Oil prices rise after US and Iran exchange fire in Hormuz strait

The flare-up further endangers the US-Iran ceasefire, which Trump extended indefinitely on 21 April.

U.S. to Review Mexican Consulates After Right-Wing Claims Against Them

The State Department said it would review all Mexican consulates in the United States, following claims in conservative media that the consulates interfere in politics.

By Jack Nicas

Trump Rejects Need for Curbs on Oil Exports After Trade Surge - Bloomberg.com

Trump Rejects Need for Curbs on Oil Exports After Trade Surge  Bloomberg.com

US businesses urge Trump to intervene over new EU consumer rules

American companies fear an update to Brussels’ ‘Product Liability Directive’ will make it easier for consumers to sue

'Faced with Trump and Putin, the war in Ukraine is acting as a catalyst for Europe's autonomization'

Amid international turmoil, Donald Trump is punishing Germany, Ukraine is scoring points against Russia and Canada is emerging as Europe's staunchest supporter, observes Le Monde columnist Sylvie Kauffmann.

Trump-ally Roger Stone condemned for providing lobbying services to Myanmar’s military junta

Stone being paid $50,000 a month to ‘rebuild’ relations between Washington and Myanmar’s military-backed government US lobbyist Roger Stone, a longtime friend and ally of Donald Trump, has been condemned for accepting $50,000 a month to “rebuild” relations between Washington and Myanmar’s military-backed government. Myanmar’s leaders have been internationally isolated since seizing power in a coup in 2021, and have repeatedly been accused of atrocities that may amount to war crimes. Activists...

By Rebecca Ratcliffe

Rubio visits Vatican amid escalating tensions between Trump and Pope Leo

Secretary of State Marco Rubio traveled to Rome in an effort to preserve a crucial relationship between Washington and the Holy See.

By Claire Giangrave

Oil prices jump as US, Iran trade fire in Strait of Hormuz

Brent crude rises amid clashes in critical waterway.

Trump praises Susie Wiles’ cancer fight in surprise gala video: ‘Winning it decisively’

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles disclosed her cancer diagnosis at a gala where Trump praised her courage, toughness and decisive recovery.

Iran focus at Trump-Xi summit may delay progress on tariffs, rare earths

Thanks to the Iran war, big issues for U.S. businesses like rare earths and supply chains may take a back seat on the agenda for the Trump-Xi summit.

In meeting with Pope Leo, Rubio tries to minimize Trump's attacks

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Pope Leo at the Vatican on Thursday morning, in a visit that was officially about diplomacy but in reality was about cleaning up after President Donald Trump’s latest swipes at the first American pope.

FT: EU leaders preparing for possible negotiations with Russia on ending war Ukraine

EU leaders are preparing for potential negotiations with Russian ruler Vladimir Putin as European capitals grow increasingly frustrated with the war-ending talks led by US President Donald Trump.

By Olha Kovalchuk,Tetyana Oliynyk

Lula won’t sideline China or anyone in rare earths, tells Trump refining stays in Brazil

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva told US President Donald Trump on Thursday that his country’s rare earth reserves are open to investment from China and any other nation willing to process the minerals on Brazilian soil, resisting pressure to side with Washington in its contest with Beijing over critical mineral supply chains. “We have no preference. What we want is to share with whoever wants to invest in Brazil,” Lula said at a press conference at the Brazilian embassy in...

By Igor Patrick

Trump gives EU until Jul 4 to implement trade deal

Trump has threatened to impose higher tariffs on the bloc if it doesn't implement the trade deal agreed last year by his deadline.

Lula says White House talks with Trump helped ease tariff tensions

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said three hours of talks at the White House with US President Donald Trump on Thursday helped stabilise relations between Brazil and the United States, which have been strained by Trump’s tariff policy.

By FRANCE 24

‘How good a president is Trump?’ President polls workers at Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool for support of Iran war

Trump asked the workers on site if they think Iran should have a nuclear weapon

By Rachel Dobkin

Iran Officials Reportedly Still Considering Trump Peace Plan Despite Mocking - Forbes

Iran Officials Reportedly Still Considering Trump Peace Plan Despite Mocking  Forbes

Judge conditionally agrees to cancel Comey appearance in Trump threat case

US, Iran weigh 30-day ceasefire plan, reopening Strait of Hormuz; n-talks still in limbo

Iran and the US are reportedly in talks for a temporary truce, aiming to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and pave the way for broader nuclear negotiations. A 30-day pause in hostilities is proposed, with discussions focusing on lifting shipping blockades and ending military actions. More complex issues like sanctions relief and Iran's nuclear program remain under negotiation.

By TOI World Desk

White House Calls Mark Hamill “Sick Individual” for Posting Photo of Trump Depicted in a Grave

The 'Star Wars' actor later clarified that he was actually "wishing him the opposite of dead."

By Carly Thomas

Star Wars legend Mark Hamill apologizes after outrage over AI image appearing to show Trump dead

Mark Hamill apologized after facing backlash for sharing an AI-generated image of Donald Trump dead beside a gravestone.

UAE countering Iranian air attack after Trump says ceasefire still in effect

US ally the United Arab Emirates said its air defences were engaging missile and drone threats from Iran early on Friday in a further test of the shaky, month-long ceasefire between the US and Iran. There were few details immediately available about the latest attack on the UAE, which came a day after the US […]

Where are the flash points in next week's Trump-Xi talks?

Donald Trump is poised to be the first US president visiting China in almost a decade, but an uneasy trade truce and tensions over Iran and Taiwan loom over his trip next week. All eyes will be on Trump’s talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Analysts said with an advance team already in Beijing, Trump’s travel will likely proceed even without an end to hostilities in the Middle East. What’s on the agenda for the leaders of the world’s two biggest economies? ‘Board of Trade’ US officials will...

By none@none.com (AFP)

Hopes of a peace deal hit as Iran accuses US of violating ceasefire

Iran accused the United States of violating a ceasefire by targeting two ships in the Strait of Hormuz and attacking civilian areas, the country’s top joint military command said last night.

US response to hantavirus outbreak could be hindered by withdrawal from WHO - NBC

Health experts warn that both the CDC and the WHO may face disadvantages from a lack of cooperation between the two organizations.

UAE counter Iranian attack, Trump says ceasefire in place

US ally the United Arab Emirates said its air defences ⁠were engaging missile and drone threats from Iran early on in a further test of the shaky, month-long ceasefire between the US and Iran.

Trump heads for Xi summit overshadowed by Iran war

With U.S. President Donald Trump seeking a deal to end the Iran war before he lands in Beijing, China may seek to use his weakened position to extract concessions on key issues.

Trump could ask Xi for suggestions on engagement with Kim during upcoming summit: Campbell

US President Donald Trump could ask for Chinese President Xi Jinping's suggestions for engagement with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during their upcoming summit in Beijing, a former senior US diplomat said Thursday, as he has repeatedly expressed his desire for dialogue with Pyongyang. Former Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell made the remarks during a press meeting amid questions over whether the agenda for the Trump-Xi meeting, set for May 14 and 15, would include efforts to address No

By The Korea Herald

Mark Hamill Issues Revised Social Media Post After White House Calls Him “Sick” For Posting Image Of A Dead Donald Trump

Mark Hamill revised a social media post featuring an image of a dead Donald Trump after the White House labeled the actor as “sick” and claimed that it was the type of rhetoric that has inspired assassination attempts against the president. Hamill wrote on Bluesky, “Accurate Edit for Clarity: ‘He should live long enough to… […]

By Ted Johnson

Trump Says Giving EU Until July 4 To Fulfill Trade Deal Or Will Raise Tariffs

Trump on Friday had threatened to increase tariffs on EU cars and trucks to 25% this week, from 15% currently, because the EU was not complying with the terms of a deal struck in Scotland last July.

EU prosecutors probe alleged misuse of funds linked to France's Bardella

European Union prosecutors have launched a probe into a possible misappropriation of EU funds, after a complaint alleged France's far-right National Rally had used European grants to benefit its leader Jordan Bardella, a source close to the case told AFP Thursday.

By RFI

Trump gives EU until July 4 to ratify deal or face tariff hike 

US President Trump said he has been “waiting patiently” for the EU to meet its commitments under the trade deal.

Trump gives the EU a July 4 deadline to finalize a trade deal and warns of higher tariffs

Tunisia-EU: Perrone, no to European mandate on migrants

(ANSA) - TUNISI, 07 MAG - The European Union does not intend to delegate the management of irregular migration to Tunisia “on Europe’s behalf.” This was stated by the EU ambassador to Tunis, Giuseppe Perrone, speaking at a conference dedicated to the partnership between Brussels and Tunis, as part of the celebrations for Europe Day and the launch of a new digital platform on European programs in the North African country. According to reports from various local media outlets, Perrone emphasiz...

By ANSA

Trump threatens EU with higher tariffs if trade deal not approved by 4 July

Trump said the bloc must finalise an agreement struck last year as frustration grows in Washington over delays.

US and Iran exchange fire, but Trump says ceasefire still in effect

Iran's top joint military command accuses the US of violating the ceasefire by targeting an Iranian oil tanker and another ship entering the Strait of Hormuz chokepoint

By Reuters

Russia Scolds Ally Armenia for Hosting Zelensky

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova also warned Yerevan against pursuing closer ties with the European Union.

OIL PRICE WATCH as of May 8, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – Motorists are hopeful that next week there will be another round of fuel price rollbacks after global oil prices plunged on easing tensions between the United States and Iran. International oil markets fell sharply after US President Donald Trump said a possible deal with Iran was “very possible,” easing fears of a

By Dona Policar

Mark Hamill Blasted by White House for A.I. Image of Donald Trump in Grave

Mark Hamill went to the Dark Side on President Donald Trump ... and now the White House is firing back with the force. The "Star Wars" icon is catching major heat after posting an A.I.-generated image showing Trump lying lifeless in a shallow grave…

By TMZ Staff

What To Know About Trump's Presidential Fitness Test Award Revival

What To Know About Trump's Presidential Fitness Test Award Revival Authored by Aaron Gifford via The Epoch Times, In the coming academic year, old-fashioned calisthenics, timed runs, and the spirit of competition could return to many public schools. President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a proclamation restoring the Presidential Fitness Test Awards, which date to the mid-20th century but ended under President Barack Obama’s administration. The May 5 White House action is a ...

By Tyler Durden

Trump gives EU until July 4 to ratify trade deal or face higher tariffs

President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was giving the EU until July 4 to fulfill ​its side of ​last year's trade ⁠deal, threatening to hike U.S. tariffs to 'much higher le...

Trump gives EU until July 4 to ratify deal or face higher tariffs - The Daily Star

Trump gives EU until July 4 to ratify deal or face higher tariffs  The Daily Star

Zelensky sets tasks for Umerov ahead of U.S. talks

President Volodymyr Zelensky has outlined key tasks for National Security and Defense Council Secretary Rustem Umerov ahead of his negotiations in the United States.

Polish president seeks national referendum on EU climate policies

The initiative is unlikely to succeed, given that it requires approval from the Senate, where the government has a majority.

By Daniel Tilles

Trump says US-Iran ceasefire still in place after exchange of fire in Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump says a ceasefire is still in place between the US and Iran after both sides exchanged fire late on Thursday night. It was unclear who fired first.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

Lula and Trump declare bilateral relationship reset after three-hour meeting at the White House

The presidents of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and the United States, Donald Trump, held a meeting of close to three hours at the White House on Thursday in which both leaders declared an end to one of the most severe bilateral crises in two centuries of relations between the two largest economies in the Americas. The encounter, formalized as a working meeting, unfolded in a climate of personal fluency and allowed for the agreement to establish bilateral channels to address commercial, ...

Polymarket: Where People Bet on War and Terrorist Attacks

This boom coincides with the second term of Donald Trump, during which the regulatory landscape for Polymarket changed significantly. The post Polymarket: Where People Bet on War and Terrorist Attacks appeared first on Havana Times.

By Circles Robinson

Tunisia-EU: Perrone, no to European mandate on migrants - ANSA

Tunisia-EU: Perrone, no to European mandate on migrants  ANSA