American rejects merger talks with United Airlines - Reuters

American rejects merger talks with United Airlines  Reuters

Photos show the ‘Build the Red Wall’ rally in Arizona, headlined by Trump - AP News

Photos show the ‘Build the Red Wall’ rally in Arizona, headlined by Trump  AP News

UK and France to lead defensive mission in Strait of Hormuz

Sir Keir Starmer has said further details of the plan will come after a meeting in London next week.

In Phoenix, Trump Eyes Lower Gas Prices and Frets About the Midterms

President Trump told a crowd of supporters that the price of oil and gas was coming down, part of an effort in recent days to present a rosier picture of the nearly two-month-long Iran war.

By Luke Broadwater

Shipowners and Oil Traders Wary as Iran Says Hormuz Fully Open - Bloomberg.com

Shipowners and Oil Traders Wary as Iran Says Hormuz Fully Open  Bloomberg.com

Investors look through the turmoil

The world is a mess but markets seem to be shrugging worries over the fallout of the Iran war

Trump says 'no sticking points' left for a peace deal with Iran

According to the US president, an agreement is 'very close.' Following Israel's truce with Lebanon, Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz open to commercial shipping.

Trump news at a glance: president celebrates strait of Hormuz reopening, though Iran officials warn they could close it again

Iran’s parliamentary speaker warned it would will shut the strait again if the US blockade continues, which Trump said would remain in place until the conflict was fully concluded – key US politics stories from 17 April at a glance Iran’s foreign minister has said that the strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels, reinforcing hopes for an eventual end to the war in the Middle East and sending oil prices tumbling. In a barrage of social media posts, Donald Trump claimed on Fri...

By Guardian staff

Trump set to read Scripture from the Oval Office during 'America Reads the Bible' event starting Sunday

The president is set to read 2 Chronicles 7 during the 'America Reads the Bible' event, a passage organizers say was deliberately reserved for him.

Trump thanks Gulf states for their ‘tremendous’ support

‘This will be a great and brilliant day for the world’ Donald Trump said as Iran fully opens the Strait of Hormuz.

"A good sign for all of us": GOP Congressman reacts to Trump's declarations on the Strait of Hormuz - CNN

"A good sign for all of us": GOP Congressman reacts to Trump's declarations on the Strait of Hormuz  CNN

Trump expects final end to war with Iran within "day or two"

Trump expects an agreement with Iran to end the war in the coming days. Active negotiations are underway.

By Iryna Kutielieva,STANISLAV POHORILOV

Carney calls for resumption of shipping during Strait of Hormuz talks

Prime Minister Mark Carney told world leaders today that Canada welcomes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.

Why China is urgently looking to North Africa as the energy crisis rolls on

The war in Iran and ensuing closure of the Strait of Hormuz has exposed the risks of over-reliance on the Persian Gulf for oil, turning Beijing’s Mediterranean infrastructure plans from long-term goals into urgent strategic necessities. From Algerian oilfields to Moroccan battery factories and Egypt’s industrial base, China might now fast-track these projects to create a Mediterranean hub for a green-energy supply chain, observers said. Beijing aims to create a strategic backup that protects ...

By Jevans Nyabiage

North American Iron: Can Domestic Pig Iron Production Reduce U.S. Import Dependence? - The Globe and Mail

North American Iron: Can Domestic Pig Iron Production Reduce U.S. Import Dependence?  The Globe and Mail

Iran, Magyar, Mythos & the Pope

In a week where Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz fully open for commercial trade—effectively ending its nearly seven-week de facto blockade of the critical shipping lane, President Trump imposed a U.S. blockade on Iranian ports to strangle its ability to trade. Trump vowed to continue enforcing what is effectively a U.S. siege until a peace deal is finalized.

By Gavin LEE

Airline and cruise stocks soar, as ‘TACO’ gives way to ‘trust in Trump alone’

United Airlines and Royal Caribbean shares were leading the S&P 500’s gainers as investors “trust in Trump” to deliver peace.

By Bill Peters

Trump slams NATO claiming it offered to help clear Strait of Hormuz after he declared it open: ‘We never needed them’

Earlier Friday, President Trump declared that the Strait of Hormuz has been reopened, though Iran said the opening would only last as long as the ceasefire in Lebanon

By Josh Marcus

Bitcoin Breaks Two-Month High After Iran Reopens Strait Of Hormuz - Forbes

Bitcoin Breaks Two-Month High After Iran Reopens Strait Of Hormuz  Forbes

From inspirational quotes to depicting himself as Jesus, see how Trump's social media posts have evolved since 2009

President Trump began posting on the Trump-owned social media platform Truth Social after being banned from Twitter in 2021. Bloomberg via Getty Images President Trump began his social media presence on Twitter in 2009. Since then, he's amassed millions of followers, and some of his posts have sparked controversy. Trump started a new social media platform, Truth Social, after being banned from Twitter in 2021. "Many are saying I'm the best 140 character writer in the world. It's easy when i...

US to recover uranium from Iran at a 'leisurely pace', Trump tells Reuters

Energy concerns ease in major relief for India as Iran opens Strait of Hormuz

The decision will allow some 15 Indian-flagged and owned merchant vessels currently to the west of the strait to transit the waterway.

Trump says will bring Iran uranium ‘back home to the USA’ - The Straits Times

Trump says will bring Iran uranium ‘back home to the USA’  The Straits Times

Jewish groups urge Trump to prioritize Americans held in Iran during ceasefire talks

Along with the AJC, the call came from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation, the Raoul Wallenberg Center for Human Rights, and United Against Nuclear Iran.

Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz; Trump says blockade will remain until deal is signed

Iran said Friday that it reopened the crucial Strait of Hormuz to commercial vessels in line with a temporary Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, but US President Donald Trump said a US naval blockade of Iranian ports will remain "in full force" until a peace deal is signed. The reopening of the vital energy shipping route added to growing expectations that Washington and Tehran could be able to reach a deal to end their war during a new round of their peace talks, which Trump said might take place this w

By The Korea Herald

Will Shut Strait Of Hormuz If US Blockade Continues, Warns Iran

Iran will close the strategic Strait of Hormuz again if the United States continues its blockade of Iranian ports, parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Saturday.

European leaders offer military help to secure Strait of Hormuz

Trump said the waterway is "open and ready for business," though a U.S. naval blockade would remain in place until a broader agreement is reached.

RFK Jr. Struggles to Defend Trump Before Congress: ‘He’s Very, Very Sane’

The HHS chief claims the president's threat to eradicate Iranian civilization was a nuanced, empathetic deal-making tactic

By Nikkimccannramirez

Trump sees deal ‘soon’ with Iran to end war as Strait of Hormuz remains open

Iran’s foreign minister said on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz had reopened to commercial shipping following a ceasefire agreement linked to the Lebanon conflict, as US President Donald Trump said talks to end the war with Iran could take place “soon”. Abbas Araqchi said in a post on X that the strait was “open […]

US to recover uranium from Iran, says Trump as deal to end war ‘mostly complete’

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Traders place $760 million bet on falling oil ahead of Hormuz announcement 

When will Hormuz shipping normalize? See what traders are predicting

Iran says its enriched uranium 'not going to be transferred' - Arab News

Iran says its enriched uranium 'not going to be transferred'  Arab News

Is America On The Verge Of A Nuclear Renaissance?

Is America On The Verge Of A Nuclear Renaissance? Authored by Duggan Flanakin via WattsUpWithThat.com, It has been more than seven years since President Donald Trump signed the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act (NEIMA) into law – and it has taken all seven years (including four during the Biden Administration) for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to issue a final rule implementing its provisions. Even the Washington Post admits that the new Part 53 rules, inten...

By Tyler Durden

US expects agreement with Iran in 2 days

U.S. President Donald Trump said an agreement with Iran could be finalized within days, adding that further talks between the two sides are likely to take place over the weekend....

All set for Kuppet elections as ex-MP Ronald Tonui locked out of Secretary General post

New rules require candidates for top seats like Secretary General and Chairman to pay Sh500,000...

Trump thanks Iran for fully reopening Strait of Hormuz - Global Times

Trump thanks Iran for fully reopening Strait of Hormuz  Global Times

Iran says its enriched uranium ‘not going to be transferred’

"Iran's enriched uranium is not going to be transferred anywhere," Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei told state TV. The post Iran says its enriched uranium ‘not going to be transferred’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

Trump and Iranian foreign minister say Strait of Hormuz is fully open - Jamaica Gleaner

Trump and Iranian foreign minister say Strait of Hormuz is fully open  Jamaica Gleaner

Strait of Hormuz Tensions Show Why Crypto Thrives in Times of Crisis

Iran’s reported plan to charge oil tankers in cryptocurrency for passage through the Strait of Hormuz is doing more than rattling shipping markets. The post Strait of Hormuz Tensions Show Why Crypto Thrives in Times of Crisis appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Oumaima Moho Amer