US targets Iranian radar and drone strikes and Kuwait hit by drone and missile fire - AP News

US targets Iranian radar and drone strikes and Kuwait hit by drone and missile fire  AP News

US says it struck Iranian drone command sites at the weekend - Reuters

US says it struck Iranian drone command sites at the weekend  Reuters

Iran attacks damage 20 US military sites since start of war, satellite images show

Analysts told BBC Verify that Tehran's strikes were more extensive than publicly acknowledged.

They Voted for Trump. Here’s How They Feel About High Gas Prices.

With the midterm elections five months away, many Americans who backed President Trump are wrestling with pain at the pump and the war in Iran.

By Tim Balk, Rachel Richardson and Sam Easter

Trump might be losing the farm vote

War in Iran and war on trade hurt farmers and threaten the Republican heartland coalition.

By Marc Short

First Thing: Trump tells critics to ‘sit back and relax’ as Iran claims to target US base

US says it struck Iranian military sites at the weekend, as Iran targets an airbase used by the US to attack southern Iran Good morning, Martin Belam here. I will be popping into your inbox writing First Thing regularly for the next little while. Here are today’s main stories … Is this the end of the ceasefire, then? The US and Iran have sporadically exchanged strikes since their ceasefire took effect in early April, as negotiations aimed at a more durable agreement drag on. A similar exchang...

By Martin Belam

U.S. strikes Iranian military sites. And, Trump's $1.8 billion fund faces scrutiny

American aircraft fired on a number of Iranian sites over the weekend, including Qeeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. And, Trump's anti-weaponization fund faces scrutiny in Congress and the courts.

By Suzanne Nuyen

Iran’s message for the US in reported missile launches - CNN

Iran’s message for the US in reported missile launches  CNN

Does a ‘peace deal’ fuel Middle Eastern war?

U.S. President Donald Trump wants to expand the Abraham Accords, but have they been a tool for peace, or the cause of more war?

Treasury yields edge higher as U.S. and Iran exchange strikes

Treasury yields rose Monday after the U.S. and Iran exchanged fire near the Strait of Hormuz.

PURL contributions sufficient to continue weapons deliveries from US – Ukraine's Defence Ministry

Partner countries' contributions to the PURL programme are sufficient to continue deliveries of critical weapons to Ukraine from the United States, the Defence Ministry has stated.

By Iryna Kutielieva,Iryna Balachuk

Oil prices rally on Hormuz talks but will Asia’s energy woes ease?

Oil prices have eased sharply on hopes that the US and Iran will agree to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but analysts say Asian economies are unlikely to quickly shake off the effects of the energy shock even if the key waterway returns to normal. Benchmark Brent crude oil fell 11.15 per cent to US$92.13 per barrel on Friday, from its level a week earlier, its steepest weekly drop since early April. Prices edged up again on Monday, trading at about US$93 per barrel during Asian afternoon tradin...

By Biman Mukherji

Middle East: US hits Iran radar sites, Kuwait under fire

Kuwait has come under aerial attack, while the US has been hitting military sites in Iran. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard says it has hit a US base in response. Follow DW for the latest.

Kuwait intercepts drones, missiles as US and Iran trade fire

Kuwait's air defences intercepted missile and drone attacks, the military said Monday, after the US said it had struck Iranian military sites at the weekend and Iran's Revolutionary Guards said it had targeted a US base in response.

By FRANCE24

Why Peter Thiel Is Decamping to the End of the World

The billionaire’s new roots in Argentina are said to be partly motivated by concerns about the future of the United States and shared beliefs with Argentina’s right-wing leader.

Oil prices rise after fresh wave of attacks between U.S. and Iran

West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude’s front month contracts both climbed a as hopes for a peace deal became clouded again.

By Nora Redmond

Doctors say Trump’s medical report ‘lacks crucial information about his cardiac health’

Doctors said the medical record lacked details regarding the health of his heart, including how much blood it’s pumping, according to a report

By Oisin Mcilroy

Trump Says Democrats And Some ‘Unpatriotic’ Republicans Are Making Iran Talks ‘Tougher’ - Forbes

Trump Says Democrats And Some ‘Unpatriotic’ Republicans Are Making Iran Talks ‘Tougher’  Forbes

Trump's major student-loan changes for millions of borrowers are a month away

President Donald Trump's student-loan repayment overhaul will take effect in July. Win McNamee/Getty Images Trump's student-loan repayment overhaul will take effect July 1. It includes new repayment plans and borrowing caps on advanced degrees. Borrowers could face higher monthly bills and federal funding gaps. Student-loan borrowers, get ready: big changes are coming. For nearly a year, President Donald Trump's Department of Education has been preparing to implement the sweeping student-lo...

Trump, mayor (and emperor) of Washington

The president is shaping the US capital to his liking with works marked by corruption that reflect his authoritarian drift. Two judges have blocked the fund meant to compensate his allies allegedly ‘persecuted’ by Biden

By Iker Seisdedos García

Trump’s war is starting to strangle the world - SMH.com.au

Trump’s war is starting to strangle the world  SMH.com.au

MLB Owner Points To Donald Trump Threat In MLBPA Labor Dispute Report

MLB labor talks are underway, and one owner believes President Donald Trump could intervene if games are threatened.

Mount Rushmore dream: Donald Trump shares AI-generated image of himself next to celebrated US Presidents

By TOI WORLD DESK

Trump Wants Arab States to Recognize Israel. The War Has Made That Harder.

The president has linked normalization of ties to an Iran deal, but conditions aren’t ripe for that to happen.

Trump slams critics for ‘negatively chirping’ about progress of Iran talks

China opposes ‘political suppression’ of Xinhua reporter in US - The Straits Times

China opposes ‘political suppression’ of Xinhua reporter in US  The Straits Times

Jimmy Kimmel Honored at Peabody Awards As He Says “Making Jokes About the President in America Shouldn’t Win You a Prize”

At the Beverly Hills ceremony, the late-night host mocked and also thanked Donald Trump for "inspiring us to fight for our freedom of speech."

By Kirsten Chuba

Taiwan opposition leader aims to meet Trump on US trip, discuss avoiding conflict with China

Cheng, chairwoman of the Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan's largest opposition party, leaves for a two-week US trip later on Monday, following on from her April visit to China, where she met President Xi.

Trump's Mount Rushmore Moment? AI Photo Shows Him With 4 US Presidents

The edited image depicts Trump standing alongside the faces of former US presidents George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.

Taiwan opposition leader would be ’very willing’ to meet Trump on U.S. trip

Kuomintang Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun says she is willing to meet anyone who is "conducive to peace," just as she ⁠had met Chinese President Xi Jinping.

John Oliver Roasts Trump’s Freedom 250 Concert: ‘People You Haven’t Thought About Since 2009’

"Vanilla Ice did not pull out, which I do realize sounds like the answer to the question, 'Why does that baby have frosted tips?'"

By Emily Zemler

US face defining World Cup on home soil

Trump says Iran 'really wants to make a deal' as peace talks enter new month

Trump says Iran really wants to make a deal with the US - The Jakarta Post

Trump says Iran really wants to make a deal with the US  The Jakarta Post

Oil prices surge as US and Iran launch another wave of strikes - The National

Oil prices surge as US and Iran launch another wave of strikes  The National

Taiwan’s opposition leader hopes to ‘gain deeper trust’ from US

Taiwan’s main opposition leader said Monday she hopes to “gain deeper trust” from the United States, before departing for the country where she is expected to be grilled over her party’s stance on China and defence spending. Kuomintang chairwoman Cheng Li-wun’s trip comes two months after her “peace” visit to Beijing, where she met Chinese […]

By AFP

'Mexico is not anyone's pinata,' president sends message to Trump in annual address

Denounces what she describes as media offensive, multimillion-dollar social media campaigns against her administration

By Anadolu Agency

US Futures Rise as Traders Remain Hopeful of US-Iran Peace Deal

US stocks headed for a positive open on Monday as traders remained hopeful that Washington and Tehran would strike a peace deal, even amid a rise in oil prices.

By Joel Leon

Iran War: Iran Rejects Trump Claims That Deal Is Near as US Counterproductively Toughens Terms; Hotter Tit-for-Tat Strikes Threaten Ceasefire; What if Trump Continues to Stall When Hitting Energy Cliff ?

Today's Iran war update: What if Trump fails or refuses to resolve the conflict despite the US going over the energy cliff, projected for July?

By Yves Smith

Iran FM says no nuclear talks with US, accuses ceasefire violations - The Daily Star

Iran FM says no nuclear talks with US, accuses ceasefire violations  The Daily Star

The clock is ticking toward a second war in the Gulf

Despite diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran, tensions in the Middle East show no signs of easing. This is no longer merely a regional crisis; it has become one of...

US proposes new plan to ease Israel-Lebanon tensions amid fighting - Geo News

US proposes new plan to ease Israel-Lebanon tensions amid fighting  Geo News

Experts: Filling U.S.-created defense gaps would be difficult for Europe

The United States has signaled it may leave European allies without part of its strategic capabilities, hoping Europeans will begin planning how to fill the gaps themselves. According to experts, however, Europe's plans are being pushed too far into the future.

Iran says ceasefire in Lebanon remains condition for US deal

Iran's foreign ministry said on Monday that a ceasefire in Lebanon remains a key condition for any deal with the United States to end the Middle East war. The post Iran says ceasefire in Lebanon remains condition for US deal appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

Donald Trump extends the role of the US Ambassador to Turkey to Syria and Iraq

The US president said that the decision is part of Washington's efforts to strengthen relations with the governments of the two countries. The post Donald Trump extends the role of the US Ambassador to Turkey to Syria and Iraq appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Iran attacks damage 20 US military sites since start of war, satellite images show

Iran has damaged 20 US military sites since the start of the war, satellite images and videos analysed by BBC Verify show, suggesting the attacks are more extensive than publicly acknowledged.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

Serious escalation: Kuwait strongly condemns repeated Iranian attacks - Kuwait Times

Serious escalation: Kuwait strongly condemns repeated Iranian attacks  Kuwait Times

Trump’s former Vice President criticizes controversial fund - The Copenhagen Post

Trump’s former Vice President criticizes controversial fund  The Copenhagen Post