
Iran Threatens Prolonged Strikes as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Drives Global Oil Surge
May 01, 2026 00:12 am UTC| Politics
Iran has warned it will launch long and painful strikes against U.S. positions if Washington escalates military action, intensifying tensions in the ongoing U.S.-Israeli conflict with Tehran. The situation has...

Lula Plans New Supreme Court Nomination After Historic Senate Rejection
May 01, 2026 00:11 am UTC| Politics
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is preparing to submit a new nominee for the Supreme Federal Court after the Senate rejected his initial choice, marking a historic political setback. According to...

Trump Criticizes German Chancellor Merz Over Iran War and Ukraine Policy
May 01, 2026 00:11 am UTC| Politics
U.S. President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday, accusing him of mishandling domestic issues and interfering in Washingtons efforts to address the Iran nuclear threat....

Trump Congratulates Ali al-Zaidi on Iraq Prime Minister Nomination, Signals Strong U.S.-Iraq Ties
May 01, 2026 00:11 am UTC| Politics
U.S. President Donald Trump has extended his congratulations to Ali al-Zaidi following his nomination as Iraqs next prime minister, highlighting the potential for strengthened diplomatic relations between the United States...

U.S. Military Presence in Germany Strengthens NATO Readiness and Training
May 01, 2026 00:11 am UTC| Politics
Senior U.S. Army officers emphasized the strategic importance of maintaining American troops in Germany during a recent media visit to the Hohenfels training area, even as U.S. President Donald Trump signaled a review of...

Trump White House Dinner Attack: Secret Service Denies Friendly Fire in Agent Shooting
May 01, 2026 00:11 am UTC| Politics
U.S. President Donald Trump and Secret Service officials have clarified details surrounding the recent security incident at the White House Correspondents Association dinner, emphasizing that the injured federal agent was...

Lebanon Political Divide Complicates Saudi Push for Israel Negotiations
May 01, 2026 00:10 am UTC| Politics
A growing political divide among Lebanons top leaders is complicating Saudi Arabias efforts to unify the countrys stance on negotiations with Israel. Recent diplomatic moves aimed at stabilizing the region have been...