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Newest first · UTC+11:00No more US military aid to Israel | Bernie Sanders
The time is long overdue for members of Congress to listen to the American people and end US military aid to the extremist Netanyahu government
Stephen Colbert to Trump: ‘Why would you start a beef with the pope?’
Late-night hosts discussed Trump’s attacks on the pope as the White House tries to spin his AI-generated Jesus photo into anything other than a disaster
Can Japan’s arms industry gain from Trump trust loss?
Japan has eased its arms export rules, breaking with eight decades of pacifist foreign policy.
Israeli security cabinet to discuss possible Lebanon ceasefire: senior official
Senior Hezbollah official Ibrahim al-Moussawi says diplomatic efforts by Iran and other regional states could produce a ceasefire soon
Pope Leo says world needs to hear message of peace after Trump attacks
Pope Leo said on Wednesday that the world needs to hear a message of peace and coexistence, after US President Donald Trump attacked him for a second time this week on social media.
US sending 10,000 more troops to Middle East despite Iran ceasefire
The United States is sending more than 10,000 additional troops to the Middle East before the end of April as Washington tries to increase pressure on Iran, US officials have told The Washington Post.
Italian Premier Meloni could benefit at home from rift with Trump
FILE -President Donald Trump greets Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during summit to support ending the more than two-year Israel-Hamas war in Gaza after a breakthrough ceasefire deal, Oct. 13, 2025, in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, Pool, File)
Trump says war in Iran ‘can be over very soon’ amid uncertain peace negotiations
President Donald Trump said that the war in Iran may soon come to an end, even with the U.S. military now several days into a blockade at the Strait of Hormuz and oil prices continuing to roil the global economy.
Disgraced Ex-Rep. Tony Gonzales begged another staffer for nudes while wife was pregnant— years before tryst with mistress ended in her death
WASHINGTON — Disgraced ex-Rep. Tony Gonzales tried to cheat on his wife with a years-older campaign worker while he was running for Congress, only to be firmly rejected, according to newly published messages.
Pope Leo stresses message of peace and unity despite another Trump attack
The US pontiff urges respect for all people and says his travels so far have shown the importance of pursuing dialogue between different communities
Pope Leo stresses message of peace and unity despite another Trump attack
The US pontiff urges respect for all people and says his travels so far have shown the importance of pursuing dialogue between different communities
Ante críticas de Trump, el papa insiste: el mundo necesita escuchar un mensaje de paz
El papa León XIV en la Basílica de San Agustín en Annaba, Argelia, el 14 de abril del 2026. (AP foto/Andrew Medichini)
The IMF refuses to name the cause of this global chaos. It starts with ‘Donald’ and ends in ‘Trump’ | Greg Jericho
The International Monetary Fund remains stuck in a situation where the biggest concern about inflation is wages
Expedientes muestran que el Grupo Especial Antidelincuencia de Trump en Memphis arrestó a más de 800 inmigrantes. Solo el 2 % de los arrestos fueron por delitos violentos.
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Brain cancer stops new University of Michigan president from job
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud introduces Vice President Joe Biden at the Robin Toner Prize celebration dinner in Washington, March 24, 2014. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Jerome Powell amid pressure campaign
US president says he has ‘held back’ on firing the head of the Federal Reserve leading up to end of Powell’s term in May
Uncertainty is certain: Inside the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings | The National
This year's IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington are unlike any in recent memory. The Iran war has given the annual gathering a geopolitical charge that has drawn an unusually broad crowd, not just the traditional ministers of trade, investment and finance, but foreign policy officials and venture capita…
Trump says war with Iran 'very close to over,' Iran wants to make a deal 'very badly'
WASHINGTON, April 15 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump has said the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran is "very close to over," a report said Wednesday, amid speculation that peace talks between Washington and Tehran could resume in the near future.
UK PM Starmer says ‘not going to yield’ to Trump’s Mideast war threats
Keir Starmer insists the UK will not be dragged into the Iran war despite Trump’s threats to scrap a bilateral trade deal
UK PM Starmer says ‘not going to yield’ to Trump’s Mideast war threats
Keir Starmer insists the UK will not be dragged into the Iran war despite Trump’s threats to scrap a bilateral trade deal
Israel and Hezbollah continue attacks after Israel-Lebanon talks in US
Fighting between Israeli forces and the Iran-backed Lebanese group Hezbollah has continued after Israel and Lebanon held direct talks in Washington aimed at easing the conflict.
Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn't leave in May
US President Donald Trump has threatened to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if he does not step aside at the end of his term in May.
Today in Sports - Washington Wizards’ Michael Jordan plays his final NBA game
1939 — Stanley Cup Final, Boston Garden, Boston, MA: Boston Bruins beat Toronto Maple Leafs, 3-1 for a 4-1 series win; first best-of-7 SC Final series.
What to know about the Lebanon-Israel talks
Secretary of State Marco Rubio smiles during a meeting at the State Department in Washington, Tuesday, April 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
US Prosecutors Make Surprise Visit To Fed HQ Renovation Project
Federal prosecutors on Tuesday made a surprise visit to the Federal Reserve headquarters building that's undergoing a $2.5 billion renovation, as they continue to investigate whether Fed Chair Jerome Powell lied to Congress about the cost and scope of the project. Construction workers told the prosecutors they could…
EEUU designa a John Barrett como nuevo encargado de negocios en Venezuela
CARACAS (AP) — El gobierno del presidente Donald Trump designó a John Barrett como nuevo encargado de negocios de la embajada de Estados Unidos en Venezuela en reemplazo de Laura Dogu, la principal diplomática estadounidense en el país sudamericano.
Pope Leo XIV calls for peace and dialogue as Trump criticism continues
Pope Leo XIV holds the Gospel Book as he celebrates a Mass in the Saint Augustine Basilica in Annaba, Algeria, Tuesday, April 14, 2026, on the second day of an 11-day apostolic journey to Africa. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
Trump says the Iran war is ‘close to over’. Is he just out of options?
Several clocks are ticking for the American president as he looks for a way out of the deadlock, observers suggest
Trump says the Iran war is ‘close to over’. Is he just out of options?
Several clocks are ticking for the American president as he looks for a way out of the deadlock, observers suggest
Washington leads on Iran in Lebanon but Israel may yet spoil the plan | The National
Live updates: Follow the latest news on US-Iran war
Trump needs to swiftly end the US-Israel war with Iran or face the wrath of the Republicans | The National
On Tuesday, Donald Trump suggested that talks with Iran could resume this week. The US President’s apparent desire to end the war against Tehran is understandable, having found himself in a box with no easy way out.
Trump amenaza con despedir a Powell una vez que expire su periodo como jefe de la Fed
El presidente de la Reserva Federal, Jerome Powell, a la derecha, y el presidente estadounidense Donald Trump revisan un documento durante una visita a la Reserva Federal, jueves 24 de julio de 2025, en Washington. (Foto AP/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, Archivo)
Chinese tanker retreats twice from US’ Hormuz blockade in 48 hours
While the Rich Starry didn’t visit an Iranian port, it is on a US blacklist for allegedly helping Tehran evade sanctions
Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn’t step down ‘in time’
Powell’s stint as the leader of the central bank expires in May, but his term on Board of Governors does not end until 2028
Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn’t step down ‘in time’
Powell’s stint as the leader of the central bank expires in May, but his term on Board of Governors does not end until 2028
‘Uncharted territory’: uncertainty as US vaccine guidance falls apart under Trump
Several shots – including flu and Covid – lost their CDC recommendations under overhauls from the White House
Ben-Gvir's career hangs in the balance, Trump says ceasefire won't continue
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FIFA considers requesting Trump to issue ICE raid moratorium during World Cup - report
Senior FIFA management held a discussion with FIFA President Gianni Infantino about the possibility of requesting US President Donald Trump to pause Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency (ICE) raids during the FIFA World Cup, which will be held this summer, according to a report published by The Athletic on Tue…
Trump threatens to fire Powell if the Fed Chair decides to stay on after his term ends next month
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, right, and President Donald Trump look over a document of cost figures during a visit to the Federal Reserve, Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)
U.S. Believes Cuba Helped Russia Recruit Soldiers to Fight in Ukraine – Axios
The U.S. State Department believes the Cuban government has helped Russia recruit its citizens to fight in the war against Ukraine, Axios reported on Tuesday, citing a report to Congress.
Melania Trump participa en mesa redonda en el Congreso sobre un programa de acogimiento familiar
La primera dama estadounidense, Melania Trump, da un mensaje a la prensa el jueves 9 de abril de 2026, en el vestíbulo principal de la Casa Blanca, en Washington. (AP Foto/Jacquelyn Martin)
Trump: Xi will give me a 'big, fat, hug' for opening Strait of Hormuz
In a post on his Truth Social platform on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump said China "is very happy I am permanently opening the Strait of Hormuz".
Millones de estadounidenses usan exenciones de impuestos prometidas por Trump
Una planilla de impuestos del estado de Arizona, en Jefferson City, Missouri, el 7 de abril del 2026. (AP foto/David A. Lieb)
House Democrats will try anti-corruption message to gain traction against Trump
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., speaks with reporters outside of the US Capitol, Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)
Heatwave threatens to shatter high-temperature records across eastern US
Intense heat in cities like New York, Philadelphia and Washington DC is unusual for April, weather experts say
Trump opening Strait of Hormuz ‘for China’
US President Donald Trump has announced the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, saying he made the decision after China agreed not to send weapons to Iran.
Trump threatens to fire Fed’s Jerome Powell if he does not step down
President Trump threatened to fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell if he does not step down – adding that he has no intention of ending the government’s criminal investigation into him.
War 'Very Close' To Over, Trump Says, As Iran Ceasefire Extension Reportedly Advances, But More US Troops Deploy
The Iran war is "very close to over" with authorities in Tehran eager to agree a peace deal, Trump says, adding: "We've beaten them militarily."
Labor to boost defence spending by $53bn over next decade – but plan still short of Donald Trump’s demands
The new strategy to be unveiled by Richard Marles will see defence spending rise to about 2.4% of GDP – but US president has urged allies to spend 3.5%