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Trump's Iran Stance, Germany Troop Threat Drive Oil Price Surge

President Trump's threats of military action and port blockades against Iran, alongside his warning to withdraw US troops from Germany following criticism, have led to a surge in oil prices to a four-year high. These statements have sparked international reactions and concerns over geopolitical stability.

29 Apr, 22:38 — 30 Apr, 09:35
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wapoMostly Factual1h ago

Trump said Iran’s oil pipelines will soon ‘explode.’ Energy experts doubt it.

Despite Trump’s warning that oil backing up inside Iran would cause pipelines to “explode from within,” analysts say Iran still has plenty of unused storage capacity.

By Evan Halper

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The GuardianMostly Factual2h ago

Trump threatens Germany with US troop reduction after Merz’s Iran war criticism – Europe live

US president’s statement follows comments by German chancellor that the US was being ‘humiliated’ in conflict US president Donald Trump threatened to reduce the number of troops deployed in Germany last night, after chancellor Friedrich Merz said this week that the US was being “humilitated” by Iran. Trump said the US was “studying and reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, with a determination to be made over the next short period of time.” “The Chancellor of Germany, Friedri...

By Jakub Krupa

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NPRHigh1h ago

Trump says he spoke with Putin about a possible ceasefire in Ukraine

President Trump said he talked to Russian President Putin Wednesday about the wars in Ukraine and Iran.

By Mara Liasson

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Fox NewsMixed1h ago

MORNING GLORY: GOP's only path in November -- defend Trump and defeat radicals in Iran

GOP candidates must make the case for the battle with Iran and demand victory to avoid a predicted midterm election wipeout in House and Senate races.

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CNNMostly Factual6h ago

Trump is betting his blockade will defy history and break Iran - CNN

Trump is betting his blockade will defy history and break Iran  CNN

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ukrainska-pravda2h ago

Zelenskyy responds to Putin's proposal to declare ceasefire on 9 May

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has instructed Ukrainian officials to clarify the details of a proposal by Russian leader Vladimir Putin to declare a ceasefire on 9 May, Victory Day in Russia, and in response has suggested a longer-term halt to the hostilities. [Victory Day is a Russian holiday commemorating the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany in 1945, celebrated on 9 May – ed.]

By STANISLAV POHORILOV

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cnbcMostly Factual2h ago

U.S. weighs 'reduction' of troops in Germany as Trump's feud with Berlin deepens

The U.S. is considering the possibility of reducing the number of troops it has stationed in Germany, President Donald Trump said.

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SCMPMostly Factual2h ago

Could a ‘reckless’ Trump’s ‘destroy-and-deal’ tactics target North Korea?

As a rift widens among Republicans over US-Israeli air strikes on Iran, a top Korean-American leader said Seoul must recognise that President Donald Trump is heavily influenced by a faction he calls “new neocons”. Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson broke sharply with the president in a Wall Street Journal interview on Saturday, calling him a “slave” to hawkish interventionists willing to deploy military force. Kim Dong-seok, the 68-year-old head of the Korean American Grassroots Conferen...

By The Korea Times

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marketwatchMostly Factual1h ago

Oil prices climb to four-year high above $120 after report that Trump is considering further military action in Iran

Oil jumps on report President Donald Trump will be briefed later on Thursday on plans to strike Iran

By Nora Redmond

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Business InsiderMostly Factual1h ago

A major student-loan lender says it will 'surprise and delight' borrowers after Trump's repayment overhaul

Private student-loan lenders are gearing up for President Donald Trump's federal repayment changes. Chris Jackson/Getty Images Trump's federal student-loan repayment changes could drive more borrowers to private lending. Major private lenders said they're prepared to compete for the new business. The influx is expected to begin in July, when new federal borrowing caps go into effect. Private student-loan lenders have big things in store for federal borrowers. During earnings calls in late A...

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The IndependentMostly Factual2h ago

Trump rails against ‘dirty cop’ James Comey over 8647 post: ‘It’s a mob term for kill him’

President Donald Trump says ex-FBI director ‘probably’ intended to stoke political violence with his seashell Instagram post last May, accusing him of creating ‘tremendous danger’

By Joe Sommerlad

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EL PAISMostly Factual4h ago

The National Science Board fired by Trump was finalizing a report on China’s growing scientific edge over the United States

Three dismissed members warn EL PAÍS that the Republican is trying to take control of an institution protected by law: ‘This is unprecedented’

By Nuño Domínguez

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indian-expressMostly Factual1h ago

White House shooter posed in selfies at hotel ahead of attack on Trump, pics released

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual3h ago

‘Ultimate hypocrisy’: Erika Kirk blasts journalists who attended WHCD for calling Trump ‘Nazi’ and ‘Hitler’

Erika Kirk has blasted “left-wing journalists” for allegedly referring to Donald Trump as a “Nazi,” and “Hitler” and then still choosing to attend the WHCD.

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ndtvMostly Factual58m ago

Trump To Be Briefed On 3 "Military Options" Against Iran. What They Are

Trump has previously threatened to destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure. However, the international law experts have pointed out that such strikes may amount to war crimes.

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japan-timesMostly Factual3h ago

Tokyo seeks Trump stopover in mid-May China trip

Trump is expected to hold talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to discuss Japan-China relations and Taiwan.

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rfi-englishMostly Factual11h ago

Trump says US may cut troops in Germany as Iran row rages

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the United States is considering reducing the number of its troops in Germany, amid a row with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the Iran war.

By RFI

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seeking-alphaMixed1h ago

Trump says U.S. reviewing troop reduction in Germany

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in-cyprus2h ago

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

President Donald Trump will receive a briefing on Thursday from the leader of the U.S. Central Command, Brad Cooper, on new plans for potential military action against Iran, Axios reported on Wednesday. The report cited unidentified sources. The White House and the U.S. Central Command did not immediately respond to a request for comment. CENTCOM […]

By newsroom

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ukrinformMixed2h ago

Zelensky orders talks with U.S. to verify details of Russia’s temporary truce proposal

President Volodymyr Zelensky has instructed Ukrainian representatives to clarify with the U.S. President’s team the details of Russia’s proposal for a short-term ceasefire.

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vanguard-ngMixed3h ago

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

U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred fresh controversy after sharing a social media post that appeared to rename the Strait of Hormuz as the “Strait of Trump.” The post Trump reshares post renaming Strait of Hormuz ‘Strait of Trump’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

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AP29 Apr, 22:13First to report

Cultural groups urge federal judge to block Kennedy Center renovations - AP News

rfi-english29 Apr, 22:38

Trump says US may cut troops in Germany as Iran row rages

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CNN30 Apr, 04:00

Trump is betting his blockade will defy history and break Iran - CNN

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digi2430 Apr, 06:16

Rusia dă vina pe Zelenski pentru un eventual război nuclear: „Europa va fi prima victimă”

EL PAIS30 Apr, 06:27

The National Science Board fired by Trump was finalizing a report on China’s growing scientific edge over the United States

hindustan-times30 Apr, 07:15

‘Ultimate hypocrisy’: Erika Kirk blasts journalists who attended WHCD for calling Trump ‘Nazi’ and ‘Hitler’

japan-times30 Apr, 07:16

Tokyo seeks Trump stopover in mid-May China trip

vanguard-ng30 Apr, 07:25

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

vg30 Apr, 07:29

Trump og dronning Camilla går viralt

cnbc30 Apr, 07:34

U.S. weighs 'reduction' of troops in Germany as Trump's feud with Berlin deepens

SCMP30 Apr, 07:41

Could a ‘reckless’ Trump’s ‘destroy-and-deal’ tactics target North Korea?

ukrainska-pravda30 Apr, 07:48

Zelenskyy responds to Putin's proposal to declare ceasefire on 9 May

20-minuten30 Apr, 07:52

«Hat ein super Gehör»: Trump kommentiert Ohren von Nasa-Direktor

The Guardian30 Apr, 08:01

Trump threatens Germany with US troop reduction after Merz’s Iran war criticism – Europe live

The Independent30 Apr, 08:10

Trump rails against ‘dirty cop’ James Comey over 8647 post: ‘It’s a mob term for kill him’

naftemporiki30 Apr, 08:19

Η Ουκρανία ζητά διευκρινίσεις για το ρωσικό σχέδιο «προσωρινής εκεχειρίας»

in-cyprus30 Apr, 08:24

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

ukrinform30 Apr, 08:28

Zelensky orders talks with U.S. to verify details of Russia’s temporary truce proposal

capital-bg30 Apr, 08:34

Нов шамар по НАТО: Тръмп обмисля изтегляне на войски от Германия

cdm-me30 Apr, 08:39

Iz sata u sat: Tramp: Ratovi u Iranu i Ukrajini mogli bi da se završe “po sličnom rasporedu”; Zelenski naložio predstavnicima Ukrajine da razjasne sa timom SAD detalje o prekidu vatre

indian-express30 Apr, 08:39

White House shooter posed in selfies at hotel ahead of attack on Trump, pics released

la-vanguardia30 Apr, 08:43

Melania suelta la mano de Trump ante las cámaras y desata las especulaciones

NPR30 Apr, 08:43

Trump says he spoke with Putin about a possible ceasefire in Ukraine

rzeczpospolita30 Apr, 08:44

EEC 2026: Koniec starego świata? Ivan Korčok o Europie, Trumpie i przyszłości V4

24ur30 Apr, 08:46

Ukrajina želi pojasnila glede ruske želje po premirju

klix-ba30 Apr, 08:49

Bivši direktor FBI-ja se dobrovoljno predao, drugi put optužen za prijetnju smrću Donaldu Trumpu

aktualne-cz30 Apr, 08:55

O jaké příměří jde? Pár hodin na přehlídku? Zelenskyj netuší, co Putin s Trumpem upekli

dnevnik-bg30 Apr, 08:57

Зеленски разпореди преговори с екипа на Тръмп за руското предложение

le-figaro30 Apr, 08:58

Guerre en Ukraine : Kiev a demandé des «détails» sur la proposition russe d’une trêve le 9 mai

wapo30 Apr, 09:00

Trump said Iran’s oil pipelines will soon ‘explode.’ Energy experts doubt it.

Fox News30 Apr, 09:00

MORNING GLORY: GOP's only path in November -- defend Trump and defeat radicals in Iran

seeking-alpha30 Apr, 09:04

Trump says U.S. reviewing troop reduction in Germany

trinidad-express30 Apr, 09:15

Kamla warned about fallout over Trump - Trinidad Express Newspapers

marketwatch30 Apr, 09:21

Oil prices climb to four-year high above $120 after report that Trump is considering further military action in Iran

der-standard30 Apr, 09:24

Trump sinnt nach Kritik von Merz auf Rache und droht mit Abzug von US-Truppen

Business Insider30 Apr, 09:25

A major student-loan lender says it will 'surprise and delight' borrowers after Trump's repayment overhaul

danas30 Apr, 09:29

Putin u razgovoru s Trampom tražio primirje na jedan dan, stigla reakcija Zelenskog

ndtv30 Apr, 09:35

Trump To Be Briefed On 3 "Military Options" Against Iran. What They Are

helsingin-sanomat30 Apr, 09:38

Nato | Merz arvosteli Iranin sotaa, Trump uhkasi kostaa vetämällä joukkoja Saksasta

delfi-lt30 Apr, 10:02

Kaunas: galimas JAV karių mažinimas Vokietijoje NATO gynybos planų nepakeis

index-hr30 Apr, 10:07

Što ako Trump ispuni prijetnju Njemačkoj?

lsm-lv30 Apr, 10:47Latest update

Naftas cenas sasniegušas augstāko līmeni pēdējo četru gadu laikā pēc Trampa draudiem turpināt Irānas ostu blokādi