-the-board tariffs were ​not justified under a 1970s trade ​law.

FT: EU leaders preparing for possible negotiations with Russia on ending war Ukraine

EU leaders are preparing for potential negotiations with Russian ruler Vladimir Putin as European capitals grow increasingly frustrated with the war-ending talks led by US President Donald Trump.

By Olha Kovalchuk,Tetyana Oliynyk

US court deals fresh blow to Trump's 10% global tariff policy

A US federal court said President Donald Trump overstepped his authority when he invoked a section of a 1974 trade law to enact the 10% tariff on most US imports in February.

Lula won’t sideline China or anyone in rare earths, tells Trump refining stays in Brazil

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva told US President Donald Trump on Thursday that his country’s rare earth reserves are open to investment from China and any other nation willing to process the minerals on Brazilian soil, resisting pressure to side with Washington in its contest with Beijing over critical mineral supply chains. “We have no preference. What we want is to share with whoever wants to invest in Brazil,” Lula said at a press conference at the Brazilian embassy in...

By Igor Patrick

What we know about the latest exchange of fire between the US and Iran

US president Donald Trump insisted the ceasefire with Iran was still in place Thursday, despite an exchange of fire with Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz. The US and Iran offered conflicting views of the event - as both nations claimed to have been targeted first. FRANCE 24's Reza Sayah reports from Tehran.

By FRANCE24

Oil prices rise as US and Iran exchange fire in Strait of Hormuz

Asian stocks head for stellar weekly gains despite pulling back slightly on Friday

By Stuti Mishra

Trade Court Rejects Trump’s Backup Tariff Plan For 10% Global Levies - Forbes

Trade Court Rejects Trump’s Backup Tariff Plan For 10% Global Levies  Forbes

U.S. trade court rules Trump’s global 10 per cent tariff unlawful

Injunction only blocks the administration from enforcing the tariffs against Washington state and the two companies that sued

By Bloomberg News

Judge rules Trump administration's cancellation of humanities grants was unconstitutional

Is the war over or not? US-Iran trade fire amid ceasefire, UAE hit again; where things stand

By TOI WORLD DESK

US trade court deals fresh blow to Trump's 10% tariffs, says not justified

The 2-1 ruling by the US trade court means the tariffs will remain in force for all other importers while the Trump administration pursues an appeal.

White House Calls Mark Hamill “Sick Individual” for Posting Photo of Trump Depicted in a Grave

The 'Star Wars' actor later clarified that he was actually "wishing him the opposite of dead."

By Carly Thomas

Trump’s ‘sidestep’ trade strategy hit by new court ruling: Why his 10% global tariffs were just blocked in 2-1 decision

Seoul shares soar to fresh high despite renewed Mideast tensions; won sharply down

South Korean stocks extended their winning streak to a fourth session Friday, reversing an earlier loss amid renewed Middle East tensions. The local currency dropped sharply against the US dollar. After opening 1.82 percent lower, the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index finished at a fresh high of 7,498 points, up 7.95 points, or 0.11 percent. The index had been on a record-breaking rally over the recent three sessions driven by strong gains in chips related to artificial intelligence an

By The Korea Herald

How Saudi's Defiance Pushed Trump To Halt 'Project Freedom' In Hormuz

Saudi Arabia is frustrated with the American commander-in-chief's "erratic handling of the war", due to which Middle Eastern nations, especially the United Arab Emirates (UAE), have borne the brunt of Iran's retaliatory strikes.

Trump says ceasefire still holds after fighting between the US and Iran flares

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UAE countering Iranian air attack after Trump says ceasefire still in effect

US ally the United Arab Emirates said its air defences were engaging missile and drone threats from Iran early on Friday in a further test of the shaky, month-long ceasefire between the US and Iran. There were few details immediately available about the latest attack on the UAE, which came a day after the US […]

Where are the flash points in next week's Trump-Xi talks?

Donald Trump is poised to be the first US president visiting China in almost a decade, but an uneasy trade truce and tensions over Iran and Taiwan loom over his trip next week. All eyes will be on Trump’s talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Analysts said with an advance team already in Beijing, Trump’s travel will likely proceed even without an end to hostilities in the Middle East. What’s on the agenda for the leaders of the world’s two biggest economies? ‘Board of Trade’ US officials will...

By none@none.com (AFP)

US response to hantavirus outbreak could be hindered by withdrawal from WHO - NBC

Health experts warn that both the CDC and the WHO may face disadvantages from a lack of cooperation between the two organizations.

UAE counter Iranian attack, Trump says ceasefire in place

US ally the United Arab Emirates said its air defences ⁠were engaging missile and drone threats from Iran early on in a further test of the shaky, month-long ceasefire between the US and Iran.

Trump heads for Xi summit overshadowed by Iran war

With U.S. President Donald Trump seeking a deal to end the Iran war before he lands in Beijing, China may seek to use his weakened position to extract concessions on key issues.

US-Iran truce fragile after fighting breaks out in the Strait of Hormuz

The renewed violence came just a day after US President Donald Trump fuelled hopes of an imminent deal.

Mark Hamill Issues Revised Social Media Post After White House Calls Him “Sick” For Posting Image Of A Dead Donald Trump

Mark Hamill revised a social media post featuring an image of a dead Donald Trump after the White House labeled the actor as “sick” and claimed that it was the type of rhetoric that has inspired assassination attempts against the president. Hamill wrote on Bluesky, “Accurate Edit for Clarity: ‘He should live long enough to… […]

By Ted Johnson

EU prosecutors probe alleged misuse of funds linked to France's Bardella

European Union prosecutors have launched a probe into a possible misappropriation of EU funds, after a complaint alleged France's far-right National Rally had used European grants to benefit its leader Jordan Bardella, a source close to the case told AFP Thursday.

By RFI

Asian markets retreat from records as U.S.-Iran tensions resurface in the Strait

Tunisia-EU: Perrone, no to European mandate on migrants

(ANSA) - TUNISI, 07 MAG - The European Union does not intend to delegate the management of irregular migration to Tunisia “on Europe’s behalf.” This was stated by the EU ambassador to Tunis, Giuseppe Perrone, speaking at a conference dedicated to the partnership between Brussels and Tunis, as part of the celebrations for Europe Day and the launch of a new digital platform on European programs in the North African country. According to reports from various local media outlets, Perrone emphasiz...

By ANSA

Trump threatens EU with higher tariffs if trade deal not approved by 4 July

Trump said the bloc must finalise an agreement struck last year as frustration grows in Washington over delays.

US and Iran exchange fire, but Trump says ceasefire still in effect

Iran's top joint military command accuses the US of violating the ceasefire by targeting an Iranian oil tanker and another ship entering the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint

By Reuters

Russia Scolds Ally Armenia for Hosting Zelensky

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova also warned Yerevan against pursuing closer ties with the European Union.

OIL PRICE WATCH as of May 8, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – Motorists are hopeful that next week there will be another round of fuel price rollbacks after global oil prices plunged on easing tensions between the United States and Iran. International oil markets fell sharply after US President Donald Trump said a possible deal with Iran was “very possible,” easing fears of a

By Dona Policar

Mark Hamill Blasted by White House for A.I. Image of Donald Trump in Grave

Mark Hamill went to the Dark Side on President Donald Trump ... and now the White House is firing back with the force. The "Star Wars" icon is catching major heat after posting an A.I.-generated image showing Trump lying lifeless in a shallow grave…

By TMZ Staff

Oil prices jump on renewed US-Iran hostilities

Brent crude futures were up $1.20, or 1.2%, at $101.26 a barrel

By Reuters

Court Strikes Down Trump's Replacement Tariffs; A Minor, Temporary Setback, With Sec 301 Tariffs Coming

Court Strikes Down Trump's Replacement Tariffs; A Minor, Temporary Setback, With Sec 301 Tariffs Coming After the close on Thursday, the Court of International Trade (CIT) ruled to invalidate Trump's latest set of universal 10% tariff imposed two months ago under Sec. 122. The administration will quickly appeal this decision before it takes effect May 12. If the case follows the same pattern as the challenge to the IEEPA tariffs last year, a higher court might soon stay this rul...

By Tyler Durden

US and Iran exchange fire, but Trump says ceasefire still in effect - The Daily Star

US and Iran exchange fire, but Trump says ceasefire still in effect  The Daily Star

What does future hold for NATO? Insights ahead of Ankara summit

In the midst of the American-Israeli war against Iran and U.S. President Donald Trump’s public disappointment with NATO members to such an extent that he will 'consider' withdrawin...

Zelensky sets tasks for Umerov ahead of U.S. talks

President Volodymyr Zelensky has outlined key tasks for National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov ahead of his negotiations in the United States.

US, Iran exchange fire despite Trump ceasefire claims

The fragile US-Iran ceasefire is threatened after an exchange of fire in the Strait of Hormuz, despite President Trump insisting the truce is still on. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-iran-exchange-fire-despite-trump-ceasefire-claims/

By Punch Newspapers

Oil and gold surge after US strikes on Iran, brent above $100

The spot price of gold stood near $4,720 per ounce, recording a weekly increase of 2.3% The post Oil and gold surge after US strikes on Iran, brent above $100 appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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US trade court rules against Trump’s global 10% tariff

A US trade court on Thursday dealt President Donald Trump a fresh setback, ruling against the 10-percent global tariffs he instituted after the Supreme Court struck down many earlier duties. The post US trade court rules against Trump’s global 10% tariff appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Polish president seeks national referendum on EU climate policies

The initiative is unlikely to succeed, given that it requires approval from the Senate, where the government has a majority.

By Daniel Tilles

Trump says US-Iran ceasefire still in place after exchange of fire in Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump says a ceasefire is still in place between the US and Iran after both sides exchanged fire late on Thursday night. It was unclear who fired first.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

Lula and Trump declare bilateral relationship reset after three-hour meeting at the White House

The presidents of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and the United States, Donald Trump, held a meeting of close to three hours at the White House on Thursday in which both leaders declared an end to one of the most severe bilateral crises in two centuries of relations between the two largest economies in the Americas. The encounter, formalized as a working meeting, unfolded in a climate of personal fluency and allowed for the agreement to establish bilateral channels to address commercial, ...

Polymarket: Where People Bet on War and Terrorist Attacks

This boom coincides with the second term of Donald Trump, during which the regulatory landscape for Polymarket changed significantly. The post Polymarket: Where People Bet on War and Terrorist Attacks appeared first on Havana Times.

By Circles Robinson

Tunisia-EU: Perrone, no to European mandate on migrants - ANSA

Tunisia-EU: Perrone, no to European mandate on migrants  ANSA