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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.
The United Kingdom plans to join the EU's 90 billion euro loan program for Ukraine. The funds will allow Kyiv to purchase British weaponry.
The German Chancellor confirmed his intention to cooperate with Washington despite criticism of US actions. Trump is threatening to reduce the military presence in the country.
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.
Trump rejected Iran's terms for ending the conflict, calling them unacceptable. He also expressed support for Netanyahu amid the judicial proceedings in Israel.
In Texas, two unidentified individuals opened fire at a party, leaving two teenagers dead and 10 people injured. Police are searching for the suspects.
Tehran offers the US a 14-point deal to lift sanctions and end the war. The plan includes opening the Strait of Hormuz and limiting uranium enrichment.
The German Foreign Ministry urged Iran to abandon its nuclear program and open the Strait of Hormuz. The parties discussed a peaceful settlement of the crisis in the East.
Artem Revensky pleaded guilty to hacking a gas facility in Poltava. His group planned explosions and attacks on the energy systems of Ukraine and Western countries.
Marco Rubio will meet with the Pope and the Italian government to thaw relations. The trip takes place against the backdrop of sharp statements by Donald Trump addressed to the parties.
A plane carrying players from the Amarillo club crashed near Wimberley, killing five people. NTSB and FAA investigators are currently determining the cause of the accident.
Trump plans to withdraw significantly more troops from Germany than expected. German authorities and media report a deterioration in relations between the countries.
IRGC intelligence claimed a narrowing of US options due to diplomatic pressure. Trump must choose between a military operation and a deal with Iran.
Tehran plans to officially establish control over the Strait of Hormuz and demand reparations from "hostile countries. " All other vessels will be required to obtain Iranian permission for transit through the strait.
NATO is holding closed-door meetings with filmmakers to discuss the global situation. Some participants view this as an attempt to influence content and a form of propaganda.
Spain demands the release of a citizen detained by Israel in the waters off Crete. Israel suspects the man of having ties to the sanctioned group Hamas.
Iran has submitted a new 14-point proposal to the US to end the conflict. Trump doubts the deal, as Tehran has not yet paid a high enough price.
Tehran proposes to restore vessel traffic in exchange for an end to US pressure and recognition of the right to peaceful nuclear energy. Nuclear negotiations are planned to be postponed.
Scientists from Arizona propose using radar-equipped drones to search for underground ice on Mars. This would allow for the precise determination of the depth of water deposits.
Former Formula 1 driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi has died at the age of 59. Death occurred on May 1, surrounded by family and close friends.
A US court has banned sending abortion pills by mail. The drug manufacturer is appealing this decision to the country's Supreme Court.
China has ordered companies to ignore US sanctions against five refineries for trading with Iran. Beijing called these restrictions illegal and a violation of the norms of law.
The US Air Force has completed the preparation of the Boeing 747 donated by Qatar for Trump. The aircraft will begin flights this summer as a temporary Air Force One in a new livery.
The Polish Prime Minister called the internal disintegration of the alliance the main threat to the West. This came following US decisions to reduce its military presence in Europe.
The US will punish the payment of fees to Iran for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The ban applies to any payments, even under the guise of charity.
The U. S. is withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany due to a conflict between Trump and Merz. NATO is examining the details of the decision and calling on Europe to strengthen its own security.
Trump lashed out at Kurdish groups after they allegedly failed to deliver American weapons to anti-government protesters inside Iran. The U.S. President does not know the current whereabouts of this weaponry.
Ukraine ranked 55th in the press freedom index, overtaking the United States. The global level of media freedom has dropped to a 25-year historical low.
Trump compared the actions of the US Navy to those of pirates due to the seizure of Iranian vessels and oil.
According to the Ukrainian Foreign Minister, Kyiv views such cooperation as an opportunity to strengthen security and economic ties with partners.