Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco takes hit due to lagging oil prices Saudi Arabia has also pledged to invest hundreds of billions in the US over the course of Donald Trump's second term. Euronews · May 12, 2025
We're pausing before purchasing Shoppers are staying online — and some are spending less — amid Trump's erratic policies Salon · May 12, 2025
Amy Klobuchar to Democrats: don’t rule out female candidate in 2028 after Harris loss Minnesota senator also says her party ‘would have been served better by a primary’ election in 2024 The Guardian - US · May 12, 2025
Arizona Democratic Sen. Gallego wades into immigration debate with new plan Democratic Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego is wading into one of Washington’s most contentious and intractable political problems The Independent UK · May 12, 2025
Trump claims ‘total reset’ of US-China ties as 90-day pause to trade war agreed Markets rally after Washington and Beijing agree to drastically cut reciprocal tariffs as US treasury secretary says ‘neither side wants a decoupling’ The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2025
Israel committed to ‘intensified’ Gaza operation despite US captive release Israeli PM says negotiations with Hamas will continue ‘under fire’, with just a pause for Edan Alexander’s release. Al Jazeera · May 12, 2025
European stocks rise as US and China agree to slash tariffs The two countries are set to suspend tariffs for 90 days and slash rates going forward after holding negotiations in Switzerland over the weekend. Evening Standard · May 12, 2025
6 in 10 Immigrants in the U.S. Feel Anxious or Afraid About Future in the Country Amid Current Political Climate: Survey According to the report, fears are having tangible effects, with symptoms such as stress, sleeplessness, or difficulty eating Latin Times · May 12, 2025
First, Gulf of America. Now Trump Wants to Rename the Persian Gulf — Here's Why Iranians Are Furious Trump's bid to call the Persian Gulf the 'Arabian Gulf' has united Iranians in outrage, threatening diplomacy and igniting a historic naming dispute. International Business Times UK · May 12, 2025
India, Pakistan Military To Confer As Ceasefire Holds Indian and Pakistani military chiefs were set to confer Monday as a ceasefire that brought the nuclear-armed rivals back from the brink of all-out war held. International Business Times · May 12, 2025
Iran and US conclude fourth round of nuclear talks Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the talks were productive but said uranium enrichment will continue and is non-negotiable. Euronews · May 12, 2025
US and China announce substantial reductions in tariffs for 90 days The US and China agreed to lower tariffs for 90 days on Monday, as the world’s two biggest economies attempt to cool an escalating trade war. Euronews · May 12, 2025
Putin must ‘get serious’ about engaging in peace talks, says Lammy The Foreign Secretary was hosting European foreign ministers in London on Monday for discussions about the continent’s security. Evening Standard · May 12, 2025
The Independent UK · May 12, 2025 Russian drones attack Ukraine after Kremlin turns down a ceasefire proposal The Ukrainian air force says Russia launched more than 100 Shahed and decoy drones at Ukraine in nighttime attacks, after the Kremlin rejected an unconditional 30-day ceasefire in the more than 3-year war
The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2025 Trump suggests he could join Putin and Zelenskyy for Russia-Ukraine talks in Turkey on Thursday – as it happened US president tells White House press conference he would fly to Turkey to join talks ‘if I thought it would be helpful’
The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2025 Pharmaceutical stocks slide as Trump vows to cut US prescription drug prices ‘by 30-80%’ President plans to use executive powers, saying US should pay ‘same price as nation that pays the lowest price’
International Business Times UK · May 12, 2025 Trump's New Budget Boss: Russell Vought to Lead 'Ruthless' Government Cuts After Musk Steps Down Russell Vought, Trump's new OMB chief, is slashing £7.4bn and reviving Schedule F to fire federal workers. Efficiency or chaos?
The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2025 Mother of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander says ‘you are safe’ in first call after his release – as it happened Freed hostage speaks with his mother; Israeli PM praises military and US diplomacy as he called release a ‘very emotional moment’
Latin Times · May 12, 2025 Migrants Are Increasingly Avoiding Seeking Health Services, Fearing Deportation: 'That Will Put Me In Their Radar' A new NYT report showed that undocumented migrants are avoiding going to hospitals and seeking health care in light of the Trump Admin's immigration crackdown.
The Independent UK · May 12, 2025 IG Group bullish on annual outlook after tariff uncertainty boosts trading The online trading firm said it saw higher-than-usual levels of client trading throughout April.
AAP · May 12, 2025 Albanese flags meetings with world leaders in Rome Anthony Albanese is eyeing meetings with a number of world leaders when he travels to Rome to attend Pope Leo XIV's inauguration mass.
International Business Times UK · May 12, 2025 Trump's New 'Air Force One' is a £320m Jet From Qatar — Critics Say It's 'Bribery With Extra Legroom' Trump's plan to accept a luxury jet from Qatar as Air Force One has critics crying foul, calling it 'bribery with extra legroom'. Is this a savvy deal or a constitutional violation?
Evening Standard · May 12, 2025 Donald Trump poised to accept $400million 'palace in the sky' Boeing 747 from Qatar despite MAGA outrage MAGA influencer Laura Loomer hits out at planned gift: ‘You have to call a spade a spade’
Roll Call · May 12, 2025 This week: Top three House reconciliation markups take center stage - Roll Call Three key House committees plan to meet this week to mark up Republicans' budget reconciliation plans.