Trump backs government AI safeguards in banking system, acknowledges risks - TradingView — Track All Markets

Trump backs government AI safeguards in banking system, acknowledges risks  TradingView — Track All Markets

Stop Welsh space radar station because of Trump's 'contempt', first minister says

Eluned Morgan has called for the UK government to stop working with the US on 27 radar dishes.

Trump Breaks With Meloni, Italy’s Leader, Amid Dispute Over Pope and Iran

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was once considered one of President Trump’s closest European allies. Their friendship now appears in danger.

By Jason Horowitz

Trump Threatens to Fire Powell If He Doesn’t Exit Fed - Bloomberg.com

Trump Threatens to Fire Powell If He Doesn’t Exit Fed  Bloomberg.com

Opinion | Trump’s ‘Whole Civilization Will Die’ Tweet Isn’t a War Crime - WSJ

Opinion | Trump’s ‘Whole Civilization Will Die’ Tweet Isn’t a War Crime  WSJ

Trump threatens to fire Powell, won’t halt probe of Fed renovations

President Trump threatened Wednesday to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell if he doesn’t step down from the Fed in the coming weeks.

By Andrew Ackerman

'Kevin Warsh's nomination to the Fed reinforces the impression that an oligarchy runs the US'

Kevin Warsh, the likely next chair of the Federal Reserve, commands an immense fortune. Meanwhile, Donald Trump's cabinet is the wealthiest in American history, observes Le Monde's Eric Albert in his column.

Reeves steps up criticism of Trump’s Iran war, branding it a ‘mistake’

UK chancellor tells US audience she is ‘not convinced that this conflict has made the world a safer place’ Middle East crisis – live updates Business live – latest updates Rachel Reeves has stepped up her criticism of Donald Trump’s war on Iran, describing it as a “mistake” that has destabilised the global economy and damaged living standards around the world. In a marked fraying of the transatlantic relationship, the UK chancellor said Trump breaking off from diplomatic talks with Iran an...

By Richard Partington in Washington

Popes have spoken out on politics before. But with Trump and Pope Leo it's different

President Trump's attacks on Pope Leo are unprecedented, religious experts told NPR. Here's how the situation differs from other popes' political critiques.

By Ava Berger

Pope Leo visits Cameroon with message of peace amid attacks from Trump

US President Donald Trump has lashed out at pope over calls for peace and criticism of US war on Iran.

WATCH: Ex-NATO chief draws red line as Trump fumes alliance abandoned US during Iran war

Former NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg says the alliance should not be drawn into supporting U.S. military operations against Iran, calling NATO defensive.

Trump says he’ll fire Powell next month if he stays in his role at the Fed - CNN

Trump says he’ll fire Powell next month if he stays in his role at the Fed  CNN

Trump threatens to fire Powell if the Fed chair doesn't leave office on his own

Though most Fed chairs in the past have left after being replaced, Powell has demurred on what he plans to do.

Trump posts image of Jesus hugging him amid row with pope over Iran war

US President Donald Trump posted an ⁠apparently AI-generated image of ⁠Jesus embracing him on Wednesday, two ⁠days after he deleted a post that prompted criticism that the Republican president had compared himself to Jesus. The image, reposted to Trump’s social media account, shows the president with his eyes closed, touching temple-to-temple with a similarly posed Jesus. ‌Trump is standing behind a microphone, and behind him is an American flag. The original post had the caption: “I was neve...

By Reuters

Italian papers united as PM Meloni faces off with Trump

PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, April 15, 2026: First, the Italian front pages rally around Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as she stands up to US President Donald Trump. Next, war robots in Ukraine have captured Russian positions for the first time in history. Meanwhile, the war in Sudan enters its fourth year. Elsewhere, the World Press Photo awards have been given out. Finally, an unusual campaign takes the UK by storm.

By Emily BOYLE

Powell’s term as Fed chair is coming to an end. Trump wants to fire him anyway.

President Donald Trump and Department of Justice officials aren’t showing signs of backing down in a standoff over the leadership of the Federal Reserve, even as current Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s term for that role is due to end in exactly a month.

By Victor Reklaitis

Pentagon ramps up plans for military operation in Cuba in case Trump orders direct intervention: report

Earlier this week, Trump said ‘we may stop by Cuba’ after the Iran war is resolved

By Brendan Rascius

Trump's plan to limit a key student-loan forgiveness program for public servants faces new pushback

Democratic lawmakers are seeking to block President Donald Trump's plan to limit eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP via Getty Images Democratic lawmakers launched a new effort to block Trump's rule to limit Public Service Loan Forgiveness. The rule, set to take effect in July, would narrow program eligibility. Nonprofits have already filed lawsuits to block the rule. The Trump administration is seeking to limit a major student-loan forgiven...

Donald Trump’s double blockade of Hormuz: A high-stakes gamble with many limitations

The United States is tightening the negotiating rope, weakening Iran’s position and increasing Chinese pressure on the regime. But putting this into practice will not be easy

By Ignacio Fariza ,Jesús-Sérvulo González Moreno

Trump Freaks Out About Looming Midterm Disaster in Bonkers Ramble

'Left lunatics might not like this': Trump shares AI image of Jesus hugging him

Former US President Donald Trump shared a new AI-generated image showing Jesus embracing him. This follows criticism for a previous image where he was depicted as Jesus healing a man. Trump defended the earlier post, claiming it was meant to represent him as a doctor. The controversial images have drawn varied reactions from different groups.

By TOI WORLD DESK

Tensions between Pope Leo and Donald Trump widen amid US-Iran war? Row explained

Responding to the Pope's stance on Iran war, Trump has accused the first American-born Pope of being “weak” on crime and foreign policy.

‘We’d like to apply for vacancy’: Iran takes dig at Trump after Meloni backs Pope

Trump threatens to fire Powell if he doesn’t exit Fed - The Straits Times

Trump threatens to fire Powell if he doesn’t exit Fed  The Straits Times

Trump Does Another Really Weird Jesus Post

The president is doubling down on casting himself as a divine savior as he ramps up his attacks on Pope Leo XIV

By Nikkimccannramirez

Trump posts image of himself with Jesus as administration’s pope criticism continues

U.S. President Donald Trump posted an apparently AI-generated image of Jesus embracing him on Wednesday, two days after he deleted a post that prompted criticism that the Republican president had compared himself to Jesus. The image, reposted to Trump’s Truth Social account, shows Trump with his eyes closed, touching temple-to-temple with a similarly posed Jesus. […]

FIFA considers requesting Trump to issue ICE raid moratorium during World Cup - report

FIFA is exploring the possibility of requesting US President Donald Trump to pause ICE raids during the World Cup, hoping FIFA chief Gianni Infantino's relationship with him could leverage policy.

Trump says he will open the Strait of Hormuz - ‘for China’ and Xi Jinping will give him ‘a big, fat hug'

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Trump Says Will "Fire" Federal Reserve Chair If He Stays Beyond Mandate

President Donald Trump renewed pressure Wednesday on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, with the US leader threatening to fire the central bank chief if he stays beyond his mandate.

Trump says he asked China's Xi not to give Iran weapons

Last week, the U.S. president threatened countries with an ​immediate 50% tariff if they supplied Iran with weapons.

BBC Staff Confidence In Leadership Plummets After Trump & Gaza Crises

EXCLUSIVE: BBC employees’ confidence in the UK broadcaster’s leaders has taken a significant hit after a string of editorial scandals in 2025, including the bust-up with Donald Trump. In internal communication this week, the BBC revealed the findings of its staff survey, some of which were leaked to Deadline. The research showed that only 34% […]

By Jake Kanter

Pope Leo, attacked again by Trump, says world needs message of peace

Pope Leo renewed his call for peace following a second social media attack from US President Donald Trump this week.

Trump says war with Iran 'very close to over,' Iran wants to make a deal 'very badly' - Yonhap News Agency

Trump says war with Iran 'very close to over,' Iran wants to make a deal 'very badly'  Yonhap News Agency

U.S. and Iran may be reaching significant progress in talks, according to U.S. officials – report

Trump says he asked China’s Xi not to give Iran weapons

Donald Trump asked Chinese President Xi Jinping in a letter not to give Iran weapons, and Xi responded that China was not supplying Tehran, the U.S. president told Fox Business Network in an interview that aired on Wednesday. Trump, in the interview taped on Tuesday, did not say when the letters were exchanged. Last week, […]

By newsroom

Trump attacks Meloni again, no longer have same rapport with those who refuse help

(ANSA) - ROME, APR 15 - United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday attacked Premier Giorgia Meloni again saying he could no longer have the same relationship with her because she refused to help him with the Iran war. "(Meloni) has been negative," Trump said in an interview with Fox. "Whoever refused (to give) their help in managing the situation with Iran, we no longer have the same relationship with that country. "Just so you know: Italy receives large quantities of oil from the Stra...

By ANSA

Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan’s biggest arms opening since WW2

Among the potential new customers are the Polish military and the Philippine navy, which are undergoing modernization amid regional security challenges

By Reuters

Trump says Iran talks could resume within 'days'

TEHRAN — US President Donald Trump has indicated peace talks with Tehran could resume this week, as the United States turned the screws Wednesday with a naval blockade it said had cut off maritime trade with Iran.

Donald Trump Reposts A.I. Image of Jesus Embracing Him in Front of Flag

President Donald Trump's making sure no one will mistake him for Jesus Christ this time around ... reposting a picture of himself standing alongside God's only son -- instead of one wearing his garments. POTUS reshared an image the account "Irish…

By TMZ Staff

Trump says war 'close to over' - China Daily - Global Edition

Trump says war 'close to over'  China Daily - Global Edition

Trump Endorses Halo Composer

Marty O'Donnell, the former video game composer known for his work on Halo and Destiny, has seen his latest bid for Congress endorsed by Donald Trump.

By Tom Phillips

Trump says war 'will end soon' as Pakistan delegation heads to Iran - Arab News

Trump says war 'will end soon' as Pakistan delegation heads to Iran  Arab News

Trump seeking 'grand bargain' with Iran: JD Vance

Says deal is not yet done because president wants deal where Iran doesn't have nuclear weapon

By Anadolu Agency

Pentagon ramps up contingency plans for possible Cuba occupation

The Pentagon is intensifying preparations for a potential military operation in Cuba following directives to plan for possible intervention if ordered by President Donald Trump, ac...

Iran War: Pervasive Misinformation About the (So Far Successful) US Blockade; Trump Keeps Up “Negotiations Soon” Hype; Markets Become Even More Unhinged

Today's Iran war update: the information environment has become hopelessly populated, as reporting on the blockade attests.

By Yves Smith

Pope Leo, attacked again by Trump, flies to Cameroon on Africa tour

Leo left Algiers on Wednesday morning.

Europe Drafts Pie In The Sky Plan To Free Up Hormuz Without 'Belligerent' Parties

Europe Drafts Pie In The Sky Plan To Free Up Hormuz Without 'Belligerent' Parties This is quite the ambitious headline revealing the latest 'plan' for Hormuz to come out of Europe, as it sits on the sidelines watching the US get potentially bogged down in the region following a month of heavy airstrikes on Iran: Europe drafts postwar plan to free up Strait of Hormuz without US, WSJ reports. This is apparently a plan for after the main crisis is over, amid the strait still being ...

By Tyler Durden

Group faults Nigeria, DRC, Tanzania, others’ exclusion from Pope’s visit to Africa - The Guardian Nigeria News

Group faults Nigeria, DRC, Tanzania, others’ exclusion from Pope’s visit to Africa  The Guardian Nigeria News

Trump says China agrees not to arm Iran

President Donald Trump states he has received personal assurances from Chinese leader Xi Jinping that China has agreed not to send weapons to Iran. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-says-china-agrees-not-to-arm-iran/

By Punch Newspapers

Pakistani delegation heads to Iran with ‘new message’ from US as second-round talks loom - rudaw.net

Pakistani delegation heads to Iran with ‘new message’ from US as second-round talks loom  rudaw.net

Trump tells China’s Xi not to give weapons to Iran

US President Donald Trump said in an interview aired on Fox Business on Wednesday that he asked China's leader Xi Jinping not to supply weapons to Iran, and that Xi replied saying he was not doing so. The post Trump tells China’s Xi not to give weapons to Iran appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn’t leave in May

US President Donald Trump has threatened to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if he does not step aside at the end of his term in May.

By Deborah Okailey Quarcoo

Trump seeks Iran talks while Israel expands invasion of Lebanon

Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the war against Iran was close to an end and that a new round of talks with Tehran could take place in Islamabad within days, even as the United States kept a naval blockade on Iranian ports, Israel pressed on with attacks in Lebanon, and fresh polling pointed to anger inside Israel over the ceasefire. The US president told Fox News that the conflict was “close to over” and told the New York Post that “something could be happening over the next two days” in...

Turkey’s Erdogan: Israel must not be allowed to sabotage US-Iran ceasefire - PressTV

Turkey’s Erdogan: Israel must not be allowed to sabotage US-Iran ceasefire  PressTV

Trump says extending ceasefire won't be needed, as he claims war being 'over' - AzerNews

Trump says extending ceasefire won't be needed, as he claims war being 'over'  AzerNews

Middle East war: Trump announces imminent talks between the United States and Iran in Pakistan - Seneweb

Middle East war: Trump announces imminent talks between the United States and Iran in Pakistan  Seneweb