The diplomacy at play behind the King's speeches

How King Charles III navigated a diplomatic tightrope in his speech to the US Congress.

Melania Trump, Queen Camilla and the Look of the Special Relationship

Parsing a state visit told in photo ops, and style.

By Vanessa Friedman

Apple’s next chief John Ternus confronts break from China playbook

Rising memory costs and Donald Trump’s pressure to invest in US manufacturing will force tough early calls

King Charles III gives President Trump a lesson in democracy

The British monarch's visit to the United States, and especially his speech on Tuesday before Congress, carries symbolic weight for all Europeans committed to the rule of law and the preservation of balanced ties with the US.

Prosecutions of Trump’s foes add to GOP’s headaches in midterms

Charges against former FBI director James B. Comey and others take focus away from the economy and other issues voters care about, many Republicans say.

By Isaac Arnsdorf, Liz Goodwin, Theodoric Meyer

The little-known clause that Europe’s security may now depend on

Article 42.7 had languished in obscurity for decades – until Donald Trump began casting doubt on US commitment to Nato • Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up here Most people have heard of Nato’s article 5. The “one for all, all for one” clause states an armed attack on one member country should be considered an attack on all, requiring member states to come to the victim’s aid – including with “the use of armed force”. Not so many, till this week, had heard of the EU’s o...

By Jon Henley Europe correspondent

SCOTUS weighs Temporary Protected Status cases. And, jury indicts James Comey again

The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on whether to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians. And, a grand jury has indicted former FBI Director James Comey for a second time.

By Brittney Melton

Trump's agenda on razor's edge as GOP divisions block legislative path in House

Republican divisions over FISA renewal legislation and the farm bill threaten Trump's legislative agenda as an April 30 deadline approaches.

Trump budget officials urge House Republicans to concede in DHS standoff - CNN

Trump budget officials urge House Republicans to concede in DHS standoff  CNN

Oil prices extend multi-day rally as Trump issues new threat to Iran; Brent tops $115 per barrel

The latest move higher comes amid reports that the U.S. will look to extend its blockade of Iranian ports.

King Charles subtly jabs at Trump in historic address while also calling for closer co-operation

King Charles delivered a historic address to U.S. Congress Tuesday that was replete with calls for better relations between Britain and the States, but he also took some subtle jabs at his host, President Donald Trump.

In a fragmenting global order, former Japanese leader urges pivot to China

Former Japanese prime minister Yukio Hatoyama has called on Beijing and Tokyo to work together against “US arrogance”, as the global order is upended by President Donald Trump. Hatoyama, who was Japan’s prime minister from 2009 to 2010, said the two nations should find common ground and work to manage their bilateral relations. “I would argue that Japan and China should jointly confront a self-centred United States and [prevent] the collapse of the world order,” Hatoyama said at an event in H...

By Alyssa Chen

U.S. ambassador to Ukraine steps down due to frustration with Trump, reports say - The Globe and Mail

U.S. ambassador to Ukraine steps down due to frustration with Trump, reports say  The Globe and Mail

United States: Limited-edition Trump passport unveiled 🇺🇸

🇺🇸 No sitting president has ever appeared on a #US passport. Yet the US State Department has unveiled a limited-edition version bearing Donald #Trump’s portrait to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of #Independence. 🪙 A commemorative gold coin featuring his image is also set to be minted for the occasion.

By FRANCE24

Trump defied protocol by relaying private King Charles conversation but it ‘could’ve been much worse’

Trump’s unconventional leadership style and penchant for breaking protocol had raised concerns about potential missteps

By Danica Kirka

Estonia’s prime minister on Trump: ‘Even the strongest guys need friends’

Kristen Michal champions the EU’s predictability as a key asset in a chaotic world, and urges a lifetime ban on entry for Russian soldiers who fought in Ukraine

By Silvia Ayuso

The King’s speech in the US was a masterclass - SMH.com.au

The King’s speech in the US was a masterclass  SMH.com.au

Seven awkward moments from Trump’s meeting with King Charles in Washington

From awkward handshakes to risky jokes, the two heads of state shared some unusual moments during the visit

By Ellie Hutchings

Man charged with trying to kill Trump at dinner took photo with knife in hotel, investigators say

Epstein silence, subtle messaging and NATO push: Key takeaways from King Charles III’s historic US speech

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By TOI World Desk

President Donald Trump to feature on limited edition US passports

President Donald Trump to feature on limited edition US passports

What if America spoke French? King Charles’s remark and its deep roots

By Nikita Mohta

Germany's Merz says relations with Trump are good despite spat over Iran - The Straits Times

Germany's Merz says relations with Trump are good despite spat over Iran  The Straits Times

A tale of two kings

In their speeches, Charles and Trump spoke of different Americas

By Freddie Hayward

Cypriot centenarian in UK receives birthday card from King Charles

A Cypriot woman living in the UK marked her 100th birthday on Wednesday, receiving a commemorative card from King Charles III in recognition of the milestone. Katina, who was born on April 29, 1926, in Rizokarpaso, has spent most of her life in the United Kingdom after moving there in 1947. She went on to […]

Top US diplomat in Kyiv to resign after Trump conflict-report

A State Department spokesman rejected the notion of policy disagreements being the root cause for the acting ambassador’s departure.

The Horror of Execution by Firing Squad

Trump's DOJ announced last week it is bringing the practice back to federal death row. Death penalty critics are concerned

By Ryan Bort

S. Korea, U.S. discuss N. Korea, cooperation on disarmament, nonproliferation

Senior officials of South Korea and the United States discussed the situation on the Korean Peninsula, and challenges facing the global disarmament and nonproliferation regime, Seoul's foreign ministry said Wednesday. Jeong Yeon-doo, vice foreign minister for diplomatic strategy and intelligence, met with Christopher Yeaw, U.S. assistant secretary for the bureau of arms control and nonproliferation at the State Department, in New York on Tuesday (U.S. time) on the sidelines of the Nuclear Non-Pr

By The Korea Herald

Trump's 'War Hero' Avatar Throws 'No More Mr Nice Guy' Warning At Iran

For Washington, curbs on Tehran's nuclear programme are a red line in talks, but there is now mounting pressure on that line as Trump runs up against a deadline that could force his hand.

‘Stand up, Rory’ – Donald Trump interrupts speech to praise McIlroy as gold statue of president is erected at Miami golf course

A 22-foot gold statue of Donald Trump has been erected at the US President’s Miami golf course.

King Charles and Trump toast ties despite Iran tensions

Britain's King Charles and Donald Trump hailed their countries' longstanding ties at a White House state dinner Tuesday – despite the US president claiming the monarch agreed with him on Iran's nuclear weapons.

By RFI

US ambassador to Cyprus quits State Dept over Trump’s Ukraine policy

Julie Davis, the US ambassador to Cyprus who also serves as acting ambassador in Kyiv, is leaving the State Department disillusioned with President Donald Trump’s declining support for Ukraine, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. Davis, a career diplomat with 30 years of State Department service, is the latest senior official to exit over disagreements […]

By Newsroom

King Charles touts US democracy in speech to Congress

The king is in the U.S. for a state visit with President Donald Trump

By Peter Weber, The Week US

Britain's King Charles was full of jokes at the White House dinner, some of them not bad either

Jokes about colonialism, the French and a naked Winston Churchill were all part of the repertoire.

Trump’s DOJ indicts former FBI director James Comey over ’86 47′ post

In US parlance, the number 86 can be used as a verb meaning to throw somebody out of a bar, while 47 could be seen as code for Donald Trump, the 47th president

By Reuters

Trump to put his picture in US passports - NZ Herald

Trump to put his picture in US passports  NZ Herald

Trump's rating tanks further as Iran war drives up domestic prices

President Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to its lowest point of his current term as Americans grow more dissatisfied with his handling of the cost of living and the unpo...

Jimmy Kimmel calls out Donald Trump’s hypocrisy over death joke

The talk show host continues his long reunning feud with the president The post Jimmy Kimmel calls out Donald Trump’s hypocrisy over death joke appeared first on NME.

By Victoria Luxford

King Charles to visit 9/11 memorial in New York

King Charles’s US visit includes a wreath-laying at the 9/11 memorial and a speech to Congress, focusing on healing strained US-UK diplomatic ties. Read More: https://punchng.com/king-charles-to-visit-9-11-memorial-in-new-york/

By Punch Newspapers

Donald Trump met with Chevron and other oil giants: Concerns over the “war shock” in energy prices

The U.S. president regularly holds meetings with industry executives in order to stay informed about developments. Gasoline prices in the U.S. have reached $4.18 per gallon, the highest level since 2022 The post Donald Trump met with Chevron and other oil giants: Concerns over the “war shock” in energy prices appeared first on ProtoThema English.

By Newsroom

Trump plans long blockade of Iran – Report

President Donald Trump has told US national security officials to prepare for a long blockade of Iran's ports in order to compel Tehran to give up its nuclear program, according to the Wall Street Journal. The post Trump plans long blockade of Iran – Report appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

Trump warns Iran ‘better get smart soon’, weighs military options over Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump intensified his threats against Tehran early Wednesday, utilising a provocative AI-generated imagery and aggressive rhetoric to signal a shift in U.S. strategy. The social media post arrives as a two-month maritime standoff in the Middle East pushes global energy markets toward a breaking point. Trump warned that the Islamic Republic “better get […]

By Ebenezer Afanyi Dadzie

Trump’s popularity hits lowest level this period - The Copenhagen Post

Trump’s popularity hits lowest level this period  The Copenhagen Post

Former FBI Director James Comey was charged Tuesday with "threatening the life" of President Donald Trump, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced. - Seneweb

Former FBI Director James Comey was charged Tuesday with "threatening the life" of President Donald Trump, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced.  Seneweb