Trump says bombing of Yemen to stop as Oman confirms US-Houthi ceasefire Oman says it brokers truce between Washington and Houthis, says neither side will target the other. Al Jazeera · May 6, 2025
‘A very real possibility of being detained’: LGBTQ+ Australians cancel travel to US for World Pride Mik Bartels is among those fearful of Trump’s America, partly because their research includes 20 words on US government’s list of banned terms The Guardian - AU · May 6, 2025
EU sends top officials to Washington for tariff talks A high-level meeting is under way in Washington on Tuesday and Wednesday as the EU and US attempt to escape a full-blown transatlantic trade war. Euronews · May 6, 2025
Pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at University of Washington occupation Group demands university cut ties with Boeing over company’s military contracts with Israel The Guardian - US · May 6, 2025
Trump Confirms NFL Draft 2027 Will Take Place In Washington DC United States President Donald Trump has announced that the 2027 NFL Draft will take place in Washington DC. The Sports Daily · May 6, 2025
Trump targets NPR and PBS as public and nonprofit media account for a growing share of local news coverage Republicans in Washington have their sights – once again – on defunding public media. The Conversation · May 6, 2025
Who are the US cardinals who will vote for the next pope? There are 10, the largest bloc after Italy The United States is the home country of 10 of the 133 cardinals eligible to vote for the next pope of the Catholic Church The Independent UK · May 6, 2025
Army pausing flights near DC after two commerical airliners had to abort landings Helicopter operations near the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport were put on pause on Monday. The Independent UK · May 5, 2025
Army pausing helicopter flights near Washington airport after close calls The Army is pausing flights near a Washington airport after two commercial planes had to abort landings last week because of an Army Black Hawk helicopter that was flying to the Pentagon The Independent UK · May 5, 2025
Trump celebrates with NFL owner Roger Goodell to announce the 2027 NFL draft in DC President Donald Trump announced the NFL draft is coming to Washington in 2027 The Independent UK · May 5, 2025
Coalition of 19 states ask federal judge to reverse deep cuts to US Health and Human Services Attorneys general in 19 states and Washington, D The Independent UK · May 5, 2025
From cringe to catharsis, Democrats keep cussing - Roll Call It’s no secret that since power shifted red in Washington, Democrats have been cursing a blue streak. Roll Call · May 5, 2025
New India-to-Europe 'spice route' gains traction amid global tensions Hampered by the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) project is gaining momentum with the return of US President Donald Trump to office and the trade war between Washington and Beijing. Euronews · May 5, 2025
US states push for speed-limiting devices on the cars of dangerous drivers Judges in several states may soon get a new tool to stop dangerous drivers from speeding again The Independent UK · May 5, 2025
Sports Illustrated · May 5, 2025 Washington, D.C. Reportedly Set to Host 2027 NFL Draft The nation's capital hasn't hosted the draft in over 80 years.
The Independent UK · May 3, 2025 Aborted landings due to Army helicopter near Reagan airport 'unacceptable,' top official says U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says it is “unacceptable” that two commercial aircraft had to abort landings at a Washington airport this week because of an Army Black Hawk helicopter that was flying to the Pentagon
The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2025 Wall Street and European markets finish week on a high after US jobs report FTSE 100 records its longest winning streak as Washington releases better-than-expected hiring figures
Euronews · May 2, 2025 US will not 'fly around the world' to mediate Ukraine peace talks, Washington says The State Department announcement marks a significant shift in Washington's approach and comes after months of stalled diplomatic efforts to get Kyiv and Moscow to agree to a deal to end Russia's three-year war.
Al Jazeera · May 2, 2025 US says war set to run on as Ukraine prepares to ratify minerals deal Washington-Kyiv deal absolves Ukraine of past ‘debt’ for aid, but does not give security guarantees.
The Independent UK · May 2, 2025 China says it is ‘evaluating’ US offer for talks on Trump tariffs Beijing warns Washington that any attempt to use talks as pretext to engage in coercion and extortion won’t work
The Independent UK · May 2, 2025 Plans revealed for massive military parade on Trump’s 79th birthday President has desired lavish Armed Forces spectacular in Washington ever since being impressed by France’s Bastille Day parade in Paris in July 2017
The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2025 Germany’s far-right AfD to challenge ‘extremist’ designation – as it happened Co-leaders say party is ‘being publicly discredited and criminalised’ by intelligence agency’s move to change classification
International Business Times · May 2, 2025 China Says Open To US Trade Talks Offer But Wants Tariffs Scrapped China said Friday it is evaluating a US offer for negotiations on tariffs but insisted Washington must be ready to scrap levies that have roiled global markets and supply chains before talks can begin.
International Business Times · May 2, 2025 Asian Stocks Gain After China Teases US Tariff Talks Asian markets largely rose Friday, tracking Wall Street gains, as China said it was considering a US offer to negotiate steep tariffs.
Euronews · May 2, 2025 Zelenskyy: Minerals deal with the US a 'truly equal agreement' Kyiv residents reacted to the agreement with mixed emotions, with some hoping that it would prove beneficial to Ukraine, while others viewed it as a form of imperialism, where Washington was capitalising on Ukraine’s dire need for continued US support.