Nation tops up fuel supply as Easter demand soars Households and businesses face months of high fuel prices and associated costs even if there is a swift end to the Middle East conflict that is choking supply. AAP · Apr 5
Gavin Newsom’s wife calls out Trump’s firing of Bondi and Noem: ‘Women are brought in and packaged Mar-a-Lago style’ Jennifer Siebel Newsom said that she is ‘no fan’ of Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem, but set out how their firings are part of the ‘war on all women’ The Independent UK · Apr 5
Trump aides insist Iran war will end soon, Trump insists that he’ll blow up power plants and bridges on Tuesday, resorting to profanity on TRUTH social The Hague is watching. We Got This Covered · Apr 5
Trump says US sent ‘a lot’ of guns to arm Iranian protesters but believes ‘the Kurds took’ them: report President’s remark appears to be first confirmation of U.S. involvement in aiding protests that wracked Iran for weeks The Independent UK · Apr 5
‘Unhinged madman’: US politicians react to Trump’s expletive-laden threat to Iran Marjorie Taylor Greene and Bernie Sanders among those responding with alarm to Trump writing ‘open the fuckin’ strait, you crazy bastards’ The Guardian - US · Apr 5
Iran War, Inflation Reading and Key Things to Watch this Week Markets enter a critical week following Friday's Good Friday employment report that will be digested through Sunday evening futures reactions, while focus shifts to a busy economic data schedule culminating in dual inflation readings—Thursday's February Core PCE Price Index and Friday's March CPI both at 8:30am. Barchart · Apr 5
Iran strikes Kuwait’s oil infrastructure before Opec+ supply talks Members reportedly agree a rise of 206,000 barrels a day in May, but move symbolic while strait of Hormuz is effectively closed The Guardian - UK · Apr 5
Why US blew up its own aircraft during ‘most daring’ Iran rescue The United States destroyed at least one of its own high-value military aircraft during a dramatic rescue mission deep inside Iran, after mechanical failures left it stranded and at risk of falling into enemy hands, officials and reports indicate. The Times of India · Apr 5
MTG leads outraged reaction to Trump’s foul-mouthed Easter threats to Iran: ‘He has gone insane’ The president’s profanity-filled message threatened to destroy the country’s infrastructure unless they open the Strait of Hormuz The Independent UK · Apr 5
'This is evil': Marjorie Taylor Greene's 276-word reaction to Trump's profane Truth Social post President Donald Trump hinted at a major escalation in the ongoing war as he threatened Iran with 'Hell' if the Hormuz Strait stays shut. Trump said the US forces would begin strikes against Iranian civilian infrastructures like power plants and bridges. The Times of India · Apr 5
As Iran absorbs the world’s attention, we cannot forget about Ukraine THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: With military resources stretched and headlines focused elsewhere, Ukraine is entering a critical and precarious phase in its struggle against Russia The Independent UK · Apr 5
Trump threatens to ‘blow everything up’ and take Iran’s oil if deal isn’t reached IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 5
Exclusive: Trump says U.S. feared Iran trap during F-15 crew rescue He said "God is good." Trump said it "sounded like something a Muslim would say." Axios · Apr 5
Easter Sunday, Bloody Monday: Trump's unholy hellfire warning to Iran US President Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening severe retaliation if the Strait of Hormuz remained closed. His unvarnished social media posts, including profanity, signaled potential strikes on Iranian infrastructure like power plants and bridges. This aggressive stance has ignited debate over humanitarian impact and international law, with… The Times of India · Apr 5
Radio France Internationale · Apr 5 Trump threatens NATO exit, scaling up tensions with allies Tensions between the United States and NATO allies flared up this week as President Donald Trump said he was considering pulling the US out of the Western military alliance due to its European members' refusing to send ships to unblock the Strait of Hormuz.
The Independent UK · Apr 5 Top general ousted by Pete Hegseth says troops deserve ‘courageous leaders of character’ Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George made the remark in a final email to officials after he was forced out
The Guardian - UK · Apr 5 Despite propaganda coup of F-15 crew rescue, downing is reminder to US that Iran can fight back Donald Trump will claim rescue as a triumph but 48-hour drama should be a caution against launching ground operation
Axios · Apr 5 Trump to Axios: Iran deal possible by Tues., otherwise "I am blowing up everything" Asked if he worried about hurting civilians, Trump said he thought they would support it.
The Independent UK · Apr 5 Inside Ukraine’s conscription crisis as two million dodge the draft SPECIAL DISPATCH: While Ukraine holds out against Russia’s relentless assaults, it is also facing the scandal of millions avoiding military call-up and hundreds of thousands of soldiers absent without leave. World affairs editor Sam Kiley reports from Izyum, in eastern Ukraine
The Times of India · Apr 5 ‘We got him': Donald Trump claims victory as American aircraft wreckage smolders in the desert US forces executed a high-risk rescue of a downed airman deep in Iran, recovering him safely despite losing two C-130s and two Black Hawks. President Trump hailed the mission as a success, emphasizing the airman's recovery. Iran, however, claims to have shot down multiple US aircraft, portraying the operation as…
Tom’s Hardware · Apr 5 Iran threatens ‘complete and utter annihilation’ of OpenAI's $30B Stargate AI data center in Abu Dhabi — regime posts video with satellite imagery of ChatGPT-maker's premier 1GW data center IRGC spokesperson threatens the “complete and utter annihilation” of U.S. and Israeli facilities. Singles out the $30bn Stargate AI data center.
The Independent UK · Apr 5 Memes, AI slop and financial advice: How Iran is beating Trump at his own online propaganda game IN DEPTH: Fake news and misinformation about the war is spreading like wildfire alone as Washington and Tehran compete for attention and control of the narrative. Jessie Williams looks at how Iran is using the internet to taunt Trump and win the meme war
The Times of India · Apr 5 Middle East crisis: Donald Trump threatens to ‘blow everything up and take the oil’ if Iran doesn’t make a deal US President Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening to "blow everything up and take over the oil" if a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz isn't reached swiftly. Tensions escalated following US-Israeli strikes on Iran, disrupting oil markets and regional stability.
The Independent UK · Apr 5 What to know about the rescue of a US aviator shot down in Iran President Donald Trump has announced the U.S. rescued an aviator nearly two days after he was shot down over Iran
The Times of India · Apr 5 Trump claims Kurds 'kept US weapons sent for Iran protesters'; sees ‘good chance’ of deal by Monday US President Donald Trump claimed America sent weapons to Iranian protesters through Kurds but the group kept them. He also warned Iran of severe consequences if a deal is not made soon. Trump threatened to destroy power plants and infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened. He previously…