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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 Previously, sanctions prohibited this; now the petition has been withdrawn.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.
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.