Trump's Shameful Effort to Deport Russian Dissenters Fleeing Putin The administration seeks to deport them back to Russia, in spite of overwhelming, moral, legal, and strategic reasons not to do so. Reason · Apr 28
King Charles Dismisses Trump Shortly After Arrival at the White House, Lip Reader Claims King Charles III's first state visit to the US was marked by a tense exchange with President Trump, decoded by a lip reader, highlighting complex diplomatic dynamics. International Business Times UK · Apr 28
Putin just handed Iran a lifeline after Trump’s ‘all the cards’ bluff backfired in the Strait of Hormuz Russian President Vladimir Putin just threw Iran a diplomatic lifeline as tensions in the Strait of Hormuz threaten to reignite full-scale conflict. During a high-profile meeting in Russia, Putin praised Iran’s “courage” and pledged unwavering support, signaling Moscow’s growing role in shaping the outcome of the standoff. The move comes… The Mary Sue · Apr 28
War Hawks' 'Credibility' Obsession Makes America Less Credible Trump is making the same mistakes Nixon did, doubling down on pointless threats to save face. Reason · Apr 28
A $500 million superyacht linked with Russia’s richest man was just able to pass through the blockaded Strait of Hormuz The Nord, a 466-foot vessel connected to Russian steel magnate Alexei Mordashov, is the 12th largest superyacht in the world. Fortune · Apr 28
Superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian billionaire sails through Strait of Hormuz The £370 million boat left Dubai on Friday night and arrived at a marina in Oman on Sunday morning Evening Standard · Apr 28
Lip reader reveals what Trump said to King about 'assassination attempt' after his arrival in US Lip reader discusses interactions between US President and Charles when they met at the White House Evening Standard · Apr 28
Putin meets Araghchi, praises Iranians for resistance to US Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday praised the Iranian people for battling to stay independent in the face of US and Israeli pressure and said Moscow would do all it could to help Tehran. Russia has offered to mediate to try to help restore calm to West Asia following US… The Times of India · Apr 28
Iran war briefing: Trump meets with national security over Tehran peace plan Donald Trump discussed Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the Middle East conflict with his national security team on Monday, but a US official told Reuters that the President “doesn’t love the proposal” as he wants a peace plan to address Iran’s nuclear programme. The conflict… The Independent UK · Apr 28
Iran-US war latest: President shares ‘Strait of Trump’ image after urging Tehran to ‘get smart’ and sign deal Trump urged Tehran to ‘get smart soon’ and reach an agreement The Independent UK · Apr 28
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky hits out at Israel for buying ‘stolen grain’ in growing rift Prospect of EU membership could be used to convince Ukrainians to back peace deal in a referendum, Friedrich Merz says The Independent UK · Apr 28
Putin ally’s $500 million Russian superyacht sails through Strait of Hormuz despite US blockade: Report A Russian-linked superyacht, Nord, owned by sanctioned billionaire Alexey Mordashov, has successfully sailed through the Strait of Hormuz. This strategic waterway remains a flashpoint amid ongoing tensions, with maritime traffic significantly reduced. The yacht's passage highlights its defiance of sanctions and the complex geopolitical landscape. The Times of India · Apr 28
Middle East crisis: Iran’s foreign ministry condemns US seizure of Iranian-linked tankers as ‘piracy and armed robbery’ – as it happened Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei says actions of the United States ‘strike at the heart of international law’ as blockade continues in strait of Hormuz The Guardian - AU · Apr 27
US and Iran clash over Tehran's nuclear program as review of atomic treaty begins at UN The United States and Iran have clashed over Tehran’s nuclear program as a review of the treaty meant to prevent the spread of atomic weapons got underway at the United Nations The Independent UK · Apr 27
The Independent UK · Apr 27 Germany’s Merz says Iran is ‘humiliating’ US as Trump weighs Tehran’s latest peace proposal Iran’s foreign minister said on Monday that Trump only wanted to talk because he had failed all his objectives
The Guardian - UK · Apr 27 US is being ‘humiliated’ by Iran’s leadership, says Friedrich Merz German chancellor suggests Trump administration is being outwitted at negotiating table by Tehran
The Independent UK · Apr 27 Putin vows to help Iran in talks with the US ‘to ensure that peace is achieved’ Russian President Vladimir Putin has pledged to support Iran in peace talks with the US after meeting Tehran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi in St Petersburg.
The Independent UK · Apr 27 Bulletin world briefing: Putin vows to help Iran and Argentina hits out at Falkland islanders Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today
International Business Times · Apr 27 Iranian FM Says Regime Is 'Considering' Going Back To Talks With U.S. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is "considering" going back to talks with the Trump administration, which has not "achieved a single goal."
The Guardian - UK · Apr 27 Mali’s militant attacks expose limits of Putin’s power in Africa Russian backing for the ruling junta has not stopped rebel fighters striking significant blows in recent days
The Independent UK · Apr 27 Trump’s blindness to Iran and Russia’s military collaboration is staggering COMMENT: Trump appears unbothered as Russia embraces Iran in a very public relationship that should enrage the US president, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley
Euronews · Apr 27 Trump holds talks with senior security team and makes US red lines 'very, very clear' Meanwhile, Tehran has blamed the US for the failure of talks after Trump decided against sending a negotiating team to Pakistan at the weekend.
The Independent UK · Apr 27 Iran proposes new peace deal that would see Strait of Hormuz reopened IN FULL
The Independent UK · Apr 27 Strait of Hormuz traffic showing early signs of recovery but analysts say crisis far from over Vessel crossings rebound over the weekend but analysts warn increased movement has not yet translated into a surge in oil and gas flows as the war continues