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The Latest Breaking News from Washington D.C.

Is Cuba next? US warns Havana is ‘a national security threat’ as Trump ramps up pressure

Marco Rubio said the likelihood of a diplomatic resolution is ‘not high’ given the current leadership

The Independent UK

Vatican stresses need for peace as Rubio meets pope amid strained relations

US secretary of state speaks with Leo and officials after tensions following attacks by Trump over Iran war

The Guardian - UK

Iran reviewing US proposal on deal to end war as Trump ramps up pressure

A fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran has largely held since 8 April but in-person talks between the two countries hosted by Pakistan last month failed to reach an agreement.

Euronews

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Trump news at a glance: US fires on Iranian-flagged tanker as president fires off post threatening more bombing

Trump warned Tehran to agree to deal or face attacks ‘at a much higher level and intensity’ than before – key US politics stories from 6 May 2026 at a glance

The Guardian - US

Voices: China has a chance to help the US and Iran find an off-ramp

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Washington and Tehran would both like to find a way out of this war – and Xi Jinping can do much to push the latter in that direction

The Independent UK

Washington State woman faces sidewalk driving accusations after young boy’s narrow escape. Then came the attempted burglary arrest

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US fires on Iranian-flagged oil tanker as Trump gives Tehran fresh ultimatum

President tells Iran to accept deal to end war or face new wave of bombing at ‘much higher level and intensity’

The Guardian - UK

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US shuts Peshawar consulate despite soft talk on Pakistan

TOI correspondent from Washington: The US State Department on Monday announced closure of its consulate in Peshawar, a move that underscores a striking contradiction in the Trump administration’s Pakistan policy: warm rhetoric and gushing praise at the top, but a steady drawdown of diplomatic infrastructure on the ground.

The Times of India

Florida activist finally comes down from DC bridge five days into protest

His presence led to intermittent traffic disruptions as local police closed lanes and engaged in negotiations.

The Independent UK

Ceasefire in a page: US, Iran shrink war to a memo

TOI correspondent from Washington: The United States and Iran are edging closer to a diplomatic breakthrough, with both sides working to finalize a one-page memorandum that could open the door to longer-term negotiations and end the three-month long global ordeal.

The Times of India

Vivek Ramaswamy on track to become Ohio governor with Trump backing

TOI correspondent from Washington: Indian-American tech entrepreneur-turned- politician Vivek Ramaswamy powered to a decisive victory in Ohio’s Republican gubernatorial primary on Tuesday, cementing his transformation from presidential hopeful to a rising force within a Republican Party increasingly shaped by loyalty to President Trump.

The Times of India

Drunk Woman Tries To Run Over Child On Dirt Bike In Washington State —Then Turns Up at Stranger's Home

Woman arrested in Washington after allegedly trying to hit a child on a dirt bike, then attempting to enter a stranger's home while showing signs of impairment.

International Business Times UK

Trump Frozen Out of Yerevan Summit: New Alliance Attended by UK, Canada, European Leaders and Hosted by Armenia

The Yerevan summit in Armenia marked a shift in global alliances, with Canada and European leaders seeking new partnerships amid US policy uncertainties and Trump's absence.

International Business Times UK

Meloni -Trump tensions tested, can the US - Italy alliance hold?

Tensions between Meloni and Trump do not seem to threaten the privileged axis between Rome and Washington, shored up by US bases in Italy and Italian contracts.

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Top Trump advisers urge China to leverage Iran ties to reopen Strait of Hormuz to global traffic

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have both expressed a need for China to leverage its tight relations with Tehran to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz for “their own interests”.

Euronews

Trump renews feud with Pope Leo XIV days ahead of planned Marco Rubio visit to the Vatican

In an interview with US media outlets, Trump said Pope Leo XIV’s words are helping Iran and making the world “less safe”, slamming him for his stance which Trump perceives to mean indifference about Tehran acquiring nuclear weapons.

The Independent UK

Washington woman accused of chasing kid on dirt bike down sidewalk in her car while under the influence

The suspect is facing a felony charge of first-degree attempted assault and was released the following day

The Independent UK

Washington police put 13 officers on administrative leave in internal crime statistics investigation

Washington interim Police Chief Jeffery Carroll says that 13 officers have been placed on administrative leave in connection with an internal investigation into how the department compiles crime statistics, a subject that also faces scrutiny from Congress and the U.S. Attorney’s Office

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International Business Times UK

Iran Launches Persian Gulf Strait Authority as Tehran and Washington Battle for Control of Hormuz

Iran has launched the Persian Gulf Strait Authority, requiring ships to register and pay tolls to transit the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions with the US over control of this vital waterway.

The Guardian - US

US-Iran truce teeters on meltdown as stalemate takes toll on each side

Conflict appears to have reached impasse, but leaders in Tehran and Washington seem to think victory is near

The Times of India

70% H-1B approvals from India in FY 2025 revealed in new report, US senator shocked

Senator Eric Schmitt expressed shock over the latest official report on H-1B for FY 2025 where India led the list of countries with 283,772 approvals, followed by China with a distant 49,161 approvals. "While Washington pats themselves on the back, American workers are told to “upskill” or get replaced by…

Euronews

EU trade chief urges US to ‘swiftly’ restore 15% tariff arrangement

EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič met US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer ahead of what is expected to be a tense round of negotiations between EU countries and MEPs over the implementation of the EU-US trade deal, as Washington pushes the EU to rapidly eliminate tariffs on US goods.

The Independent UK

Rachel Reeves and Scott Bessent ‘argued’ in Washington after chancellor’s Iran war criticism

Ms Reeves reportedly hit back that she did not work for the US treasury secretary

International Business Times

Oil Drops As U.S. Says Ceasefire Is Not Over And Guarantees Passage For a Ship Through Strait Of Hormuz

Oil prices dropped on Tuesday after the U.S. said the ceasefire with Iran is not over despite Tehran's attacks and Washington guaranteeing passage for a ship through the Strait of Hormuz.

Evening Standard

No 10 does not deny Chancellor rowed with US counterpart in Washington meetings

Rachel Reeves had a fierce confrontation with Scott Bessent when she visited the US capital for the IMF’s spring meetings, according to reports.

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