Melania Trump announces addition of new White House beehive
First lady Melania Trump smiles during the 113th Annual First Lady’s Luncheon, Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
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The Guardian Australia picture editor, Carly Earl, explains why an official photo from the White House celebrating a champion women’s sports team has drawn backlash
White House Expects 'Swift' Warsh Confirmation After DOJ Drops Powell Criminal Probe
Update (1050ET): The White House is now expecting 'swift' confirmation of Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh after the DOJ dropped its criminal probe into current Chair Jerome Powell over the Fed's building construction project.
· Tyler Durden
US considers suspending Spain from NATO – Reuters
The US is allegedly weighing unprecedented measures to punish NATO members it believes failed to support its war against Iran, Reuters reported on Friday, citing an internal Pentagon email. The options are said to include the possible suspension of Spain from the bloc, according to the outlet.
· RT
Hegseth calls for allies' role in Strait of Hormuz, says 'time for free riding is over'
WASHINGTON, April 24 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reiterated the need Friday for Asian and European allies to play a role in securing the crucial Strait of Hormuz, saying "the time for free riding is over."
· Song Sang-ho
Trump DOJ dropping criminal probe of Fed Chair Jerome Powell over central bank renovations
WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice is dropping its criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over costly building renovations at its headquarters in the nation’s capital.
· Josh Christenson
US FDA plans ultra-fast review of 3 psychedelic drugs after Trump directive
The recent moves on psychedelics reflect growing popular support for the mind-altering substances among Trump’s supporters
· Associated Press
US FDA plans ultra-fast review of 3 psychedelic drugs after Trump directive
The recent moves on psychedelics reflect growing popular support for the mind-altering substances among Trump’s supporters
· Associated Press
Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell leaves after the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) meeting during the World Bank/IMF spring meetings at the IMF headquarters in Washington, Friday, April 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
· Christopher Rugaber
DOJ drops criminal probe of Fed Chair Powell
The Department of Justice on Friday dropped its criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, removing a major hurdle to President Donald Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh to replace him.
· Dan Mangan
Trump Extends Waiver Allowing Foreign Ships to Move Goods Between U.S. Ports
The move was intended to ensure the flow of fuel in the United States, but some economists say it might reduce gas prices for consumers only a small amount.
· Peter Eavis
Leaked Pentagon email shows US wants to punish NATO allies over Iran war
Falkland islanders voted almost unanimously to stay under British rule in a 2013 referendum. (Reuters: Marcos Brindicci)
Kremlin Hails Putin Invite To G20 Summit In Miami, After Trump Said His Presence 'Very Helpful'
The G20 Miami summit is set to take place at Trump National Doral Golf Course and will focus on "unleashing economic prosperity by eliminating burdensome regulations, unlocking affordable energy and pioneering new technologies," according to President Trump's words.
· Tyler Durden
FDA: Three psychedelic drugs to get review following Trump directive
A grower cuts psilocybin mushrooms to prepare for distribution in Springfield, Ore., Monday, Aug. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer, File)
· Matthew Perrone
Pentagon chief Hegseth says US blockade on Iran 'going global'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that the US blockade on Iran is going global, adding Tehran had a chance to make a "good deal" with Washington.
· REUTERS
Iran's top diplomat expected in Pakistan Friday night to discuss peace plans: MS NOW
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to head to Islamabad Friday night to discuss the next steps in stalled peace negotiations with the U.S., a Pakistani official involved in the matter told MS NOW.
· Kevin Breuninger
Gobierno de Trump promete frenar a empresas chinas que “explotan” modelos estadounidenses de IA
ARCHIVO – El director de Políticas de Ciencia y Tecnología de la Casa Blanca, Michael Kratsios, habla en una reunión del Grupo Especial de la Casa Blanca sobre Inteligencia Artificial en la Sala Este de la Casa Blanca, el 4 de septiembre de 2025, en Washington. (AP Foto/Alex Brandon, Archivo)
· Didi Tang
IDF orders evacuation of village in southern Lebanon after Trump announces extension of ceasefire
The IDF ordered citizens of Deir Ammar in southern Lebanon to evacuate their village after Hezbollah shot down an Israeli drone on Friday afternoon.
· CORINNE BAUM
UK position on Falklands will not change, No 10 says after leaked Pentagon memo
Internal email proposes US should reassess support for UK claim to islands because of lack of support for Iran war
· Dan Sabbagh, Samjones, Peterwalker
EU leaders agree blueprint for mutual assistance pact amid Trump’s criticism of ‘very disappointing Nato’
Members will plan how to come to each other’s aid in the event of an attack as Nato faces worst crisis in its history
· Jennifer Rankin, Samjones
Trump Extends Jones Act Waiver For 90 Days To Counter Fuel Price Pressures
On Friday, President Donald Trump extended a temporary waiver of the century-old Jones Act (Merchant Marine Act of 1920) for an additional 90 days. The move allows foreign-flagged vessels to transport fuel, oil, fertilizer, and other essential goods between U.S. ports, aiming to stabilize domestic supply chains and …
· Tyler Durden
All-nighters in Congress create dysfunction after dark
The moon emerges from the clouds over the U.S. Capitol dome in Washington, Dec. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
· Mary Clare Jalonick
What a reporter learned covering a protest in Venezuela led by women hoping to free their loved ones
Nelcy Escorcia, center, holds a sign with a message reading in Spanish; “Thinking differently isn’t a crime; isolating and torturing them is”, during a protest outside a detention center where her husband, Franklin Parra, is being held on political grounds, in Caracas, Venezuela, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/A…
· Regina Garcia Cano
Two women risked everything after US raid to protest Venezuela's detentions of their husbands
Mileidy Mendoza and her children ride a bus from Caracas to visit her husband, Eric Diaz, imprisoned on political grounds at the Yare prison complex in San Francisco de Yare, Venezuela, Sunday, April 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)
· Regina Garcia Cano
Oil hits highest level since US-Iran ceasefire began, as conflict hurts Gulf crude production – business live
Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy.
· Graemewearden, Sarahbutler
House Panel Orders Southern Poverty Law Center To Turn Over Communications With Biden DOJ
Authored by Kimberly Hayek via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),
· Tyler Durden
US tightens grip on Lebanese army aid as delays bite in Beirut | The National
The US is tightening conditions on its support for the Lebanese army, as discussions in Congress link future funding more explicitly to the disarmament of the Iran-backed Hezbollah, US and Lebanese sources have told The National.
· Vanessa Ghanem
Trump warns of ‘big tariff’ if UK doesn’t drop digital services tax on U.S. tech firms
U.S. President Donald Trump has delivered a stark warning to the U.K., threatening to impose steep tariffs on the country unless it drops its digital services tax on U.S. tech companies.
· Sam Meredith
House GOP Unveils Bill To Extend Key Surveillance Power Until 2029
Authored by Jackson Richman via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours),
· Tyler Durden
Best photos of April 24: From Azalea festival in South Korea to train crash in Denmark | The National
Previous slideNext slide Flowers in full bloom during the annual Azalea Festival in Gunpo, South Korea. AFPInfo About 20,000 teddy bears are displayed in Washington, with organisers saying they symbolise the abduction of Ukrainian children during the war with Russia. ReutersInfo Bags and belongings are laid out at V…
· The National
How long can Iran survive the US’s Hormuz blockade?
United States President Donald Trump has claimed Iran is “collapsing financially” and said the country is losing millions of dollars a day due to Washington’s naval blockade of Iranian ports.
· Priyanka Shankar
US mulls expelling Spain from Nato for failing to back war on Iran
The US has threatened to "punish" its Nato allies for their lack of support in the war on Iran, including ejecting Spain from the alliance.
· Middleeasteye
Funny and cringeworthy moments at the Correspondents' Dinner
President Ronald Reagan watches as first lady Nancy Reagan comments from the podium during the White House Correspondents’ Association annual dinner on April 23, 1987, in Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Tasnadi, File)
· Bill Barrow
Trump administration may expand refugee programme for white South Africans
The administration of United States President Donald Trump is reportedly considering more than doubling the annual limit for refugee admissions so it can admit more white South Africans.
· AfricaNews
Rep. Max Miller’s divorce from Sen. Bernie Moreno’s daughter gets ugly over questions about 2-year-old’s broken collarbone
WASHINGTON — Ohio Rep. Max Miller is mired in a messy custody battle with his ex-wife that has involved a police investigation into their 2-year-old’s broken collarbone, court documents reveal.
· Ryan King
Iran and Pakistan discuss ceasefire details in push for talks
U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday he has ordered the U.S. military to “shoot and kill” small Iranian boats that deploy mines to choke traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
· Munir Ahmed
Former NATO envoy warns of ‘huge folly’ in criticizing Trump on Iran
The former U.S. ambassador to NATO is urging British and European politicians not to alienate Donald Trump by criticizing his administration’s handling of the Iran war and its fallout.
· Anne McElvoy, Peter Snowdon
France drops climate from G7 environment talks to appease Trump administration
PARIS — France removed climate change from the agenda of this week's G7 talks to prevent a rift with the United States, according to a French government official.
· Aude Le Gentil, Nicolas Camut, Zia Weise
Nato says US cannot suspend Spain from alliance, after reported Pentagon email
Nato says there is no provision for member states to be suspended or expelled from the military alliance after a report said the US could seek to suspend Spain over its Iran war stance.
· Amy Walker
Trump feeds America’s enduring appetite for destruction
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· Ronald W. Pruessen
Sánchez dismisses US notion of suspending Spain from NATO
NICOSIA — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Friday downplayed a leaked Pentagon email suggesting Spain could be penalized for not supporting the war in Iran by having its NATO membership suspended.
· Aitor Hernández-Morales, Gordon Repinski, Sonja Rijnen, Victor Jack
Trump cannot bear the judgments of Pope Leo | Sidney Blumenthal
The political gap between US evangelicals and Catholics is widening. And Trump won’t tolerate authority outside his own
· Sidneyblumenthal
DoJ watchdog will investigate release of Epstein files – US politics live
An internal watchdog will review the agency’s handling of records related to Jeffrey Epstein, including whether relevant documents were properly redacted
· Tom Ambrose
Trump is sending a dangerously wrong message on weed
President Donald Trump made a grave mistake in softening the federal stance on marijuana by reclassifying it as a Schedule III drug. The dangers of weed are real, insidious and growing worse.
· Post Editorial Board
House considers bill to create ‘buffer zones’ outside houses of worship to ward off protest chaos
A new bill under consideration in Congress would create 100-foot “buffer zones” around houses of worship — making it a federal crime to interfere with congregants as they practice their religion.
· Carl Campanile
Spain's leader sidesteps NATO dispute over reported Pentagon email
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez arrives for the EU Summit in Nicosia, Cyprus, Friday, April 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Petros Karadjias)
· Menelaos Hadjicostis
Israel e Líbano prolongam cessar-fogo
"Os Estados Unidos vão trabalhar com o Líbano para o ajudar a proteger-se do Hezbollah", disse Donald Trump num comunicado na sua plataforma Truth Social.
· Deutsche Welle
Global stock markets are too inflated and will fall, top Bank of England official warns
International equity markets are priced too high and will fall, according to a senior leader at the Bank of England.
· Chloe Taylor
Ukraine defies Trump as rift over war strategy deepens
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· Asia Times staff