Sánchez dismisses US notion of suspending Spain from NATO
A leaked Pentagon email floats retaliatory measures against alliance members who have failed to support the American-Israeli war in Iran.
Aitor Hernández-Morales, Gordon Repinski, Sonja Rijnen, Victor Jack / Politico | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:02:39
Trump and China vie for influence in Latin America
The US president's approach divides the region in two, while the Chinese have a firm economic foothold
FT | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:00:11
Cuba Is Not a Prize. It Is a Warning.
Even as some kind of change seems inevitable, democracy does not seem to be a real possibility for Cuba.
Carlos Manuel Alvarez / Time | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:00:00
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Ray Hamel / Moneybox | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:55:00
Hegseth Just Sent an Alarming Message to the Rest of the World
The defense secretary's recent phone call with a loyal U.S. ally has staggering implications.
Fred Kaplan / Moneybox | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:50:00
Ukraine defies Trump as rift over war strategy deepens
Subscribe nowwith a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Germany's strategic shift faces stark economic constraintsDiego Faßnacht reports that Berlin's push for greater military ambition is colliding with weak growth, fiscal strain and structural economic decline, leaving Germany attempting ...
Asia Times staff / Asia Times | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:18:53
Spirit Airlines bailout? Trump says 'I think we'd just buy it'
Seeking Alpha | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:17:35
Trump ally visits China, DeepSeek releases V4, EV earnings
Senator Steve Daines will lead a bipartisan US Congressional delegation to China next week, just ahead of a visit by President Donald Trump. The five-member group will arrive on May 1 and visit Beijing and Shanghai, the South China Morning Post reported, citing unidentified people familiar with the matter. The ...
Raymond Ma,Neil Denslow / South China Morning Post | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:05:56
India denounces 'hellhole' remark shared by Trump
India's Foreign Ministry says comments by US radio host Michael Savage, circulated by Trump, are 'uninformed'.
Al Jazeera | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:04:14
Who's Getting a Tariff Refund?
Following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down several Trump administration tariffs, importers have begun applying for their share of $166 billion in refunds. As our economic policy reporter Tony Romm explains, consumers are unlikely to see much of that money returned to their own pockets.
Tony Romm, Nour Idriss, Stephanie Swart, Whitney Shefte and Paul Abowd / NY Times | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:02:35
U.S. Soldier Involved in Maduro Capture Arrested and Charged With Insider Trading on Polymarket
The special forces specialist allegedly profited more than $400,000 after betting on the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, an operation he was involved in.
Chad de Guzman / Time | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:00:15
Trump Threatens To Slap 'Big Tariff' On UK Unless Tax On Tech Giants Is Axed
Kevin Schofield / Huffington Post | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:59:25
Psychedelics get a boost from the White House
In this week's STATus Report, host Alex Hogan chats with STAT Washington correspondent Daniel Payne about Trump's psychedelics EO.
Alex Hogan / Stats | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:30:00
In lead-up to Trump's Beijing visit, China announces 2 pandas are headed to US zoo
Just weeks before US President Donald Trump's planned visit to Beijing next month, China is sending two giant pandas to Atlanta in what observers describe as a "goodwill gesture" amid persistent tensions that range from trade to broader security issues. The China Wildlife Conservation Association said on Friday that male ...
Shi Jiangtao / South China Morning Post | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:12:48
Trump kill order highlights threat of Iran's small, fast-attack boats
US President Donald Trump's order for the US to attack Iranian gunboats is the latest sign that an asymmetrical war-fighting strategy is stymieing the world's mightiest navy, with US aircraft and destroyers forced to track swarming speedboats in a vital energy waterway. "I have ordered the United States Navy to ...
Bloomberg / South China Morning Post | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:12:27
Brent Tops $106 as Iran Tensions Escalate
Crude oil prices extended their gaining streak to five days today, with Brent crude trading at $106.30 per barrel at the time of writing and West Texas Intermediate at $96.68 per barrel. Bloomberg attributed the continued price rise to President Trump's latest social media posts, which suggest the prospect of ...
Irina Slav / Oil Price | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:05:02
Starmer stands firm against Trump's criticism on immigration and North Sea oil
Sir Keir Starmer has stood firm against Donald Trump 's criticism of UK immigration and the North Sea .
Annabel Bate / The Independent | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:03:38
"'Donnyland': Ukraine proposes naming contested territory in honor of Trump"
From Poland's TVP World, April 22:Ukrainian negotiators have proposed renaming a contested part of the country's eastern Donbas region 'Donnyland' in honor of President Trump, the New York Times has reported.The suggestion was originally made light-heartedly, the paper said citing anonymous Ukrainian officials close to the peace talks. But analysts ...
climateer / Climateer Investing | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:59:00
US could 'review' Britain's claim over Falklands as Trump seeks revenge over Nato's lack of support for Iran war
Trump has repeatedly insulted Keir Starmer, calling him cowardly because of his unwillingness to join the war
Phil Stewart / The Independent | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:45:24
White House to Invite Putin to G20 Summit in Miami, Though Trump Doubts He'll Attend
The Kremlin leader last attended a G20 summit in person in 2019, the year before the Covid-19 pandemic.
Moscow Times | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:43:44
BBC Expert Delivers Grim Reality Check Over Trump's Iran War Claims
Kevin Schofield / Huffington Post | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:37:28
Trump's war is a clear and present danger to your future
Financial markets around the world have lost their fairy godmother and there will be serious consequences.
Ambrose Evans-Pritchard / Sydney Morning Herald | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:35:00
'Don't rush me': Trump says he can wait on 'everlasting' peace with Iran
Meanwhile, Israel and Lebanon extended their ceasefire for three weeks at a White House meeting brokered by Trump, who said he was prepared to wait for "the best deal" to end the conflict.
Parisa Hafezi, Simon Lewis / Sydney Morning Herald | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:30:00
Trump Threatens UK With New Tariffs if Starmer Doesn't Cut Tax
Donald Trump has threatened to impose new tariffs on Britain if it does not disapply the Digital Services Tax on US companies. Trump told the Telegraph: "I don't like it when they target American companies, because basically, you're talking about our great American companies, whether we like those companies that ...
Max Young / Guido Fawkes' blog | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:18:23
Stock markets set to fall, Bank of England deputy governor warns; Trump threatens UK with 'big tariff' over digital services tax - business live
Sarah Breeden explains 'I'm not saying it will happen today, tomorrow, in 12 months' time', but system needs to be resilient Paper and packaging group Mondi is lifting its prices to offset higher costs due to the Iran war, amid ongoing tough trading that has seen it close factories and ...
Graeme Wearden / Guardian | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:04:53
Farage admits he hasn't spoken to Trump for months as Reform leader questions president's judgement
The Reform UK leader previously suggested the US president had been badly advised ahead of military action
Jessica Coates / The Independent | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:49:22
Donald Trump could punish Keir Starmer for Iran inaction by backing ARGENTINA over Falkland Islands
President Donald Trump could punish Sir Keir Starmer for his inaction over Iran by backing Argentina's claim to the Falkland Islands. An email circulating within the Pentagon outlines potential US responses to what it sees as inadequate support from NATO allies in the Iran conflict, including suspending Spain from the ...
Alice Tomlinson / GB News | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:42:34
Trump says he speaks 'for the UK more than Prince Harry'
The US president's comments come ahead of a state visit from King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
BBC | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:26:01
Trump's May 1 deadline: Can he continue war on Iran after that?
Trump is obliged under the War Powers Act to limit the conflict after 60 days with congressional approval.
Al Jazeera | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:20:23
Italy dismisses replacing Iran at the World Cup after suggestion by Trump official
Italian sports officials say four-time champion Italy is not interested in replacing Iran at the upcoming World Cup following a suggestion to that effect by a Trump administration official. Iran has not withdrawn from the World Cup, and the team is preparing to play in the U.S. despite the war ...
Malta Independent | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:13:00
Iran war: What's happening on day 56 after Trump extended ceasefire?
The Israel-Lebanon ceasefire is extended by three weeks after White House talks with Israeli and Lebanese envoys.
Al Jazeera | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:11:36
Trump says Lebanon and Israel agree to extend Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire by 3 weeks
President Donald Trump said Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend a ceasefire between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group by three weeks after talks at the White House on Thursday. Trump said the meeting between the Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors to the United States, the second in the past ...
Malta Independent | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:10:00
The hellhole we carry within
There's a pattern here - and it's not about what Donald Trump said. It's about how we react every single time someone outside says something unflattering about India. Let's get the facts right first. Trump...
Rajesh Kalra / Times of India | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:46:55
Trump extends Iran ceasefire; Hong Kong actress' second cancer shock: SCMP's 7 highlights
We have selected seven stories from this week's news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Trump extends Iran ceasefire, claims ...
SCMP / South China Morning Post | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:30:07
Trump should just finish the job on Iran
In "Alice in Wonderland", the King of Hearts says gravely, "Begin at the beginning and go on till you come to the end; then stop." If US President Donald Trump had followed this advice, he would not have paused the hostilities against Iran when he did. His penchant for making ...
RN Prasher / Asia Times | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:01:17
Aoun, Netanyahu may arrive in Washington within 3 weeks - Trump
The US President confirmed that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to extend the ceasefire for three weeks
Tass | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:58:53
What smart people are saying about a potential Spirit Airlines bailout
Some analysts and aviation experts are concerned about the market risks posed by government intervention and whether Spirit is fundamentally viable.
Katherine Li / Money Game | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:01:02
Price of access to Trump's memecoin VIP reception plunges
Top holders of $TRUMP only need own a median of $539,000 to get into exclusive meeting with US president
FT | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:00:04
Trump supports maintaining direct contacts with Putin
Donald Trump also added that the United States continues to work on a settlement of the Ukrainian crisis
Tass | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:55:00
Trump threatens 'big tariff' if UK does not drop digital services tax
Donald Trump has threatened to impose "a big tariff" on the UK if it does not drop its digital services tax on US social media companies.
Sky | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:43:00
Trump tells BBC that King's visit could 'absolutely' help repair relations with UK
In a phone interview with the BBC's North America editor, the president discussed next week's visit and his relationship with the UK PM.
BBC | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:03:55
Oil rises above $106 per barrel as US, Iran deadlocked in Strait of Hormuz
Jump in prices comes as Donald Trump says vessels will need permission of US Navy to transit key waterway.
Al Jazeera | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:50:04
Why Mayor Jacob Frey Is Hopeful That Trump's Immigration Approach Will Change After Minneapolis Crackdown
On the red carpet at the 2026 TIME 100 gala, Frey said he hoped that immigration agents would "reevaluate the way they're conducting themselves, and then change."
Rebecca Schneid / Time | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:43:26
Don't aggravate Trump on Iran: Veteran US ambassador to NATO's friendly advice to European leaders
The fragile ceasefire in the Persian Gulf and the uncertainty over peace talks between the U.S. and Iran have cast a long shadow over European capitals hoping for an end to hostilities in the Middle East. Will they have any say over what happens next? The wars in Iran and ...
Anne McElvoy, Peter Snowdon / Politico | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:04:00
The Papers: 'Stop sharing data with China' and 'Shoot and kill'
A data breach at Biobank and Trump's new orders to US troops in the Middle East lead Friday's papers.
BBC | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:02:41
Trump got her out of a KGB prison. Now she needs him to help free her husband.
A U.S. diplomatic charm offensive offers hope to hundreds of political prisoners in Belarus but little prospect of change in the Eastern European country.
Eva Hartog / Politico | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 02:02:00
Trump Faces Mutiny Over Spirit Airlines Bailout
"President Donald Trump confirmed Thursday that the White House is considering a bailout package for the budget carrier Spirit Airlines that could include a loan of up to $500 million and an equity stake in the company for the U.S. government," NOTUS reports. "But as reports of the talks circulated, ...
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:49:58
The Navy Secretary's Desperate Bid to Save His Job
Wall Street Journal: "John Phelan sat in the lobby of the West Wing for more than an hour Wednesday night, waiting to see if his longtime friend and neighbor, President Trump, would save his job. He would leave disappointed." "That afternoon, Phelan, the Navy secretary, had received a phone call ...
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:47:47
Donald Trump threatens Britain with all-new tariffs over 'cash grab' tax on American firms
President Donald Trump has threatened to slap Britain with all-new tariffs if it does not drop its "cash grab" tax on American companies. The digital services tax - which came into effect in 2020 - imposes a two per cent levy on the revenues of a number of major US ...
Dan McDonald / GB News | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:27:49
US-Iran war live updates: Ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon extended by three weeks; Trump orders navy to 'shoot and kill' minelayers in Strait of Hormuz; US forces board oil tanker
Follow our live coverage of the conflict in the Middle East and related developments in Australia.
Emily Kaine, Sarah McPhee / Sydney Morning Herald | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 01:21:27
Kennedy, Trump double down on bad maths
Robert F Kennedy Jr and Donald Trump have explained their incorrect view of percentages.
Sydney Morning Herald | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:37:53
Australia's New World Order
It is not easy keeping pace with President Donald Trump's destruction of the world as we know it. In recent months, he has effectively torn up NATO, launched his anarcho-imperialism worldwide and, now, blockaded Persian Gulf oil from the world. This lurching around, spilling aircraft carriers into dark corners, is ...
Houses and Holes / MacroBusiness | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:30:38
Trump says King's US visit could 'absolutely' repair UK relations
Relations between Keir Starmer and the US president have been fractious in recent months, with Donald Trump branding Britain's approach to the Iran war 'terrible' and repeatedly lashing out at the UK prime minister
Millie Cooke / The Independent | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:09:38
Trump suggests US could buy Spirit amid bailout talks
Bankrupt low-cost airline has been in talks with the federal government for a 'financing package'
FT | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:02:53
Iran war live: Lebanon truce extended; Trump says time not on Tehran's side
Death toll from Israel's ongoing genocidal war on Gaza has reached 72,568 with 172,338 injured: Gaza's Health Ministry.
Al Jazeera | Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00
Trump hits out at Prince Harry over Ukraine war comments
Donald Trump has hit out at Prince Harry, saying he "is not speaking for the UK" following comments made by the Duke of Sussex about the US administration during a surprise visit to Ukraine.
Sky | Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:49:00
Putin's presence at G20 summit in December would be very helpful - Trump
At the same time, the US leader doubts that Russian President will attend the upcoming G20 summit in Miami
Tass | Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:35:01
Trump's 'gold card' visa granted to just 1 person so far
US President Donald Trump's "gold card" visa, where a foreigner can shell out at least US$1 million to legally live and work in the US, has been approved for one person, said Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Thursday - appearing to fall a bit short of an earlier claim. After it ...
Associated Press / South China Morning Post | Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:32:16
Fuel scab Albo crushes gas tax hopes
Due in large part to geopolitical tensions and worries about energy security, fuel scab Albo appears set to kybosh the gas tax. Government sources claim that the consequences of Donald Trump's battle with Iran have created a precarious global fuel environment, making decision-makers cautious of actions that would sour relations ...
Houses and Holes / MacroBusiness | Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:30:07
Trump plans to invite Russian president to G20 summit in December - WP
According to the newspaper, Donald Trump has been clear that Russia is welcome to attend all G20 meetings
Tass | Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:20:00