US signs energy and AI deals with Balkan countries as its influence widens - Reuters

US signs energy and AI deals with Balkan countries as its influence widens  Reuters

BP’s profit more than doubles in 1Q as Iran war continues and US gas prices rise - AP News

BP’s profit more than doubles in 1Q as Iran war continues and US gas prices rise  AP News

King Charles: 'We are meeting at times of great uncertainty'

King Charles: 'We are meeting at times of great uncertainty'

More than 120 foreign leaders have addressed Congress. Not many have been kings.

By Leo Sands

US Ends Investigation Into Claims WhatsApp Chats Aren’t Private - Bloomberg.com

US Ends Investigation Into Claims WhatsApp Chats Aren’t Private  Bloomberg.com

America’s special relationship is ‘probably Israel’, says UK ambassador to US

In leaked remarks, Christian Turner also says it is ‘extraordinary’ that Epstein scandal has not affected sex offender’s US associates

Image of Trump to be featured inside new passports to mark America’s 250th

A picture of Trump — along with text from the Declaration of Independence and the American flag — will be on an inside page of at least some new passports.

By John Hudson, Amy B Wang

Iran tests new plan to resolve war with the US

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held several consultations to promote a new three-phase plan, based on gradual de-escalation and featuring greater involvement of regional actors.

Mission accomplished as king’s speech to Congress goes down a storm

Charles quoted Wilde and Dickens in measured masterclass – and no tirade as yet from mad monarch in White House A flick of Oscar Wilde here, a nod to Henry Kissinger there, a sprinkling of Charles Dickens here, a dollop of Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt there. Job done! The British monarch mobilised an elite squad of dead white men, leavened with humour and subliminal politicking, on Tuesday in a charm offensive aimed over Donald Trump’s head and squarely at the US Congress. Judging b...

By David Smith in Washington

King Charles urges 'reconciliation' in address to U.S. Congress amid Trump tensions

In an address to the U.S. Congress, King Charles told lawmakers that "time and again, our two countries have always found ways to come together," and called for "reconciliation and renewal."

By Franco Ordoñez

Congress cheers King Charles for underlining ‘checks and balances’

US lawmakers gave King Charles III a standing ovation upon mentioning the importance of “checks and balances”.

US to issue passports featuring Trump’s picture to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary - CNN

US to issue passports featuring Trump’s picture to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary  CNN

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry on failed extradition of looting archaeologist: Russia will use it to justify Crimea's occupation

Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated it will continue to use all available legal mechanisms to bring Russian archaeologist Alexander Butyagin, suspected of looting historical artefacts in occupied Crimea, to justice.

By VALENTYNA ROMANENKO

Iran war: Who in Tehran could shape talks with the US?

It is unclear how negotiations between the US and Iran will proceed, and a breakthrough seems far off. DW looks at who is calling the shots in Tehran.

US startups explore genome editing in human embryos, raising ethical concerns

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, April 28: Photos of starving soldiers in Ukraine make headlines. Over in the US, Donald Trump wants Jimmy Kimmel fired – again. French papers talk about the controversial Alloncle report on the neutrality and funding of public broadcasting. Also: is genome editing ethical? Finally, we look at the European seagull screeching championship.

By Elitsa GADEVA

Charles wanted to acknowledge ‘victims’ in speech to Congress including those abused by Epstein, palace says

The king’s younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, had been accused of sexually assaulting alleged Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre

By Rachel Dobkin

The US is issuing special new passports — with Trump's face in them

The State Department is releasing a limited number of commemorative passports for the US's 250th birthday featuring Trump's face on the inside cover. Samir Hussein/WireImage via Getty Images The US government is releasing new commemorative passports for the country's 250th anniversary. The design includes an image of Trump's face on the inside cover. A State Department spokesperson said there will be a "limited number" of passports available. If you're renewing your passport this summer, yo...

Trump Featured Prominently On Redesigned Passports - Forbes

Trump Featured Prominently On Redesigned Passports  Forbes

Belarus frees Polish journalist, Warsaw frees Russian archaeologist in prisoner swap

Donald Trump plans to put his image on American passports: Report

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By TOI World Desk

Is Trump related to King Charles? Shocking 'distant cousins' link found

A genealogical connection reveals Trump as King Charles III's 15th cousin, tracing back to Scottish aristocracy and royal heritage.

In tariff refund process, US says 15% of entries denied so far - The Straits Times

In tariff refund process, US says 15% of entries denied so far  The Straits Times

Turkey working to broker agreement between US, Lebanon on Hezbollah, sources tell 'Post'

According to one source, the Lebanese government is hesitant to embrace the initiative, citing concerns over expanding Turkish influence in the country.

King Charles Addresses WHCA Dinner Shooting, Makes Case For Strong U.S.-British Alliance In Speech To Congress

Speaking to a joint meeting of Congress, King Charles made the case for a continued British-U.S. cooperation, including a strong NATO alliance despite attacks on the treaty from Donald Trump and broader calls for American isolationism. The king and Queen Camilla, on a visit to the United States to mark the 250th anniversary of the […]

By Ted Johnson

Belarus frees Polish journalist, Warsaw frees Russian archaeologist in prisoner swap

Belarus has released Andrzej Poczobut, a Polish-Belarusian journalist and activist, as part of a prisoner exchange at the border with Poland, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Tuesday. Poland in return freed Alexander Butyagin, a Russian archaeologist whom it had been preparing to extradite to Ukraine. Tusk said five prisoners were freed for five […]

'Two kings': praise and a royal crush as Trump hosts Charles

Nuwellis gains USPTO approval for dual-lumen catheter patent

Poland Released Russian Archeologist in U.S.-Brokered Prisoner Swap, FSB Says

U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy to Belarus, John Coale, said he and his team secured the release of three Poles and two Moldovans as part of the exchange.

Thai foreign minister voices frustration with US

Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has expressed frustration with the United States, saying the country has received no offers of help from Washington with the wide-ranging economic damage from the American-Israeli war against Iran.

Balikatan live-fire drills held in Palawan

A counter-landing live fire exercise has been held in Palawan as part of this year’s Balikatan joint military drills.

By Michael Punongbayan

King Charles highlights ‘unique’ US-UK alliance in speech to Congress

King Charles III acknowledged 'times of great uncertainty' as he addressed the U.S. Congress on Tuesday, marking the 250th anniversary of independence from Britain and emphasizing...

Sheinbaum says US agrees to respect Mexican law following CIA scandal: Tuesday's mañanera recapped - Mexico News Daily

Sheinbaum says US agrees to respect Mexican law following CIA scandal: Tuesday's mañanera recapped  Mexico News Daily

40,000 U.S. Retail Stores Could Close By 2030

40,000 U.S. Retail Stores Could Close By 2030 UBS consumer analyst Michael Lasser told clients that a further rise in e-commerce penetration, from about 22% today to as high as 27%, could force the closure of 40,000 U.S. retail stores by 2030. The warning comes as more than 10,000 stores have closed since late 2023, and shows how the shift to e-commerce is pressuring brick-and-mortar retail footprints nationwide. Lasser's forecast is that e-commerce penetration rates in th...

By Tyler Durden

Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends: Reports - Region - World - Ahram Online

Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends: Reports - Region - World  Ahram Online

Ukraine to seek accountability for archaeologist Butyagin despite his return to Russia – MFA

Ukraine will pursue legal avenues to bring Russian archaeologist Alexander Butyagin to justice, despite his return to Russia from Poland as part of an exchange. He is suspected of conducting illegal excavations in temporarily occupied Crimea.

Iran says US no longer in position to ‘dictate’ policy to other nations - Dhaka Tribune

Iran says US no longer in position to ‘dictate’ policy to other nations  Dhaka Tribune

Nigerian jailed in US for selling fake nursing diplomas, licences

A Nigerian man is sentenced to federal prison for his role in a scheme selling fake nursing diplomas, allowing unqualified individuals to get jobs. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-jailed-in-us-for-selling-fake-nursing-diplomas-licences/

By Punch Newspapers

Sheinbaum says US agrees to respect Mexican law following CIA scandal: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped

Also during the president's daily press conference, Labor Minister Marath Bolaños highlighted that Mexico's labor poverty rate is currently at its lowest level on record. The post Sheinbaum says US agrees to respect Mexican law following CIA scandal: Tuesday’s mañanera recapped appeared first on Mexico News Daily

By MND Staff

King Charles urges Western unity in speech to US Congress

Britain's King Charles III urged the United States on Tuesday to stand firm with its Western allies, as strains over Iran and Ukraine risk undermining transatlantic ties facing their most serious test in years. The post King Charles urges Western unity in speech to US Congress appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Emmanuel Okogba

Iran claims ‘legal right’ to act in Hormuz Strait, blames US for maritime disruptions - rudaw.net

Iran claims ‘legal right’ to act in Hormuz Strait, blames US for maritime disruptions  rudaw.net

Poland and Belarus conduct prisoner swap, including Polish journalist Poczobut

The exchange was negotiated with the support of the United States.

By Daniel Tilles

Peace efforts stall as US examines latest Iran proposal - Naharnet

Peace efforts stall as US examines latest Iran proposal  Naharnet

Trump Team Reviews Iran Proposal as Nuclear Dispute Blocks Progress

Donald Trump's administration is reviewing a new proposal from Iran aimed at ending the ongoing war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The post Trump Team Reviews Iran Proposal as Nuclear Dispute Blocks Progress appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Sara Zouiten

Merz says US “humiliated” as Iran peace efforts stall

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has criticised the United States over its handling of the war with Iran, as Washington reviews a new proposal from Tehran aimed at ending the illegal war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The proposal, now under discussion by President Donald Trump’s national security team, seeks a ceasefire and restoration of shipping routes before any talks on Iran’s nuclear programme. US officials said Trump is dissatisfied with the plan.

Ambassador Victor Smith honoured at Shoreline–Akropong Sister City reception

Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Victor Emmanuel Smith, was honoured at the Shoreline–Akropong Sister City Association reception held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Shoreline, Seattle.

By Andrea Baaba Appiah