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Newest first · UTC+11:00European leaders see Trump's troop drawdown from Germany as new proof they must go it alone
Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrives for a meeting of the European Political Community in Yerevan, Armenia, Monday, May 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Anthony Pizzoferrato)
· Mark Carlson
Chinese Hackers Spied On Cuban Embassy As Trump Ramped Up Blockade Threats
In a story which hearkens back to bygone Cold War years, fresh reports say that Chinese hackers breached and spied on the American Embassy in Cuba at a moment President Trump threatened a US naval blockade, similar to what was in place just before the overthrow by US military intervention of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro
· Tyler Durden
Iran warns of ceasefire violation as US plans to escort Hormuz ships
WASHINGTON, United States — Iran warned on Monday that it would consider any US attempt to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz a breach of the Mideast ceasefire, as President Donald Trump said the United States would begin escorting ships through the blocked waterway.
· Agence France-Presse
Iran warns of ceasefire violation as US plans to escort Hormuz ships
WASHINGTON, United States — Iran warned on Monday that it would consider any US attempt to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz a breach of the Mideast ceasefire, as President Donald Trump said the United States would begin escorting ships through the blocked waterway.
· Agence France-Presse
European markets set to open lower as Trump threatens new auto tariffs
LONDON — European markets looked set to begin the new week in negative territory as investors continue to monitor developments in the Middle East and a potential renewal of transatlantic trade tensions.
· Hugh Leask
Why African leaders value seamless transcontinental links over US-China rivalry
Economic ambitions are the priority, says official with project that Washington has framed as de-risking mineral supply chains from Beijing
· Jevans Nyabiage
Why African leaders value seamless transcontinental links over US-China rivalry
Economic ambitions are the priority, says official with project that Washington has framed as de-risking mineral supply chains from Beijing
· Jevans Nyabiage
Middle East crisis live: tanker hit by ‘projectiles’ in strait of Hormuz after Trump says US will help ‘guide’ stranded ships
Trump warns any interference with US operation in Hormuz will ‘have to be dealt with forcefully’ while providing few details about how the plan will work
· Adam Fulton
Kim Si-woo ties for fourth at Cadillac Championship with Trump in attendance
Kim Si-woo tied for fourth at the PGA Tour's Cadillac Championship for his sixth top-10 of the season.
· Korea Herald
Speaker hopefuls make stronger Assembly diplomacy key pledge
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
Seattle’s socialist mayor slammed for dismissive wave to tax-weary residents
The Washington Post editorial board on Friday lambasted Seattle’s socialist Mayor Katie Wilson for dismissive comments regarding the city’s exodus of wealthy residents and growing taxpayer frustration over soaring rates.
· Fox News
Yes, the king's US visit will go down in history: it marked the death throes of an old era | Nesrine Malik
Both nations are tarred by irreconcilable crises that could unravel democracy itself – sanity and stability have never felt further from reach
· Nesrinemalik
The nuclear option: Atomic energy could offer Europe hope, say analysts — but it won't be easy
Hefty upfront costs, issues disposing of radiation and waste, and memories of terrible accidents have all contributed to Europe's reluctance to embrace nuclear energy in recent decades.
· Joseph Wilkins
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Monday.-----------------■ (LEAD) Trump says U.S. to help free ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz
· Kim Han-joo
Winning numbers drawn in Sunday’s Washington Match 4
The winning numbers in Sunday’s drawing of the “Washington Match 4" game were:
· The Associated Press
Winning numbers drawn in Sunday’s Washington Hit 5
The winning numbers in Sunday’s drawing of the “Washington Hit 5" game were:
· The Associated Press
Redistricting war accelerates winner-take-all political combat in US
State Rep. Angie Nixon, D-Fla., speaks loudly on the House floor as the House voted on HB1D, a redistricting bill, during a special session of the Florida Legislature, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
· Nicholas Riccardi
Winning numbers drawn in Sunday’s Washington Pick 3
The winning numbers in Sunday’s drawing of the “Washington Pick 3" game were:
· The Associated Press
Winning numbers drawn in Sunday’s Washington Cash Pop
The winning numbers in Sunday’s drawing of the “Washington Cash Pop” game were:
· The Associated Press
Winning numbers drawn in Sunday’s Washington Keno
The winning numbers in Sunday’s drawing of the “Washington Keno” game were:
· The Associated Press
Alabama and Tennessee seek new congressional districts
The U.S. Supreme Court is seen in Washington, Friday, April 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul, File)
· Kim Chandler
What to know about US military presence in Europe as Trump seeks drawdown
United States’ Air Force transport aircrafts are seen on the tarmac at Ramstein U.S. air base, in Landstuhl, Germany, June 23, 2025. (Boris Roessler/dpa via AP, File)
· Jamey Keaten
What’s Trump’s reaction to his record high disapproval rating? | Jess Harwood
He’s a glass half full kind of guy
Former New York mayor and Trump ally fights for life in hospital
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Ex-NY mayor Giuliani hospitalized in 'critical' condition: spokesman
WASHINGTON, United States — Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani is hospitalized in "critical but stable condition," his spokesman said Sunday, without disclosing what ails the 81-year-old former politician.
· Agence France-Presse
Miranda Devine: Dems seek a blue-collar MAGA man to win back Trump voters — but better look in the mirror
Democrats have a Nazi problem.
· Miranda Devine
White House posts Trump's photo with ‘I have all the cards’ message
The White House posted an image of Donald Trump holding Uno cards with the caption, “I have all the cards,” in what appeared to be a message amid tensions with Iran.
· Middleeasteye
US to ‘guide’ neutral ships through Strait of Hormuz – Trump
The US will guide third-party ships through the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump has said, describing the move as a humanitarian effort to help stranded crews.
· RT
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The US will guide third-party ships through the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump has said, describing the move as a humanitarian effort to help stranded crews.
· RT
Rubio to visit Rome, meet Pope Leo after Trump row
ROME, Italy — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Pope Leo on a trip to Rome this week, in the wake of the pontiff's clash with President Donald Trump, a Vatican source said Sunday.
· Agence France-Presse
Warning Trump's Germany troops pullout sends wrong message to Putin
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· Richard Wood
Rubio to visit Rome, meet Pope Leo after Trump row
ROME (AFP) -- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Pope Leo on a trip to Rome this week, in the wake of the pontiff's clash with US President Donald Trump, a Vatican source said Sunday.
· Yonhap
Rudy Giuliani, former New York mayor and Trump lawyer, hospitalized in critical condition
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani was in "critical but stable condition" in a Florida hospital on Sunday night, his spokesman said.
· Dan Mangan
‘Disintegration’: Trump angers Europe with tariffs and troop withdrawal
London: European leaders fear a “disintegration” of the American alliance after US President Donald Trump imposed higher car tariffs on their countries and outlined plans to withdraw troops from Germany, while signalling he may do more to scale back security ties.
· David Crowe
(LEAD) Trump says U.S. to help free ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz
(ATTN: ADDS comments from U.S. military, Iran in paras 5-7)
· Oh Seok-min
CNBC Daily Open: Trump's Hormuz gambit lands with a whimper
Hello, this is Anniek Bao writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.
· Anniek Bao
Trump says US to ‘guide’ stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump has said that the US will help guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz from Monday.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Trump says US to 'guide' stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump has said that the US will help guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz from Monday.
· Joe Inwood
WHCD shooting suspect Cole Allen no longer on suicide watch, lawyers say
The man charged with trying to assassinate President Trump during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was removed from suicide watch on Sunday, court records show.
· Ronny Reyes
Oil prices fall in choppy trade as Trump plans to 'free' ships stranded due to Mideast conflict
Oil prices fell in choppy trade Monday, as market participants assess U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement to "free" ships that have been trapped due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, amid lingering tensions between Tehran and Washington.
· Justina Lee
Trump announces 'humanitarian' Strait of Hormuz mission
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Glimmer of hope in Hormuz Strait as fragile ceasefire holds: what happened overnight
US President Donald Trump has offered some help to commercial shipping and competing plans for peace are said to be on the table
· Orange Wang
Glimmer of hope in Hormuz Strait as fragile ceasefire holds: what happened overnight
US President Donald Trump has offered some help to commercial shipping and competing plans for peace are said to be on the table
· Orange Wang
Trump calls Iran talks 'very positive,' US to 'guide' ships through Hormuz
WASHINGTON, United States — President Donald Trump said Sunday that "very positive discussions" were underway with Iran on finding a solution to the war, but nevertheless added US forces will soon start escorting ships out of the blocked Strait of Hormuz.
· Agence France-Presse
Seoul shares open at fresh record high on eased Middle East tensions
South Korean stocks opened at a fresh high of over 6,700 on Monday as US President Donald Trump announced plans to free ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, while Washington and Tehran exchanged their proposals for peace talks.
· Yonhap
Spirit Airlines’ death is entirely on the Biden administration — and specifically faux-populism
Saturday’s Spirit Airlines shutdown is entirely on the Biden administration — and more specifically, on the faux-populism of its Federal Trade Commission chief, Lina Khan.
· Post Editorial Board
Trump says US to help free ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump said Monday that Washington will begin guiding some neutral ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz this week as a "humanitarian gesture" amid the prolonged crisis in the Middle East.
· Yonhap
Seoul shares open at fresh record high on eased Middle East tensions
SEOUL, May 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened at a fresh high of over 6,700 on Monday as U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to free ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, while Washington and Tehran exchanged their proposals for peace talks.
· Kim Boram