Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war

The president writes that hostilities "have terminated" because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation.

Trump says he is reviewing Iran peace plan but would consider new strikes

The conflict is now in its tenth week with no prospect of an immediate end as energy prices soar

Trump news at a glance: Top Republicans express concern over plan to withdraw troops from Germany

Pentagon says it will withdraw 5,000 troops from Nato ally Germany; blame game begins after Spirit airlines ceases operations. Key US politics stories from Saturday 2 May at a glance Two top US Republican lawmakers expressed concern on Saturday about the Pentagon’s decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Nato ally Germany. “We are very concerned by the decision to withdraw a US brigade from Germany,” senator Roger Wicker and representative Mike Rogers said in a joint statement. Continue readi...

By Guardian staff

How are Trump's efforts to reshape Indiana's congressional districts going?

President Trump is using his influence to run Republican challengers against some of the Indiana state senators who refused to redistrict to keep GOP control of the U.S. House.

By Ben Thorp

The rise of political violence under Trump

Redi Tlhabi speaks to Professor Robert Pape on the rise of political violence in the US.

King Charles, Queen Camilla bring royal flair to three US cities on trip marking America’s 250th: PHOTOS

King Charles visited the United States in April, and made history as the second monarch to speak during a joint session in Congress.

Amazon plots a fresh attempt to conquer the UK grocery market - The Times

Amazon plots a fresh attempt to conquer the UK grocery market  The Times

Iran offers Strait of Hormuz deal; Trump dissatisfied but prefers non-military path

Trump said he was not satisfied ​with the latest Iranian proposal. Iran's foreign minister said Tehran was ready for diplomacy if U.S. changes its approach.

Iran war: Trump says reviewing new Tehran proposal with doubt

US President Donald Trump has said he "can't imagine" the proposal is acceptable. Tehran said the “ball is in the US’ court” to choose whether to pursue diplomacy or confrontation. DW has more.

Criminal groups recruit women to cater to female clients

Women are increasingly being arrested and tried for drug trafficking here in France. This trend is linked to networks recruiting more women to cater to their female clientele. We have a special report on women in the drug trade and how they got involved.

By Catherine VIETTE

Tim Cook Says Apple Is Pursuing Tariff Refunds, Will Reinvest Any Windfall Into New US Innovation, Manufacturing Projects

Reports: Iran warns 'renewed conflict likely' after Trump rejects truce offer - Haaretz

Reports: Iran warns 'renewed conflict likely' after Trump rejects truce offer  Haaretz

Iran offers Strait deal; Trump dissatisfied but prefers non-military path - The Straits Times

Iran offers Strait deal; Trump dissatisfied but prefers non-military path  The Straits Times

Gatlinburg Ripley's aquarium: Bomb threat prompts evacuation in Tennessee; first details

A bomb threat at the Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies at 88 River Road, Gatlinburg, Tennessee prompted an evacuation, as per reports.

Trump says he is reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war

US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he was reviewing a new Iranian proposal to end the war but also expressed skepticism it would lead to a deal. “I’ll let you know about it later," he said before boarding Air Force One, adding that “they’re going to give me the exact wording now.” Shortly after speaking to reporters, Trump posted on social media about the new proposal, saying he “can’t imagine that it would be acceptable in that they have not yet paid a big enough price for what the

By The Korea Herald

Trump says U.S. could restart Iran strikes 'if they misbehave'

Trump is ‌under domestic pressure to break Iran's hold on the strait, which has choked off 20% of the world's oil and gas supplies and pushed up U.S. gasoline prices.

NATO, top Republicans question move as US announces troop withdrawal from Germany

German foreign minister said that Berlin was "prepared" for a reduction in US troops and was discussing it with NATO bodies.

Shooting at dinner attended by Trump spotlights US hotel industry's nagging and costly security problem

The suspect charged with storming a security checkpoint and firing a shotgun near the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner on Saturday mocked security measures at the Washington Hilton that allowed him to get close to United States President Donald Trump. “I expected security cameras at every bend, bugged hotel rooms, armed agents every 10 feet, metal detectors out the wazoo,” the hotel guest identified by law enforcement as Cole Allen, 31, said in a manifesto ahead of the attack. “...

By none@none.com (Reuters)

Germany says US troop drawdown should spur Europe, but top Republicans worried

"We're going to cut way down and we're cutting a lot further than 5,000," US President Donald Trump said in remarks to reporters in Florida on Saturday when asked about the plan.

FM urges safe navigation in Strait of Hormuz in call with Iranian counterpart - Yonhap News Agency

FM urges safe navigation in Strait of Hormuz in call with Iranian counterpart  Yonhap News Agency

Anthropic reportedly in talks to buy AI chips from U.K. startup Fractile

Middle East conflict: Senior Iranian officer says he expects renewed war with US - NZ Herald

Middle East conflict: Senior Iranian officer says he expects renewed war with US  NZ Herald

Kanye West and Bianca Censori Make Surprise Appearance at North West Pop-Up in L.A.

Kanye West and wife Bianca Censori stepped out in Los Angeles this week to support North West’s pop-up shop ... showing full-on support for the young prodigy's music debut. The couple was seen attending the event tied to North, which drew…

By TMZ Staff

Trump likens US navy to 'pirates' over Hormuz blockade

• Iran says renewed conflict with US 'possible' • Some ships seized by US after exiting Iranian ports • IRGC flex

By reuters

Trump On Hormuz Blockade: "We're Like Pirates - And It's Very Profitable"

Trump On Hormuz Blockade: "We're Like Pirates - And It's Very Profitable" Rare agreement with Iranian officials? President Trump has newly said the US Navy is acting "like pirates" as he described an operation about seizing a ship amid the ongoing blockade of Iranian ports. "We … land on top of it and we took over the ship. We took over the cargo, took over the oil. It’s a very profitable business," Trump told a large audience at a rally in Florida on Friday. "We’re like pirates...

By Tyler Durden

Mexico's week in review: A spy scandal and a governor's indictment put Mexican sovereignty at center stage - Mexico News Daily

Mexico's week in review: A spy scandal and a governor's indictment put Mexican sovereignty at center stage  Mexico News Daily

Iran Proposes New Framework for Strait of Hormuz - Tempo.co English

Iran Proposes New Framework for Strait of Hormuz  Tempo.co English

Senior Iranian officer says he expects renewed war with US - Dhaka Tribune

Senior Iranian officer says he expects renewed war with US  Dhaka Tribune

Stay vigilant in UK, US tells citizens

The US Embassy issues a UK security advisory urging citizens to stay vigilant as the national terrorism threat level is raised to ‘severe.’ Read More: https://punchng.com/stay-vigilant-in-uk-us-tells-citizens/

By Punch Newspapers

Trump wants to get out of the Iran quagmire, but seems can't do it: American journalist - Tehran Times

Trump wants to get out of the Iran quagmire, but seems can't do it: American journalist  Tehran Times

Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war - the-star.co.ke

Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war  the-star.co.ke

Germany says US troop withdrawal ‘foreseeable’ as Nato seeks clarification

Germany's defence minister has said the US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from his country was "foreseeable", as the Nato military alliance says it is seeking clarification from Washington.

By David Apinga

US approves military sales of $2.5bn to Kuwait - Kuwait Times

US approves military sales of $2.5bn to Kuwait  Kuwait Times

On the Road, New Mexico, USA – Photo of the Day

Circles Robinson from the United States took our photo of the day: "On the Road", in New Mexico, USA. The post On the Road, New Mexico, USA – Photo of the Day appeared first on Havana Times.

By Circles Robinson

Terror threat level raised in Britain - AzerNews

Terror threat level raised in Britain  AzerNews