U. S. authorities issued licenses allowing Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores to pay lawyers with Venezuelan funds in the New York drug trafficking case. Previously, sanctions prohibited this; now the petition has been withdrawn.
France and Greece have extended the 2021 defense agreement for five years with subsequent automatic renewal. They signed agreements on foreign policy, nuclear technologies, MBDA missile modernization, and seven wind energy projects.
Armed groups carried out coordinated attacks in several regions of Mali, including the capital Bamako. Fighting continues, explosions and gunfire are heard near key facilities.
US negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are flying to Pakistan to discuss ending the war with Iran. Tehran stated that it does not plan meetings with Americans, despite the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the surge in oil prices.
White House spokesperson Caroline Leavitt announced maternity leave on the eve of the birth of her second child. No successor has been appointed, press conferences will be conducted by high-ranking officials such as JD Vance.
US Declared Neutrality on Falkland Islands Amid Argentina-UK Dispute. Spanish PM Sanchez Emphasized the Reliability of Madrid as a NATO Member Despite Trump Threats.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that they do not plan to extend the exemption for Russian seaborne oil and have completely ruled it out for Iranian oil. The statement comes against the backdrop of the US-Israel war against Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
During his visit to Greece, Macron stated that the presidents of the US, Russia, and China are jointly opposing Europeans, urging Europe to wake up. He emphasized the unreliability of the US as an ally and warned against breaking with China.
Ukraine intensified strikes on Russian ports and oil refineries, reducing oil loading by 300 thousand barrels/day in March and products by 200 thousand. April turned out even worse, Russia is cutting production due to export problems.
US President Donald Trump stated that Iran plans to make a proposal to meet US demands before resuming negotiations in Pakistan. The White House noted certain progress from the Iranian side.
The Trump Administration is imposing sanctions against a Chinese oil refinery and 40 shipping companies over Iranian oil.
White House spokesperson Caroline Leavitt stated there has been progress from the Iranian side. Trump sent Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan for negotiations.
Special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will head to Pakistan tomorrow for direct talks with the Iranian delegation mediated by the Pakistanis. Vice President JD Vance is ready to fly out if needed.
Speaker Mike Johnson proposes to extend FISA 702 for three years without warrants for Americans' data. Trump is ready to risk rights for security, the committee will consider the compromise on Monday.
Nearly half of Generation Z representatives (18–29 years old) in the US want to live in the past due to discomfort from technologies, according to an NBC News poll. 62% of young people pessimistically assess their future, 80% believe that the US is going the wrong way.
US President Donald Trump dispatched Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iran's Minister Abbas Araghchi. Kushner and Witkoff are working on a deal regarding Tehran's nuclear material.
Reuters reports on Pentagon letter proposing suspension of Spain from NATO over refusal on Iran. No legal mechanism exists, but political pressure and review of Falklands support are possible.
The Equilor fund profited by betting on Orban's defeat and the opposition's victory. The company is controlled by István Tiborcz, the husband of the former prime minister's daughter.
There are no provisions in NATO's founding treaty for expelling countries. The US is dissatisfied with Spain's refusal to provide bases for attacks on Iranian targets.
193 Ukrainian soldiers were released from Russian captivity, some of whom were held in Chechnya. The fighters are being provided with medical assistance.
António Costa urged EU leaders to be autonomous due to diverging interests with the US. The bloc fears an energy crisis and pressure from Washington.
An internal US letter outlines options for punishing allies for refusing to support operations against Iran. Measures include reviewing the status of the Falkland Islands.
Donald Trump stated that Prince Harry does not represent Britain after his speech in Kyiv. The Duke of Sussex called on the US to fulfill its security obligations.
The Pentagon used over 2,000 cruise missiles and scarce Patriot interceptors. The shortage of weapons has reduced US readiness for conflicts with China and Russia.
Toys were placed on the National Mall as a symbol of children deported by Russia. Stefanishyna called for increased sanctions against the Russian Federation to bring everyone home.
The Russian regulator plans to cut the rate to 14. 5% amid falling production. Risks of war in the Middle East and budget expenditures are holding back the pace of easing.
The tanker Yuri, carrying 2 million barrels of oil, is attempting to break through the US naval blockade. Movement through the strait has almost stopped due to the interception and shelling of vessels.
Danny Danon stated that the Lebanese government has no control over Hezbollah. Israel is forced to respond to constant rocket attacks by militants.
The US does not plan to ban Iranian athletes from participating in the World Cup. The proposal to replace Iran with the Italian national team remains merely an initiative.
The Trump administration plans to punish foreign entities for unauthorized training of their own models based on US technology. Congress has already supported the law.
