Trump's $1.5 trillion defense budget includes $750 billion for ships, jets and Golden Dome - Reuters

Trump's $1.5 trillion defense budget includes $750 billion for ships, jets and Golden Dome  Reuters

French ambassador calls for South Africa to be at G20 after Trump bars country - AP News

French ambassador calls for South Africa to be at G20 after Trump bars country  AP News

U.S. Considers Financial Support for Oil-Rich U.A.E.

President Trump acknowledged that the Gulf state has incurred significant damage during the war with Iran.

By Alan Rappeport

Trump Wants Buyer for Spirit, Pans United-American Merger - Bloomberg

Trump Wants Buyer for Spirit, Pans United-American Merger  Bloomberg

Trump’s Fears on the Iran War - WSJ

Trump’s Fears on the Iran War  WSJ

Trump criticizes them, but renewable energies are thriving in some US states

Despite the White House's largely hostile stance prioritizing fossil fuels over solar and wind power, renewable energies are continuing to expand in certain states.

Virginians vote on redrawing congressional map to favor Democrats

Voters hit the polls Tuesday in Virginia’s redistricting referendum, which could determine control of the House of Representatives amid a national redistricting arms race.

By Gregory S. Schneider

Trump’s ‘one-man WhatsApp group’ diplomacy derailing Iran peace talks

US president’s hubristic and contradictory social media statements are key stumbling block to ending the war Donald Trump’s blend of threats and hubristic commentary, often casually dismissive of Iran, has, as much as the continuation of the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, been the key stumbling block to restarting peace talks between the two countries under Pakistan’s mediation in Islamabad. However much the Iranian foreign ministry insists it would not respond to every social media utte...

By Patrick Wintour Diplomatic Editor

Ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran ends Wednesday

The ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran ends Wednesday. President Trump says a U.S. delegation is going to Pakistan for talks, but Iran hasn't confirmed their attendance.

By Kat Lonsdorf

US at risk of running out of missiles if another war breaks out after depleting stockpile in Iran operations - CNN

US at risk of running out of missiles if another war breaks out after depleting stockpile in Iran operations  CNN

Trump says he opposes extending Iran ceasefire amid talks uncertainty

US president says Iran has 'no choice' but to show up to the negotiations in Pakistan and accept a 'great' deal.

Trump urges Virginia voters to reject 'blatant partisan power grab' by Democrats

President Trump and Speaker Johnson rally Virginia voters against a redistricting ballot measure they say could cost Republicans four House seats.

Trump says 'maybe' government should help struggling Spirit Airlines

Trump told CNBC's "Squawk Box": "I think I'd love somebody to buy Spirit, as an example."

Iran war latest: Trump expects bombing to resume if there's no deal as status of talks unclear

President Donald Trump said in an interview that the US was ready to resume attacks on Iran unless a deal was struck. A US ceasefire with Iran expires on Wednesday evening ET.

Trump’s military push confronts US lawmakers and China’s shipbuilding edge

US President Donald Trump’s long-standing obsession with sea power was underscored by his pledge to rebuild the US Navy into what he called a “Golden Fleet” as he returned to the White House. His financial year 2027 budget released on April 3 puts a price tag on the ambition: US$65.8 billion for 34 warships, including initial funding for a next-generation battleship he wants to name after himself, part of the largest US$1.5 trillion defence-spending request in history. But analysts say the...

By Yuanyue Dang

Iran's participation in US talks unclear

Mediator Pakistan has yet to receive a formal response from Iran on whether it would send a delegation for a second round of talks with the United States, Islamabad's information minister said. "Formal response from Iranian side about confirmation of delegation to attend Islamabad Peace Talks is still awaited," Minister Attaullah Tarar posted on X, saying that a decision was "critical" as just hours remained until the two-week ceasefire struck between the warring sides expires.

By FRANCE24

Hopes of peace deal fade as Trump says he ‘expects to be bombing’ when ceasefire deadline expires

US president said he does not want to extend the ceasefire with Tehran and that the American military is ‘raring to go’

By Alex Croft

Trump Alleges ‘Iran Has Violated The Cease Fire Numerous Times’—As Key Deadline Looms - Forbes

Trump Alleges ‘Iran Has Violated The Cease Fire Numerous Times’—As Key Deadline Looms  Forbes

Trump says 'maybe' the federal government should help Spirit Airlines

"I'd love somebody to buy Spirit," Trump said. "Maybe the federal government should help that one out." Kevin Carter/Getty Images Trump floated some form of federal "help" for Spirit Airlines on Tuesday. The low-cost airline has long struggled to turn a profit, and oil prices may be making it worse. "I'd love somebody to buy Spirit Airlines," Trump said. Trump sounds open to the idea of the federal government helping the beleaguered Spirit Airlines. "I'd love somebody to buy Spirit… you kno...

Tucker Carlson Apologizes for ‘Misleading People’ About Donald Trump: I Will Be ‘Tormented by It for a Long Time’

Tucker Carlson’s break with President Donald Trump — whom the ex-Fox News host once robustly supported — took a stunning turn, as Carlson apologized for campaigning for Trump and said he was sorry for “misleading people” about Trump. Carlson made the comments on Monday’s episode of his podcast, “The Tucker Carlson Show,” speaking with his […]

By Todd Spangler

'Thought I had understanding with Xi': Trump says ship seized by US had 'gift from China' for Iran

President Trump revealed the US seized a ship carrying "not very nice" items, calling it a "gift from China." He linked this to Iran tensions, threatening to bomb bridges and expressing no desire to extend the Iran ceasefire. Trump anticipates a "great deal" but also expects bombing, despite China denying weapon supplies to Iran.

By TOI World Desk

Trump’s cryptic post adds uncertainty as US-Iran ceasefire talks hang in balance

Why is a Democrat warning the White House about Trump’s ‘mental condition’? What we know

A heated exchange arises as Goldman warns about Trump’s mental health scrutiny if Democrats regain power.

United States Treasury Department imposes fresh sanctions against suppliers of weapons to Iran

The move comes as a two-week ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump is due to end in the coming days.

US imposes new sanctions against suppliers of weapons to Iran

The United States imposed new sanctions on Tuesday targeting 14 people and companies that help Iran obtain weapons as Tehran works to rebuild its ballistic missile inventories after US-Israeli attacks, the Treasury Department said. The targets, which also include aircraft, are based in Iran, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates and were cited for their […]

Trump Says US "Raring To Go" To War. Iran Warns Of Creating "Another Hell"

"I expect to be bombing because I think that's a better attitude to go in with. But we're ready to go. I mean, the military is raring to go," US President Donald Trump said.

Tucker Carlson Says He’s “Sorry For Misleading People” To Support Donald Trump, Says He’ll Be “Tormented By It For A Long Time”

Tucker Carlson offered a mea culpa on his podcast for supporting Donald Trump in his 2024 presidential campaign, telling his viewers and listeners that he will be “tormented by it for a long time.” In a conversation with his brother Buckley, a Trump speechwriter, Carlson said on his show on Monday, “You wrote speeches for […]

By Ted Johnson

Trump says US in a ‘very, very strong’ position for Iran talks, expects ‘great deal’

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday touted the strong negotiation position of the country in talks with Iran to end the Middle East conflict. “We’re going to end up with a great deal. I think they have no choice… We’re in a very, very strong negotiating position,” Trump told broadcaster CNBC. He also said that he did not want to extend a ceasefire with Iran. “I don’t want to do that. We don’t have that much time,” Trump said when asked about the possibility of exte...

By none@none.com (AFPReutersNews Desk)

Spirit Airlines soars as Trump pushes for buyer of distressed airline

Trump says he expects to resume bombing Iran as ceasefire extension ruled out

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he did not want to extend the ceasefire with Iran and expected to resume bombing if a deal was not reached soon, even as Washington expressed confidence that last-ditch peace talks would go ahead in Pakistan. “I don’t want to do that. We don’t have that much time,” Trump […]

By Newsroom

Meloni says she had courage to speak her mind to Trump

(ANSA) - ROME, APR 21 - Premier Giorgia Meloni said Tuesday she had had the "courage" to speak her mind to United States President Donald Trump on Iran and the pope recently and had not been dismayed by his reaction and the rift that ensued. Meloni last week told Trump he was wrong to criticise Leo over the pope's condemnation of the Iran war and said she stuck by Italy's decision not to take part in the conflict, a choice that irked the US leader. Trump said Meloni, with whom he had previous...

By ANSA

‘Kiss of death’: how the US killed a Swiss merchant bank - SWI swissinfo.ch

‘Kiss of death’: how the US killed a Swiss merchant bank  SWI swissinfo.ch

US-Iran ‘talks are on track’, but Trump vows: ‘They will not have a nuclear weapon’ - News24

US-Iran ‘talks are on track’, but Trump vows: ‘They will not have a nuclear weapon’  News24

Trump says he does not want to extend truce as expiry nears, US seizes tanker

Iran warns it seeks no attack but vows stronger response if targeted again, spokesperson says

By Reuters

Iran reportedly rejects next round of talks with US in Pakistan

Iran has informed the U.S. via Pakistan that it will not be going to Islamabad for a new round of talks on Wednesday, Iranian media reported Tuesday as uncertainty clouded plans ju...

Trump Cryptically References US Intercepted Chinese 'Gift' To Iran

Trump Cryptically References US Intercepted Chinese 'Gift' To Iran President Trump made an interesting and somewhat cryptic China reference in a series of Tuesday morning Iran-related statements, given to CNBC. He stated that US forces recently intercepted a vessel carrying what he described as a "gift" from China to Iran as Tehran seeks to rebuild its military during a ceasefire. via Flickr The ship had "a gift from China" which "wasn’t very nice," Trump told CNBC. "I was a l...

By Tyler Durden

Tehran warns of 'new cards' on battlefield as Trump says he will not lift blockade until deal - Saudi Gazette

Tehran warns of 'new cards' on battlefield as Trump says he will not lift blockade until deal  Saudi Gazette

Trump says US in ‘very, very strong’ position for Iran talks

"We're going to end up with a great deal. I think they have no choice...We're in a very, very strong negotiating position," Trump told broadcaster CNBC. The post Trump says US in ‘very, very strong’ position for Iran talks appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

US-intercepted tanker moves near Sri Lanka waters - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

US-intercepted tanker moves near Sri Lanka waters  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

US and Iran warn they are ready for war as talks in limbo - Naharnet

US and Iran warn they are ready for war as talks in limbo  Naharnet

US seizes tanker in international waters as Iran truce deadline nears - thecitizen.co.tz

US seizes tanker in international waters as Iran truce deadline nears  thecitizen.co.tz

Trump claims Iran sending “hundreds of ships” to US for oil amid tensions - AzerNews

Trump claims Iran sending “hundreds of ships” to US for oil amid tensions  AzerNews