Can a ‘community with a shared future’ prevail over zero-sum rivalry?
As Xi and Trump prepare to meet, the divergence between their visions of global order has never been more acute
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Can a ‘community with a shared future’ prevail over zero-sum rivalry?
As Xi and Trump prepare to meet, the divergence between their visions of global order has never been more acute
· Peter T. C. Chang
Trump blames Biden for allowing ‘animal’ Haitian migrant accused of bludgeoning Florida mother to death into US
President Trump blamed the Biden administration’s lax immigration policies for spurring the release of a deranged Haitian migrant who allegedly bludgeoned a Florida mother to death in broad daylight — and shared horrific footage of the attack.
· Caitlin McCormack
Immigration board denies Mahmoud Khalil's appeal as federal case continues
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· Jake Offenhartz
Trump rages at some of his biggest former backers
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· Nick Pearson
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· Tiffany Hsu, Stuart A. Thompson
Inside the secret talks that brokered the Iran war ceasefire
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· Meghna Bali
Trump says Iran doing 'very poor job' of letting oil tankers transit Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump said Thursday that Iran is doing a "very poor job" of letting oil tankers pass through the crucial Strait of Hormuz, pointing out that it is "not the agreement we have."
· Yonhap
Stefon Diggs attends Cardi B show with mom, brother after breakup
It was an ex-family affair at Cardi B’s concert in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday.
· Thomas Gamba-Ellis
Melania Trump declara en la Casa Blanca que desconocía los crímenes de Jeffrey Epstein
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· Collin Binkley
Federal judge finds Pentagon is violating court order to restore access to reporters
WASHINGTON , D.C. — A federal judge on Thursday ruled that the Defense Department is violating his earlier order to restore access to the Pentagon for reporters, a setback in the administration's efforts to impede the work of journalists.
· Associated Press
China diplomacy in Iran war may offer leverage with Trump
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· Didi Tang
Israel-Lebanon talks to take place in Washington as US pushes for ceasefire | The National
Israel and Lebanon are expected to hold direct talks in Washington next week, in a development that could inject new momentum into fragile efforts to contain a widening regional conflict.
· Adla Massoud
Washington to host Israel-Lebanon talks as strikes threaten Iran ceasefire | The National
Israel and Lebanon are expected to hold direct talks in Washington next week, in a development that could inject new momentum into fragile efforts to contain a widening regional conflict.
· Adla Massoud
Trump says Iran doing 'poor job' of letting oil through Hormuz, shaking fragile truce
US President Donald Trump's latest barrage of social media posts has sparked fresh fears for the shaky truce with Iran. Source: AAP / Sipa USA / Tom Williams
· Sbsaustralia
Trump warns Iran against tolls for Hormuz shipping
WASHINGTON, D.C. — US President Donald Trump on Thursday warned Iran against imposing a toll for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, after Tehran agreed to reopen the crucial route as part of a two-week ceasefire.
· Agence France-Presse
Trump slams right-wing commentators who oppose Iran war
WASHINGTON, D.C. — US President Donald Trump on Thursday angrily lashed out at multiple well-known conservative commentators who have criticized his war against Iran, slamming his onetime allies as attention-seeking "NUT JOBS."
· Agence France-Presse
US to host Israel-Lebanon talks as strikes threaten Iran ceasefire
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Israel and Lebanon will hold talks in Washington next week, a State Department official said Thursday, amid mounting international concerns that Israel's bombings could shatter an already fragile US-Iran ceasefire.
· Agence France-Presse
Trump, Starmer discuss reopening of Strait of Hormuz
A plan to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz “as quickly as possible” was discussed on Thursday between British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump.
· ARIELLA ROITMAN
Ready to rumble? Hunter Biden challenges Trump’s sons to cage match
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· Herbie G
Pentagon Seeks Stunning 243x Budget Surge For Drone Warfare Unit As Eurasian Wars Reshape Combat
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· Tyler Durden
(LEAD) Trump says Iran doing 'very poor job' of letting oil tankers transit Strait of Hormuz
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· Song Sang-ho
Florida medical examiner who made vile post cheering on Trump’s ‘big beautiful obituary’ placed on leave
A hot-headed Florida medical examiner was put on administrative leave after declaring that he can’t wait for President Trump to die in a venomous social media rant.
· Anna Young
Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan values Michael Reinsdorf's support
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· Ian Nicholas Quillen
Millionaire NY Dem drops bid for Congress after kiddie porn joke backlash — but claims it was a selfless decision
A millionaire New York Democrat running for Congress dropped his bid Thursday as he faced a firestorm of criticism for resurfaced social media posts about kiddie porn and sex with a 17-year-old — but he claimed he made his decision for altruistic reasons.
· Josh Christenson
Tax refunds are bigger with new deductions, Trump administration touts
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· Fatima Hussein
How Trump’s Advisers Felt About Going to War With Iran
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· Maggie Haberman
Alex Sarr dealing with toe injury and 'unlikely' to return to the Wizards' lineup this season
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Why Melania Trump gave shock Epstein announcement
WASHINGTON — Melania Trump’s decision to speak about Jeffrey Epstein on Thursday left many wondering why the first lady chose that particular moment to disavow the sex offender after months of silence on the issue.
· Emily Goodin
Corte colombiana tumba emergencia económica decretada por Petro para aliviar situación fiscal
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· The Associated Press
Trump admin vows Iryna Zarutska’s accused killer will face justice after he’s found mentally incompetent to stand trial
A hard-nosed Trump administration prosecutor is pledging the homeless maniac accused of brutally killing Iryna Zarutska will face justice despite a finding that he is “incapable to proceed” on state murder charges.
· Chris Nesi
US judge rules Pentagon has violated his order in press access case
Paul Friedman grants New York Times’s motion to force implementation of earlier ruling that gutted restrictive new policy
· Jeremy Barr
US judge orders Pentagon to restore press access to credentialed reporters
Judge said the Defence Department must comply with his order that sided with news organisations challenging restrictions imposed last year
· Reuters
US judge orders Pentagon to restore press access to credentialed reporters
Judge said the Defence Department must comply with his order that sided with news organisations challenging restrictions imposed last year
· Reuters
Sotomayor calls Trump administration emergency appeals 'unprecedented'
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· Lindsay Whitehurst
Who is eligible for the draft? Everything to know about the US’ proposed military plans
The Trump administration plans to automatically register eligible men for the military draft from December — streamlining the selection process if conscription were enforced for the first time in more than 50 years.
· Patrick Reilly
Judge bars Trump administration from nixing protected status for Ethiopians
A federal judge has blocked the administration of President Donald Trump from revoking legal protections for about 5,000 Ethiopians that permit them to live and work in the United States without fear of deportation.
· Al Jazeera
White House updates vaccine panel rules to reflect Kennedy skepticism
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· Lauran Neergaard
‘War crime’ hysteria smears plenty of presidents — except for one
The left, and some on the right, went crazy over President Donald Trump’s post this week.
· Victor Davis Hanson
Melania says her piece about Epstein – doth the lady protest too much?
The first lady unleashed a barrage of denials – and put one of her husband’s biggest political liabilities back on the agenda
· Davidsmith
Will Trump’s Iran war ‘loyalty test’ spell the end of Nato?
Transatlantic allies’ refusal to back the Iran war fuels latest Trump outburst after meeting with Nato chief Mark Rutte
· Orange Wang
Will Trump’s Iran war ‘loyalty test’ spell the end of Nato?
Transatlantic allies’ refusal to back the Iran war fuels latest Trump outburst after meeting with Nato chief Mark Rutte
· Orange Wang
Israel Lifts Restrictions At Jerusalem Holy Sites, Ben Gurion Airport Fully Reopened, Normalcy Returns
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· Tyler Durden
Judge finds Pentagon in violation of order to restore reporters' access
The Pentagon is seen from an airplane, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
· Michael Kunzelman
Trump goes off on ‘NUT JOBS’ Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, Alex Jones over Iran war criticism
President Trump lashed out at four right-wing critics of the Iran war Thursday, describing them as “NUT JOBS” and “losers” who will say anything for attention.
· Victor Nava
What Trump’s blowup with Rutte was really about
The president’s tirade against NATO chief Mark Rutte stemmed from his frustration that allies wouldn’t let the U.S. access military bases for attacks against Iran.
· Eli Stokols, Paul McLeary, Jack Detsch
Kalshi loses bid to stop criminal case filed against it in Arizona
A banner for the prediction market platform Kalshi hangs from a building in Washington, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Allison Robbert, File)
· Jacques Billeaud
Trump says Iran 'better stop' if charging tanker fees in Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON, April 9 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday that Iran had "better stop now" if it is charging fees to oil tankers traversing the crucial Strait of Hormuz, amid concerns that a two-week ceasefire in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran appears to be on shaky ground.
· Song Sang-ho
Melania Trump says she never had a relationship with Epstein
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Middle East crisis is pushing China to deepen Latin America ties
Latin America fits Beijing’s need for alternative partners with uncomfortable precision. That is a problem for Washington
· Juan Pablo Sims