Rubio blames ‘stupid people’ when questioned over Trump’s India comments IN FULL The Independent UK · May 25
Vučić defends Serbia's Chinese ties on controversial visit to Beijing Xi Jinping has welcomed a run of world leaders in recent months, including Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. Euronews · May 25
IRGC Terrorist Allegedly Pledges to Assassinate Ivanka Trump in Revenge for Soleimani's Death, Say Reports US prosecutors allege an Iranian-linked operative plotted to assassinate Ivanka Trump as revenge for Qasem Soleimani's death, highlighting ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran. International Business Times UK · May 25
‘The first lady knows’: Thomas Massie says Melania Trump should come clean about Jeffrey Epstein links Massie confident all will be exposed soon. We Got This Covered · May 25
Pope Leo warns AI risks accelerating war and threatens humanity in landmark manifesto Pope Leo XIV called for robust regulation of artificial intelligence in his first encyclical Magnifica Humanitas The Independent UK · May 25
Comic taking Stephen Colbert’s slot says he’s ‘not trying to replace him’ Byron Allen calls fellow comedian ‘an American treasure’ The Independent UK · May 25
Why is the Iran deal still stuck? Hormuz, uranium, US blockade and the unresolved fault lines Intense diplomatic efforts are underway to secure an agreement between the US and Iran, aiming to end the Middle East conflict, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and ease energy market pressures. Despite claims of progress, significant disagreements persist over uranium enrichment, sanctions relief, and regional influence, leaving a final deal… The Times of India · May 25
Voices: Let’s hope Trump has cooled on a new Iran attack THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: We must be cautious of any Trump proclamations, but there is room this time for optimism The Independent UK · May 25
Oil prices ease on renewed hopes of US-Iran peace deal Oil futures slid on Monday as traders assessed US President Donald Trump's announcement over the weekend that a deal with Iran had been "largely negotiated". The benchmark Brent crude still remains much higher than when the war started on February 28. Also in this edition: some commercial vessels are managing… France 24 · May 25
Trump's Pentagon UFO Release Sparks Hidden War Panic With Mystery Objects Caught Over Syria and Lake Huron Newly released Pentagon footage of UFOs over Syria and Lake Huron has reignited debates on military transparency and national security, with Trump's involvement drawing significant public attention. International Business Times UK · May 25
Iran says it is charging fees for 'navigational services' through Strait of Hormuz Iran effectively shuttered the crucial waterway in the early days of the war and in mid-April the US responded by imposing its own blockade on Iranian ports. Euronews · May 25
AAP · May 25 Global shares gain and oil prices fall after Trump says talks on ending the war are proceeding Global shares are mostly higher and oil prices have dropped after U.S. President Donald Trump said talks on ending the war with Iran are progressing
Bored Panda · May 25 Reporter Breaks Silence After Oblivious Reaction To Violent Incident While Broadcasting Live Triggered Viewers The internet roasted the news reporter’s response, claiming she has the “survival skills of a potato” and the “situational awareness of a house plant.”
The Times of India · May 25 Green card? H-1Bs must prove worthy of ‘status adjustment’ In a significant policy update, the US government has categorized green card adjustments as a scarce discretionary privilege, a decision that may force many Indian H-1B visa holders to pursue their applications outside the country. Immigration attorneys foresee a rise in legal battles, warning that this could jeopardize the residency…
The Independent UK · May 25 Did Marco Rubio call Donald Trump ‘stupid’? Racism question overshadows top US diplomat’s India visit Secretary of state says ‘there are stupid people in US who make dumb comments all the time’ after reporter makes opaque reference to president’s remarks
Fortune · May 25 The pig in the python: Baby Boomers are strangling the economy they built by refusing to move or retire From the housing market to the corner office, America is paying the price for a generation that never learned to let go.
AAP · May 25 What we know and don't know about the emerging deal to end the Iran war The United States and Iran appear to be are closing in on a deal to end the war
The Economic Times · May 25 Bitcoin steadies around $77,000 after volatile three-week correction; easing US-Iran tensions lift sentiment Bitcoin traded near the $77,000 mark after recovering from a volatile correction phase as easing U.S.-Iran tensions improved investor sentiment. While Ethereum and select altcoins remained under pressure, broader crypto market sentiment stabilised amid hopes of geopolitical de-escalation, although analysts continued to warn about leverage-driven volatility and short-term resistance levels.
The Economic Times · May 25 Rubio downplays anti-India rhetoric row, says Trump a 'big fan' of PM Modi US Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirmed President Donald Trump's strong admiration for India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Rubio's visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties. He addressed concerns about alleged racist comments, attributing them to isolated individuals. Rubio emphasized the President's positive view of India, highlighting the importance of…
The Guardian - AU · May 25 Tehran expresses ‘resolute support’ for Hezbollah – as it happened This blog is now closed