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Trump Says Iran Deal Is In 'Life Support' After 'Unbelievably Weak' Response From Tehran

President Donald Trump said on Monday that negotiations with Iran to end the war are in "life support" after the regime's "unbelievably weak" response to Washington's latest proposal.

International Business Times · May 11

Trump White House gala shooting suspect pleads not guilty

A California man accused of attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump during the White House correspondents' association dinner in Washington has pleaded not guilty to multiple federal charges, including attempting to kill the president and shooting a Secret Service officer, during a court appearance on Monday.

The Times of India · May 11

The Next Government Shutdown Threat Could Delay Refunds Again

Tax season already delivers enough stress to power a small city, and now Washington threatens to add another layer of chaos to the mix. Lawmakers continue to spar over spending bills, budget deadlines, and political priorities while millions of taxpayers watch the calendar with growing anxiety. A government shutdown could…

The Free Financial Advisor · May 11

Is US fighting 'wrong war'? Iran threatens Trump's $500bn Stargate project - report

The escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran is beginning to spill beyond the battlefield and into the global technology race, with Chinese analysts warning that Washington’s flagship US$500 billion Stargate AI Project could face major disruption as instability spreads across the Gulf.

The Times of India · May 10

‘Amazon of America’: film paints vision of a post-coup Brazil giving up rainforest

Vitória Régia imagines rightwing Bolsonaro plot succeeded with US help – and highlights threats facing Indigenous peoples

The Guardian - UK · May 10

Trump news at a glance: Marco Rubio hopes for ‘serious offer’ from Iran on ceasefire proposal

Tehran accuses Washington of ‘reckless military adventure’; Trump prepares for rare China visit amid turbulent backdrop – key US politics stories from 9 May 2026 at a glance

The Guardian - US · May 10

Tehran, Taiwan, trade … what are the hazards facing Trump on Xi summit tightrope?

US leader enters talks with superpower rival from vulnerable position, but will be hoping for economic wins amid turbulent backdrop

The Guardian - UK · May 10

Iran Says Missile Capabilities Higher Than Before War Despite CIA Reports: 'Iranians Never Bow to Pressure'

A report from The Washington Post had said that Iran retained roughly 75% of its prewar mobile missile launchers but the country's Foreign Minister placed it closet to 120%

International Business Times · May 9

U.S. Sanctions Nine Chinese and Hong Kong Entities for Arming Iran — Days Before Trump's Summit With Xi

Whether Trump raises the sanctions directly with Xi next week — or whether Beijing uses them as a negotiating chip — may say more about the true state of U.S.-China relations than any summit communiqué.

International Business Times · May 9

US awaiting response from Iran over proposals for ceasefire deal, says Rubio

Diplomatic efforts continue despite fighting in and around contested strait of Hormuz in recent days

The Guardian - UK · May 9