Berlin faces missile gap after Trump’s troop cuts
BERLIN — Germany thought the United States would soon deploy long-range missiles on its soil that could strike deep into Russia and help deter an attack.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Senate Republicans prepare Iran authorisation bill: Report
A group of Republican senators is drafting plans for a potential officially authorise a war against Iran if US strikes resume, according to a report by Semafor.
· Middleeasteye
Giuliani recovering from pneumonia and 'now breathing on his own'
Rudy Giuliani, the former New York City mayor and long-time champion of President Donald Trump, is recovering from pneumonia and "is now breathing on his own", according to his spokesman.
· Max Matza
Trump supports delaying endangered right whale protections
A pair of North Atlantic right whales interact at the surface of Cape Cod Bay, March 27, 2023, in Massachusetts. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty, NOAA permit # 21371)
· Patrick Whittle
Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical but stable condition
Rudolph Giuliani, the ex-mayor of New York City and a former adviser to President Donald Trump, is in critical but stable condition at a hospital, his spokesman said Sunday.
· Michael R Sisak
Alabama y Tennessee avanzan para trazar nuevos mapas electorales tras fallo de la Corte Suprema
La Corte Suprema de Estados Unidos en Washington, el 3 de abril del 2026. (AP foto/Rahmat Gul)
· Kim Chandler
Germany says Europe needs to learn from Ukraine’s drone warfare successes
ATHENS — As Washington moves to reduce its military presence in Europe, the continent needs to look to Ukraine and learn from its defense-tech revolution, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Monday.
· Nektaria Stamouli, Hans von der Burchard
‘The View’ Hosts Criticize Tucker Carlson For Suddenly Turning His Back On Trump: “He Sold His Soul”
President Trump has unexpectedly found a new critic in his former supporter Tucker Carlson, who has taken issue with the ongoing war in Iran. But Ana Navarro and the hosts of The View are skeptical about his recent change of heart.
· Radhamely De Leon
US lawmakers step up efforts to strip Trump of authority over Iran war
US lawmakers have intensified efforts to strip President Donald Trump of the authority to continue the Iran war launched by the US and Israel in February, after the 60-day deadline for military operations without congressional approval expired on May 1.
· RT
US lawmakers step up efforts to strip Trump of authority over Iran war
US lawmakers have intensified efforts to strip President Donald Trump of the authority to continue the Iran war launched by the US and Israel in February, after the 60-day deadline for military operations without congressional approval expired on May 1.
· RT
Europe, Canada leaders hold Yerevan talks in Trump's shadow
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· Agence France-Presse
US official says China is ‘funding’ Iran, urges Beijing to help open Hormuz
United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has accused China of “funding the largest state sponsor of terrorism”, referring to Iran, saying that Beijing should help Washington in efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
· Al Jazeera Staff
USTR to hold public hearings this week on foreign practices tied to excess capacity
WASHINGTON, May 4 (Yonhap) -- The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) said Monday that it will hold public hearings this week concerning its trade investigations into South Korea, China, Japan and 13 other countries related to "structural" excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors.
· Song Sang-ho
Democrats boost eight more ‘top-tier candidates’ in bid to win back House
Candidates will get midterms funding in battleground states, amid Republican push to revise voting maps
· Cate Brown
Trump family’s crypto project sues billionaire backer Justin Sun
The Trumps’ World Liberty Financial accused Sun of launching a ‘public smear campaign’
· Reuters
Trump family’s crypto project sues billionaire backer Justin Sun
The Trumps’ World Liberty Financial accused Sun of launching a ‘public smear campaign’
· Reuters
Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill mifepristone after appeals court ruling
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday temporarily restored mail-order access to the controversial abortion pill mifepristone, blocking a lower court’s order restricting the prescription of the drug via telemedicine and mail.
· Ryan King
India PM Modi’s party takes control of West Bengal in key state election
Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party has never governed the state of West Bengal, an opposition stronghold
· Associated Press
UAE says it intercepted Iranian missiles for first time since ceasefire began
The United Arab Emirates said Monday it successfully intercepted multiple missiles fired from Iran.
· Kevin Breuninger
Saudi Arabia and its allies must curb the growing Israeli-Emirati axis
US President Donald Trump has hit a brick wall with Iran.
· Middleeasteye
Iranian-Americans want regime gone — aside from a few gun-running social media mavens
The Trump administration has been cracking down on a handful of Iranian residents who have ties to the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and have even allegedly been involved in gun-running while living lavish lifestyles in LA. That may leave the impression that this community might not support attempts to…
· Joel Kotkin
Will the evolution of Labor’s Left from firebrands to centrists define Albanese’s leadership?
Labor’s activist wing has probably never held such power, yet the PM offers uncritical support for Aukus and refuses to criticise Trump’s acts of war
· Dan Jervis Bardy
Basic education voucher program bill approved on third and final reading
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading Senate Bill (SB) 1981 or the proposed Basic Education Voucher Program Act (BEVPA) seeking to decongest public schools.
· Bernadette E. Tamayo
Does Trump hold ‘all the cards’ against Iran in the Strait of Hormuz?
“I have all the cards,” posted the White House on its X account on Sunday, alongside an image of President Donald Trump holding playing cards from the Uno game, in a message appearing to signal Washington’s confidence in its ongoing war on Iran.
· Usaid Siddiqui
EUA lançam nova operação para libertar Estreito de Ormuz
O Presidente norte-americano Donald Trump anunciou, ontem, que a partir desta segunda-feira a Marinha dos Estados Unidos iria começar a escoltar navios de países terceiros retidos no Estreito de Ormuz, numa operação que apelidou "Projeto Liberdade".
· Redação DW África
Rubio to meet Pope Leo, Italian ministers and likely Meloni in Rome
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Pope Leo XIV on Thursday during his visit to Italy, following President Donald Trump’s recent attacks on the pontiff and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
· Ferdinand Knapp
Judge tells Trump officials not to cut trees at historic Washington golf course
The Washington Monument stands in the background as Roman Sandoli swings at the East Potomac Golf Course, Sunday, May 3, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
Germany’s military power is on the rise. This time it must be firmly embedded in Europe | Timothy Garton Ash
As Russian aggression continues and Trump’s US threatens Nato, it is even more vital for a unified defence of the continent
· Timothygartonash
Trump pulling troops out of Germany was a ‘surprise’, says EU chief
European Union Foreign Policy chief Kaja Kallas told reporters on Monday that although “there has been a talk about withdrawal of US troops for a long time from Europe,” the “timing of this announcement comes as a surprise” to the EU.
· Middleeasteye
Senate passes proposed People's Freedom of Information Act
MANILA, Philippines — Voting 22-0-0, the Senate passed on third and final reading Senate Bill (SB) 1432 or the proposed People's Freedom of Information Act (PFIA) providing access to official government records.
· Bernadette E. Tamayo
‘Golden Dome’ defence, new space rivals : 7 US-China relations reads
From a bloated UN to ‘red carpet’ visas for Chinese spies, here are highlights from our correspondents in the second half of April 2026
· SCMP
Awkward India diplomacy, US-Nato ‘crisis’, Strait of Hormuz woes: 7 global relations reads
From a possible Trump-Iran joint venture to Russia-China talks, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in April 2026
· SCMP
Awkward India diplomacy, US-Nato ‘crisis’, Strait of Hormuz woes: 7 global relations reads
From a possible Trump-Iran joint venture to Russia-China talks, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in April 2026
· SCMP
Trump ditched plan to send Tomahawks to Germany – Merz
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has confirmed that the US will not station Tomahawk long-range cruise missiles in Germany in the foreseeable future. He insisted that the suspension had nothing to do with his row with President Donald Trump but was rather caused by inadequate stockpiles.
· RT
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Chancellor Friedrich Merz has confirmed that the US will not station Tomahawk long-range cruise missiles in Germany in the foreseeable future. He insisted that the suspension had nothing to do with his row with President Donald Trump but was rather caused by inadequate stockpiles.
· RT
US says two American merchant ships pass through Strait of Hormuz
Two American-flagged merchant ships made it through the Strait of Hormuz, the US military announced Monday, the first indication that the Trump administration was restoring the flow of shipping traffic in the crucial waterway.
· Samuel Chamberlain
US denies Iranian strike on US Navy, Trump rejects 14-point plan
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Argentina's Milei restores journalists' access to presidency
Journalists stand outside of the Casa Rosada government headquarters after President Javier Milei blocked their access, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Thursday, April 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd)
· Isabel Debre
Marco Rubio to meet pope this week after Trump’s broadside against Leo
US secretary of state’s two-day visit reportedly intended to thaw Washington’s frosty relations with Vatican and Italy
· Angela Giuffrida
Hontiveros seeks removal of VAT on systems loss charges, for lower power bills
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Monday filed Senate Bill (SB) 2076 that will remove the value-added tax (VAT) on systems loss charges currently being passed on to consumers’ monthly electricity bills.
· Bernadette E. Tamayo
The Trump-Merz feud could hasten the US-Europe separation | The National
A $1 billion project to build an advanced US military hospital in Ramstein, Germany is suddenly in the public eye. Scheduled to open next year, there are now doubts about its future. Its role could be made redundant should there be drastic changes in US deployments in the country and around Europe.
· Damien McElroy
Rubio will visit the Vatican as Trump-pope tensions rise
Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives at the West Wing of White House in Washington, Thursday April 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
· Matthew Lee
Decisión de la Corte Suprema de EEUU desata guerra por trazar mapas electorales
La representante estatal demócrata Angie Nixon habla en voz alta en la Cámara de Representantes estatal de la Legislatura de Florida en Tallahassee, el 29 de abril del 2026. (AP foto/Mike Stewart)
· Nicholas Riccardi
Live updates: Trump launches new effort to reopen Strait of Hormuz as ceasefire holds
An Iranian tugboat floats in the foreground as cargo ships sit at anchor in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Monday, May 4, 2026. (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP)
US official touts ‘extreme calamity’ in Iran
A top White House official has said Iran is on the brink of an “extreme calamity” and hunger as the US is counting on economic pressure to secure its objectives in the conflict.
· RT
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A top White House official has said Iran is on the brink of an “extreme calamity” and hunger as the US is counting on economic pressure to secure its objectives in the conflict.
· RT
Trump demands Hakeem Jeffries ‘impeachment’ after top House Dem trashes Supreme Court
President Trump suggested Sunday that House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries should be punished after the Brooklyn Democrat rebuked the Supreme Court over its ruling last week striking down Louisiana’s congressional map and weakening Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
· Ryan King
Trump’s Hormuz ‘protection’ seeks ‘pretext for escalation’: Iran
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· Jake Johnson, Jon Queally
Can The GOP Oust Thune To Get The SAVE America Act Passed?
In 2024, voters handed the Republican Party a trifecta in Washington - the White House, the House, the Senate - and yet one of the most broadly popular pieces of election-integrity legislation in recent memory is collecting dust in the upper chamber.
· Tyler Durden
Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’: Can US navy ‘guide’ stuck ships out of Hormuz?
United States President Donald Trump has said Washington will guide ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz to safety – in an initiative dubbed “Project Freedom” – signalling a potential challenge to Iran’s blockade of the strategic waterway.
· Caolán Magee