US President Donald Trump and the First Lady were evacuated by armed Secret Service agents during the White House Correspondents' Association dinner. Participants hid under tables after loud sounds resembling gunshots; the shooter was allegedly detained.
Donald Trump has tightened the rules for issuing green cards to migrants due to manifestations of antisemitism, participation in pro-Palestinian rallies, and criticism of Israel. The number of approved applications has decreased by more than half.
President Trump is busy with the war in Iran, so Europe is preparing for a prolonged war in Ukraine without negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv. Ukraine is forced to wage a war of attrition with the RF "without end".
US Special Operations Command Launches ANCHOR Initiative for Developing Naval Combat Systems. Focus on Unmanned Systems, AI, Cyber Security, and Rapid Procurements.
Mexico stated that two killed US agents did not have permission for the operation against the drug laboratory in Chihuahua. President Sheinbaum emphasized the violation of safety protocols.
US President Donald Trump conducted 175 transactions worth at least $51 million in bonds in March. The total value could reach $161 million, mostly municipal and Treasury bonds.
Talks between the US and Iran in Pakistan collapsed even before they started. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi left Islamabad, Trump canceled the visit of representatives.
US President Donald Trump for the first time during his presidency took part in the White House Correspondents' Dinner, which he boycotted after the 2011 incident. This time without a comedian, with illusionist Oz Pearlman, Trump will deliver a speech.
Former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban will not accept the parliamentary mandate in order to reorganize Fidesz. A journalist suggests his relocation to the USA as a refuge due to the loss of immunity.
US President Donald Trump canceled the trip of representatives to Pakistan for a meeting with the Iranian side. He announced this in an interview with Fox News.
The US has launched an operation to search for and neutralize Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz to restore shipping. Demining could take up to six months, and trust in safety will take longer to restore.
Mordashov’s superyacht “Nord” passed through the Strait of Hormuz on April 25 despite restrictions. The vessel departed Dubai on April 24 and is heading to Oman.
Pentagon Conducts Drills Simulating Massive Drone Attack in Ukrainian Style at Eglin Base. Data Obtained Influences Procurement, Planning, and Creation of Unified Tracking System.
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius called Russia the main threat to the country's security, not Trump's policy. He spoke about possible participation in a demining mission in the Strait of Hormuz under a Bundestag mandate.
EU approved €90 billion loan for Ukraine until end of 2026. Additional €19 billion may be needed for 2027 due to deficit.
The US stock market reacts to Trump's statements and posts, which determine sharp changes in the S&P 500. Experts call such influence unprecedented in history.
Only two fuel tankers and one vessel to Iran are passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Traffic has decreased due to attacks and US sanctions against Iran.
Trump's closest allies are increasingly viewing Secretary of State Marco Rubio as a serious contender for the 2028 presidential election due to his loyalty and successes in foreign policy. Polls show growth in his popularity, although Vance remains the leader.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated about possible participation in the demining of the Strait of Hormuz following the agreement between the US and Iran. Turkey views this as a humanitarian duty but will review its position in case of conflict.
Ahead of King Charles III's visit to Washington, 15 Australian flags were mistakenly raised instead of British ones. The error, due to design similarities, was quickly corrected, sparking jokes online.
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.
