A debate is unfolding in the US over the cost of the Golden Dome missile defense system, which is estimated at $1. 2 trillion. The Trump administration cites a figure of $185 billion.
Far-right and pro-Palestinian marches are set to take place in London. Police will deploy 4,000 officers and drones to prevent large-scale clashes.
SpaceX is conducting a 5-for-1 stock split to lower the price ahead of its IPO. The company plans to raise $75 billion at a $2 trillion valuation.
Trump discussed strengthening the alliance with the Japanese Prime Minister after a meeting with Xi Jinping. The leaders reaffirmed cooperation in the region due to the situation surrounding Taiwan.
The number of migrant arrests at the U. S. border has increased by 50% since the beginning of Trump's second term. In April, border guards detained nearly 9,000 people.
Stubb stated that the US needs NATO due to its proximity to Russia's nuclear weapons on the Kola Peninsula. They are aimed at New York and Washington.
The British bond market has collapsed following calls for Starmer's resignation. Already, one-fifth of the Labour parliamentary group supports a change in government leadership.
Trump will visit China on May 13-15 for talks with Xi Jinping. The summit was rescheduled from April due to the war surrounding Iran and the energy crisis.
Pakistan has reached an agreement with Iran on the transit of Qatari LNG through the Strait of Hormuz. The first vessel has already delivered fuel to meet urgent demand.
More than 40 countries will discuss the creation of a mission for the safety of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran is threatening a military response to the actions of Western powers.
The Israeli Prime Minister emphasized the need to remove nuclear material from Iran. He considers the physical removal of uranium to be a completely possible and important mission.
The tanker Mercury is loading gas from the sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project. Russia is expanding its shadow fleet to export fuel to Asia, bypassing US sanctions.
Japan plans a visit of government officials to the Russian Federation to maintain contacts and protect the assets of its companies. Tokyo denies any new cooperation and continues G7 sanctions.
Due to a shortage of polar diesel, the vessel SA Agulhas II has not departed from Cape Town. Only nine days of fuel remain at the Marion Island base.
Putin called the truce from May 9 to 11 the result of Moscow's warnings regarding Kyiv's security. The parties also agreed on an exchange of a thousand prisoners.
Trump expects a response from Iran regarding ending the war and opening the strait. The plan involves lifting the blockade of ports in exchange for free navigation.
Trump has suspended the escorting of vessels in the Strait of Hormuz to finalize a deal with Iran. The blockade of ports and economic pressure on Tehran remain in effect.
The US has allowed Venezuela to hire advisors to prepare for the restructuring of $60 billion in debt. Direct payments and negotiations with creditors remain prohibited for now.
Romania's parliament prepares a vote of no confidence against PM Bolojan without a replacement plan. The crisis threatens the loss of 8 billion euros in EU funding.
Valdis Dombrovskis stated that the EU economy is slowing down and inflation is rising. New forecasts will depend on the conflict and energy prices.
Rheinmetall's revenue amounted to 1. 9 billion euros, compared to the expected 2.3 billion euros. The company attributes this to payment deferrals and an accident at its Spanish plant.
The Stay Free Alberta movement has collected 301,450 signatures for a referendum on the province's independence. The process may be delayed by lawsuits from Indigenous peoples.
Pyongyang-based team Naegohyang will play against Suwon in the AFC Women's Champions League semi-finals on May 20. This marks the first visit by North Korean female footballers since 2014.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalized in Florida. Donald Trump and a spokesperson for the politician reported his condition as critical but stable.
The US is launching Project Freedom to lead vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz. The initiative will assist stranded crews and restore oil supplies.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the final stage of sanctions against Iran. Due to the restrictions, Tehran has already begun to reduce oil production.
Attacks on Russian infrastructure have reduced oil refining volumes to 4. 69 million barrels per day. This is the industry's lowest figure in the last 16 years.
The President of Ukraine announced his readiness to meet with Péter Magyar. Zelenskyy maintains that there are no real problems.
Péter Magyar demands the expansion of rights for the Hungarian minority to approve Ukraine's EU accession negotiations. His demands concern education and language.
The Pentagon's $25 billion estimate does not account for fuel costs and base repairs. Bloomberg notes that the real cost of the war will be significantly higher.
