Takeaways from AP report on Trump administration’s defiance of lower court orders - AP News

Takeaways from AP report on Trump administration’s defiance of lower court orders  AP News

Trump says US Navy acting 'like pirates' to carry out naval blockade of Iranian ports - Reuters

Trump says US Navy acting 'like pirates' to carry out naval blockade of Iranian ports  Reuters

Watch: May Day protests take place across major US cities

Thousands of demonstrators marched across the country to demand “dignity, justice and freedom” for immigrants and workers.

Trump Endorses Andy Barr for Senate as Musk-Backed Candidate Exits Race

The candidate in Kentucky, Nate Morris, said he would be joining the Trump administration. He met with the president a day before his announcement.

By Tim Balk and Theodore Schleifer

Trump Picks Barr Over Musk-Backed Rival in Kentucky Senate Race - Bloomberg.com

Trump Picks Barr Over Musk-Backed Rival in Kentucky Senate Race  Bloomberg.com

Jean Pisani-Ferry: 'The United States has lost its moral authority for good'

The United States is turning its back on democracy and freedom – values the nation once embodied – and is now replacing them with the law of the strongest and a culture of deal-making. Donald Trump has caused irreparable harm to the world's leading power, argues the economist in his column.

Trump endorses Andy Barr in race to succeed Mitch McConnell

Trump also asked one of Barr’s rivals to drop out of the Republican primary in Kentucky, where the winner of that race is likely to succeed McConnell.

By Theodoric Meyer, Hannah Knowles

Germany says it foresaw Trump’s withdrawal of US troops as row over Iran comments grows – live

German defence minister responds to US president’s announcement that 5,000 US troops will leave bases in Germany Hello and welcome to our live coverage of events in the Middle East. The German defence minister, Boris Pistorius, said that it was “foreseeable” that the US would withdraw troops from Europe, after the Pentagon announced it would pull thousands of American soldiers from Germany. Trump said he is “not satisfied” with a new proposal from Iran on ending the war, as peace talks remain...

By Taz Ali

U.S. to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months

The United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany, the Pentagon said Friday, fulfilling President Donald Trump's threat as he clashes with the German leader over the U.S. war with Iran.

By The Associated Press

Trump teases US will be 'taking over' Cuba 'almost immediately' in Florida speech

Speaking at a Palm Beach forum, Trump appeared to joke the U.S. would be “taking over" Cuba “almost immediately" and that he'll "finish a job" in Iran first.

US warns Europe of "significant delays" in weapons deliveries

Washington has warned European allies, including the UK, Poland, Lithuania and Estonia, to expect significant delays in deliveries of US weapons as it rushes to replenish stockpiles depleted by the war in Iran.

By Ivanna Kostina,Roman Petrenko

Counting gains from Beijing, Taiwanese opposition leader Cheng Li-wun eyes US trip in June

Taiwanese opposition leader Cheng Li-wun is preparing to visit the United States in June, aiming to leverage the political momentum from last month’s meeting with Communist Party leader Xi Jinping in Beijing. Cheng, who heads the main opposition party Kuomintang, will also test her message on the Taiwan Strait in Washington. In recent media interviews Cheng has outlined an agenda that goes beyond traditional party outreach, promoting what she calls “a new road map” for cross-strait stability ...

By Lawrence Chung

US to withdraw 5.000 troops from Germany

The US is moving ahead with Donald Trump’s plan to reduce its military presence in Germany. Late Friday, the United States Department of Defense said about 5,000 American troops, roughly 14 percent of the U.S. service members currently stationed there, will be withdrawn from the NATO ally over the next year. The announcement follows remarks by the German chancellor that Iran was “humiliating” United States, comments that drew a sharp response from the US president. Daniel Quinlan has more.

By FRANCE24

How many American troops are in Europe and where are they?

From Spain to Romania

By Mathias de Rozario

Trump shakes up Kentucky Senate race with endorsement of Rep. Andy Barr

Trump likens US Navy to 'pirates' in Iran blockade, calls ship seizures 'profitable'

President Trump described US naval actions enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports as "like pirates," highlighting the profitable seizure of ships and cargo. He also cited military action against Iran's nuclear program to protect the region and noted internal divisions within Iran's leadership complicating negotiations.

By TOI WORLD DESK

US, UN troubled by Cambodian court decision to uphold defunct opposition leader’s conviction - The Straits Times

US, UN troubled by Cambodian court decision to uphold defunct opposition leader’s conviction  The Straits Times

Iran military official says renewed war with US 'likely'

A senior Iranian military officer has said that renewed fighting between the US and Iran was "likely", hours after President Donald Trump said he was "not satisfied" with a new Iranian negotiating proposal.

Iran standoff could leave Trump worse off than before he went to war

More than two months into a conflict that has failed to deliver a decisive military or diplomatic win, President Donald Trump faces the risk that a standoff with Iran will drag on indefinitely and leave an even bigger problem for the US and the world than before he launched the war. With both sides outwardly […]

Iran senior military official says renewed conflict with US 'likely'

An Iranian military official said Saturday that a renewed conflict with the United States was "likely", as peace talks remain stalled and President Donald Trump criticised Iran's latest proposal in negotiations. "A renewed conflict between Iran and the United States is likely, and evidence has shown that the United States is not committed to any promises or agreements," Mohammad Jafar Asadi of the military's central command centre, Khatam al-Anbiya, was quoted as saying by Iran's Fars news agenc

By The Korea Herald

US to withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the withdrawal of about 5,000 troops from Germany within the next year, the Pentagon said on Friday, in the latest rift in transatlantic ties over the Mideast war. The move came as US President Donald Trump announced that tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union will increase to 25 per cent next week, accusing the bloc of not complying with a trade deal inked last summer. Trump has renewed criticism of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, w...

By none@none.com (AFP)

Iran standoff could leave Trump worse off than before he went to war

More than two months into a conflict that has failed to deliver a decisive military or diplomatic win, President Donald Trump faces the risk that a standoff with Iran will drag on indefinitely and leave an even bigger problem for the US and the world than before he launched the war.

By RFI

Iran standoff could leave Trump worse off than before he went to war

With both sides outwardly confident they hold the upper hand and their positions far apart, there is no obvious off-ramp in sight.

Trump Approves Nearly $9 Billion Weapons Sales To Israel, UAE, Other Mideast Allies Amid Iran War

The US authorized the sale to Israel of as many as 10,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System-II All Up Rounds, worth $992.4 million and manufactured by BAE Systems.

Germany urges stronger European defence after US reduces troops

"We Europeans must take on more responsibility for our own security," says Germany's defence minister after Washington announced it would withdraw 5,000 soldiers.

US troop drawback underlines European defence responsibility, German minister says

Europeans must take greater responsibility for their own security, German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said on Saturday in response to the announcement of plans to withdraw 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany. “Germany is on the right track” in this regard, Pistorius said, pointing to the expansion of its Bundeswehr armed forces, greater and faster procurement […]

By Newsroom

Fighting between Iran and US 'likely' to resume, Iranian military says

Donald Trump yesterday dismissed the latest Iranian proposal aimed at ending the conflict.

Iran deadlock: is Trump now ‘stuck’?

The president may be ‘trying to look relaxed’, but upcoming midterms and rising oil prices are ramping up pressure

By The Week UK

Thailand remains on US trade ‘watch list’

The United States has kept Thailand on its trade watch list for another year, urging stricter enforcement against online piracy platforms and targeting of more small-scale violators of intellectual property.

US plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany amid rising transatlantic tensions - The Kyiv Independent

US plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany amid rising transatlantic tensions  The Kyiv Independent

Germany urges stronger EU defense after ‘expected’ US troop withdrawal

Germany’s Defense Minister Boris Pistorius on Saturday said the planned drawdown of American troops from Germany had been expected and that the move should spur Europeans to streng...

US to withdraw 5,000 soldiers from Germany

The Pentagon orders the withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany, a move linked to transatlantic rifts over trade and foreign policy under President Trum Read More: https://punchng.com/us-to-withdraw-5000-soldiers-from-germany/

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Iran military official says renewed war with US ‘likely’

The war, launched by the United States and Israel in late February, has been on hold since April 8, with one failed round of peace talks having taken place in Pakistan since then. The post Iran military official says renewed war with US ‘likely’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Trump escalates clash with Merz and withdraws 5,000 troops from Germany: What it means for NATO and Europe

Democrats warn the move is a “gift to Putin” as tensions grow between Washington and European allies The post Trump escalates clash with Merz and withdraws 5,000 troops from Germany: What it means for NATO and Europe appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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