Zelensky condemns US extension of Russian sanctions waiver

The US argues that the waiver is meant to ease the energy supply crunch sparked by the US-Israel war with Iran.

Chaos Erupts in Hormuz After Trump Claimed Iran Deal is Imminent - Bloomberg.com

Chaos Erupts in Hormuz After Trump Claimed Iran Deal is Imminent  Bloomberg.com

Zelensky says oil sanctions relief provides billions for Russian military

The Ukrainian president did not mention the United States, but President Donald Trump's administration on Friday issued a month-long sanctions waiver allowing the sale of Russian oil and petroleum products that are at sea.

We analyzed Trump’s public remarks. His White House ballroom is a top priority.

The president has publicly highlighted his White House ballroom project on roughly a third of the days this year, a Washington Post analysis found.

By Clara Ence Morse, Dan Diamond

NATO allies working to reopen the Strait of Hormuz spark fury from Trump

Tensions grow between European countries and the U.S. over helping in the Strait of Hormuz and the future of NATO.

By Teri Schultz

Trump says US negotiators to head to Pakistan for Iran ceasefire talks

Trump announces talks in Islamabad despite accusing Iran of violating truce, as he warns Tehran of severe repercussions.

Iran says talks continue while it retains control of Strait of Hormuz traffic

Iran's top negotiator says his government has "no trust" in its enemies, after Trump says the U.S. won't be blackmailed.

Zelenskyy estimates how much Russia could gain from easing US oil sanctions

Easing sanctions allows Russia to resume oil exports, potentially providing US$10 billion for its war against Ukraine.

By Artur Kryzhnyi

Iran war: US, Iranian leaders trade accusations of ceasefire violations, more talks scheduled for next week. Follow DW for more

US President Donald Trump said the US would destroy every bridge and power plant in Iran if Tehran does not accept a peace proposal. Negotiations are set to rebegin in Pakistan soon. Follow DW for more.

Iran: Prolonged conflict reshapes view of the regime, analyst says

FRANCE 24’s guest Mehran Kamrave, Director of the Iranian Studies Unit at the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies, analyses Iran’s strategy towards the United States, highlighting three key levers the regime can rely on: sanctions, the nuclear programme, and control over the Strait of Hormuz. He also notes that, despite the war, the Iranian government is tightening its grip on the population. According to him, the longer the conflict drags on, the less unpopular the Islamic Republic b...

By FRANCE24

Trump tells Iran to sign deal with US or ‘the whole country is going to get blown up’

Trump falls back on threats to civil infrastructure over Hormuz closure

By John Bowden

Trump says US negotiators will be in Pakistan on Monday for talks with Iran

‘A little tacky’: Trump reviews his own McDonald’s moment

A staged Oval Office McDonald's delivery to celebrate a tax policy has drawn criticism, with President Trump himself calling the event "tacky." The DoorDash driver, Sharon Simmons, who previously advocated for the policy, was highlighted for alleged savings. DoorDash clarified it was a planned event, not a genuine delivery, defending Simmons' participation.

By TOI WORLD DESK

‘Nice or hard way’: Trump says second round of US-Iran talks in Pak on Monday

“My Representatives are going to Islamabad, Pakistan — They will be there tomorrow evening, for Negotiations,” Trump said in a post on Truth Social.

Allies fear a rushed US–Iran framework deal could backfire, leaving technical deadlock - The Straits Times

Allies fear a rushed US–Iran framework deal could backfire, leaving technical deadlock  The Straits Times

Israel and Pakistan were created around the same time. In nearly 80 years since, how their creation helped the US

By Manjeev Puri

'No more Mr. Nice Guy!': Trump says Iran committed 'serious' ceasefire violation, still wants deal

Trump had said in a Truth Social post on Sunday that US representatives are going to Islamabad, Pakistan, "tomorrow night" for Iran negotiations.

Trump says US representatives heading to Islamabad, will be ‘there tomorrow evening for negotiations’

Islamabad appeared all set on Sunday to host a second round of talks between the US and Iran, with President Donald Trump announcing that representatives from Washington were heading to Islamabad and they would be “there tomorrow evening for negotiations”. The US president made the announcement in a Truth Social post, where he also insisted that Washington was offering Tehran “a very fair and reasonable” deal. “And I hope they take it because, if they don’t, the United States is going to knoc...

By none@none.com (News Desk)

"No More Mr Nice Guy, Time For Iran Killing Machine To End": Trump's Latest Threat

"No More Mr Nice Guy, Time For Iran Killing Machine To End": Trump's Latest Threat

Iran says final deal still far off as Hormuz Strait shuttered

The Strait of Hormuz remained closed on Sunday in the stand-off between Iran and the United States, with Iran's powerful speaker of parliament signalling a final peace deal was "far" off despite movement in negotiations. As mediation efforts continued following high-level talks in Pakistan that failed to reach a deal, Iran said it would not reopen the crucial maritime trade route until the United States ended its blockade of Iranian ports. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, speaker of the Iranian parliam

By The Korea Herald

Zelensky condemns easing of oil sanctions on Russian oil

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has condemned the easing of sanctions on Russian oil after the United States extended a waiver meant to soften surging energy prices driven by the Middle East war.

Trump accuses Iran of 'total violation' of ceasefire, says US going to Pakistan to resume negotiations

"It will happen. One way or another. The nice way or the hard way. It’s going to happen. You can quote me," US President Donald Trump said, referring to a peace deal with Iran.

Trump threatens again to blow up all Iran's bridges and power plants

Zelensky Says Oil Sanctions Relief Provides Billions for Russian Military

"Every dollar paid for Russian oil is money for the war," Zelensky said.

Ukrainian drones reportedly strike seaport in Russia's Krasnodar Krai - The Kyiv Independent

Ukrainian drones reportedly strike seaport in Russia's Krasnodar Krai  The Kyiv Independent

Pakistan tightens security in Islamabad ahead of possible US-Iran peace talks - Arab News

Pakistan tightens security in Islamabad ahead of possible US-Iran peace talks  Arab News

Twin cities tighten security, suspend transport ahead of US-Iran talks

Islamabad Police, Rangers and the Frontier Corps (FC) will also be deployed as part of the security arrangements

By Saleh Mughal

US mediators eye Islamabad return but Iran defiant on Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that American negotiators will travel to Pakistan for a new round of talks with Iran, which had earlier doubled down on its pledge to blocka...

Iran War: Mad King Trump Gets the Strait Slammed in His Face

A rapidly declining Trump is living in a "dark fantasy" world as the Iranians close the Strait in anger at his lies. Meanwhile the MSM is beginning to break some bad news about the war.

By Nat Wilson Turner

Rescuers show how they extinguished Shostka fire under threat of further Russian attacks

In Shostka, Sumy region, rescuers from the State Emergency Service extinguished all fires caused by a Russian drone attack on the night of April 19, despite the threat of further strikes.

US widens global pressure on Iran-linked oil tanker shipping - Nation Thailand

US widens global pressure on Iran-linked oil tanker shipping  Nation Thailand

Trump accuses Iran of violating ceasefire in Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump said US negotiators will be in Pakistan Monday to resume talks on ending the war with Iran, as he again threatened to destroy its power plants and bridges if no deal is reached. The post Trump accuses Iran of violating ceasefire in Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Occupation through education: how Russia took over Ukrainian schools - LRT

Occupation through education: how Russia took over Ukrainian schools  LRT

Zelensky: 'Every dollar' on Russian oil funds war - AzerNews

Zelensky: 'Every dollar' on Russian oil funds war  AzerNews

The United States "cannot impose a siege" on the Strait of Hormuz (Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister) - Seneweb

The United States "cannot impose a siege" on the Strait of Hormuz (Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister)  Seneweb