US military commander to brief Trump on new military options against Iran, Axios reports - Reuters

US military commander to brief Trump on new military options against Iran, Axios reports  Reuters

Oil prices jump after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran military options

Axios reported that US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran.

Oil Prices Soar as Iran Standoff Shows No End in Sight

Oil prices push higher, approaching another wartime high, as President Trump asserted that the naval blockade of Iran’s ports would persist.

By The New York Times

Trump Argues UAE’s OPEC Exit Could Lower Energy Prices Amid War - Bloomberg

Trump Argues UAE’s OPEC Exit Could Lower Energy Prices Amid War  Bloomberg

Trump launches review of US troops in Germany

Threat comes days after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticised US strategy in Iran

Trump and Putin discuss Ukraine and Iran over the phone

In Washington, Trump told reporters he had a 'very good conversation' with Russian President Vladimir Putin, though he said it had focused more on the Ukraine war than on Iran. According to Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov, Putin said he was ready 'to declare a ceasefire for the duration of Victory Day celebrations.'

Oil price hits wartime high after Trump warns Iran blockade could last ‘months’

Oil markets spooked as Donald Trump appears willing to maintain the US Navy blockade and Iran keeps strait of Hormuz all but shut The price of Brent oil soared above $126 a barrel on Wednesday, its highest level since 2022, after Donald Trump warned the US blockade of Iranian ports could last months and peace talks remained stalled. Surging more than 13% in 24 hours, Brent crude hit a record price since the war began on 28 February. Not since Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine has Brent topped...

By Mark Saunokonoko

Trump says he is weighing reducing American troop presence in Germany after Iran feud

President Trump suggested he could soon reduce the U.S. military presence in Germany as he continues to feud with Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the U.S-Israel war against Iran.

By The Associated Press

Oil prices soar on fears of long supply disruption, US siege of Iran ports

US President Trump meets with oil firms over ways to minimise impact on fuel supplies amid US blockade of Iranian ports.

Elie Honig prosecuted mob families. He "never" heard of Trump's claim that "86" was a "mob term" - CNN

Elie Honig prosecuted mob families. He "never" heard of Trump's claim that "86" was a "mob term"  CNN

'America First' immigration overhaul bill would codify Trump's campaign promises once and for all

A new House Republican bill seeks to narrow legal immigration by ending the diversity visa lottery and shifting to a merit-based points system.

Zelenskyy: Russia will not agree to peace without decisive pressure from US

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns that reduced US pressure on Moscow risks prolonging the war, stressing that Russia will not agree to peace without tougher action from Washington.

By Ivan Diakonov

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump welcomes Putin’s offer of Victory Day ceasefire in ‘very good’ phone call

Trump says he expects Putin to observe 'a little ⁠bit of a ceasefire', while Ukraine is yet to respond to the proposed truce

By Arpan Rai and Maira Butt

Trump is betting his blockade will defy history and break Iran

'Strait of Trump': US President shares new map naming Hormuz after himself

President Trump shared a modified map renaming the Strait of Hormuz as the "Strait of Trump," following claims that the US naval blockade against Iran could last for months. This development occurs as Iran shows no signs of backing down, exploring alternative strategies to maintain leverage amidst ongoing US sanctions and blockade efforts.

By TOI WORLD DESK

‘The Apprentice’ Reboot With Donald Trump Jr. as Host Reportedly Under Early Discussion at Amazon

Amazon is considering a potential reboot of the Donald Trump-hosted reality competition show “The Apprentice” for its Prime Video streamer, according to a report late Wednesday by the Wall Street Journal. But the newspaper added that instead of the President at the helm, it would be his son, Donald Trump Jr. Amazon declined to comment, […]

By Jack Dunn

US war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, says Pentagon official

Amazon Discussing Potential ‘Apprentice’ Reboot

President Donald Trump previously hosted the reality TV show for 14 seasons, from 2004 to 2015.

By Carly Thomas

Who is Shannon Marie Harris? Georgia woman arrested on Delta flight after refusing to end phone call

A Delta flight was delayed after a passenger refused to end a phone call and was later arrested.

Trump administration probes Stanford University over 'discriminatory' diversity practices

US President Donald Trump has cracked down on diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in the government and in the private sector since taking office early last year.

King Charles ‘would have probably helped with military strikes against Iran’, says Trump as he is due brief on new military options

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Trump holds talks on prolonged Iran blockade, urges Tehran to reach a deal

Donald Trump discussed how to mitigate the impact of a possible months-long U.S. blockade of Iran’s ports with oil companies, a White House official said on Wednesday, as the U.S. renewed its calls for other nations to help open the Strait of Hormuz. Tuesday’s talks with oil executives followed a deadlock in efforts to resolve […]

Trump holds talks on prolonged Iran blockade and urges Tehran to reach a deal

The U.S. president's talks with oil executives followed a deadlock in efforts to resolve the conflict, which has led the U.S. to try to squeeze Iran's oil exports with a blockade.

$25 Billion, $40 Billion, $50 Billion? How Much Is US Really Spending On Iran War

Repair costs have not been added to the claimed bill for this war; this has 'not been reflected' in the $1.5 trillion budget FY27 proposal because the Pentagon is still 'assessing' the situation.

Putin, Trump discuss Iran, Ukraine in phone call: Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with US counterpart Donald Trump, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said Wednesday, adding the two leaders discussed the Middle East war and Ukraine. The call lasted more than 90 minutes and was "frank and businesslike," Ushakov told reporters, including from Agence France-Presse, during a phone briefing. The presidents "paid particular attention to the situation regarding Iran and in the Persian Gulf," Ushakov said. "Vladimir Putin considers Donald Trump'

By The Korea Herald

‘The Boys’ Creator Thought Homelander Claiming He’s God Was Too “Out There” Before Trump’s AI Jesus Post: “Really Hard To Out-Satire”

While Eric Kripke has never pulled his punches against Donald Trump on The Boys, the series creator and showrunner has begun predicting the president’s outlandish moves. After unofficial Trump surrogate Homelander (Antony Starr) chillingly claimed in the episode ‘Every One of You Sons of Bitches’ that he is God, Kripke reacted to the Prime Video […]

By Glenn Garner

Amazon discusses 'The Apprentice' reboot, with Don Jr. as potential host - WSJ

NBI suspects Sara's alleged hitman from her own security detail

Matibag confirmed during the House justice panel's impeachment hearing that the bureau is investigating members of the Vice President's Security Protection Group (VPSPG), which includes active military personnel, as it tries to identify who Duterte contracted for her plans.

By Cristina Chi

Brent oil rises 7% on report US considering military options to break Iran deadlock

US West Texas Intermediate futures for June were up $2.76, or 2.6%, at $109.64 a barrel

By Reuters

Trump reshares post renaming Strait of Hormuz ‘Strait of Trump’

Donald Trump sparks controversy by sharing a post to rename the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil route, amid rising geopolitical tensions and oil market jitters Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-reshares-post-renaming-strait-of-hormuz-strait-of-trump/

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Air France-KLM fears $2.4 billion in higher fuel costs due to Strait of Hormuz closure

Airline conglomerate Air France-KLM expects to spend an additional 2.4 billion dollars on fuel this year compared to last year as a result of the current conflicts in the Middle East.

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