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Trump Confirms New Iran Proposal but Signals It May Be Dead on Arrival

President Donald Trump confirmed Saturday that Iran has sent the United States a new proposal to end the war, but signaled almost immediately that the plan may not go far enough to satisfy Washington.

Latin Times

Beijing Fires Back at Trump with a Legal Injunction Protecting Hengli and Four 'Teapot' Refineries

China's Ministry of Commerce issued a legal injunction against US sanctions on five Chinese oil refineries, marking a significant response to Washington's efforts to cut off Iranian oil revenue.

International Business Times UK

Washington’s LTC Deadline: Why Workers Have A Timetable Opt Out of the Tax

Washington’s long-term care (LTC) payroll tax has sparked a wave of urgency among workers who want control over their paychecks and future benefits. The program deducts a percentage from wages to fund long-term care support later in life, but not everyone wants to participate in the state-run system. As deadlines…

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Asia is being hammered by the Iran conflict's economic fallout. The U.S. has the playbook to help—and every reason to

Energy prices up 70%, growth forecasts slashed, fertilizer shortages spreading: Washington needs to adjust its trade agenda.

Fortune

Trump jokes that the US Navy will takeover Cuba 'almost immediately' on the way back from Iran

Trump appeared to hint at a potential military operation in Cuba after US forces “finish the job” in Iran. The comments come as Washington announced a set of new sanctions targeting the island nation on Friday, which Havana slammed as a form of collective punishment.

Euronews

Trump likens US Navy to 'pirates' in Iran blockade, calls ship seizures 'profitable'

President Trump described US naval actions enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports as "like pirates," highlighting the profitable seizure of ships and cargo. He also cited military action against Iran's nuclear program to protect the region and noted internal divisions within Iran's leadership complicating negotiations.

The Times of India

Iran standoff could leave Trump worse off than before he went to war

More than two months into a conflict that has failed to deliver a decisive military or diplomatic win, President Donald Trump faces the risk that a standoff with Iran will drag on indefinitely and leave an even bigger problem for the US and the world than before he launched the…

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The king went to Washington to save Britain’s bacon. He may also have shown the US how to save itself

Charles III’s subtle, much needed history lesson delivered the US some tough love. But will Trump get the message, asks Simon Tisdall, Guardian foreign affairs commentator

The Guardian - UK

Pope names Catholic priest who criticized Trump as West Virginia bishop

The Catholic Church has consistently championed the humane treatment of migrants and refugees globally

The Independent UK

Trump Warns He Will 'Blast the Hell Out Of' Iran After Calling Its Latest Ceasefire Offer Unsatisfactory

President Trump rejected Iran's ceasefire proposal, citing nuclear concerns. The US demands a deal preventing Iran from advancing its nuclear program, while tensions over the Strait of Hormuz persist.

International Business Times UK

US President Donald Trump says 'not satisfied' with new peace proposal from Iran

Meanwhile, Washington is gripped by a legalistic debate over whether Trump has passed a deadline for requesting congressional approval for the war.

Euronews

Washington State Families: Early Intervention Access Expands for Toddlers

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Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill 17 people including two children despite ceasefire

A ceasefire agreed in Washington appears to have barely held as the death toll in Lebanon has risen to over 2,500 people

The Independent UK

Six wounded after stabbing attack at high school in Washington state

Four students are in critical condition and security guard and suspect also injured after stabbing in Tacoma

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'Pit that child-killer has dug for them': Iran escalates rhetoric against US; demands reparations for ‘assault’

An Iranian official on Friday sharply criticised the United States amid rising tensions between Tehran and Washington, warning that any use of force would be met with a “harsh response,” as the wider regional conflict involving Iran, the US and Israel continues under a fragile ceasefire.'

Roll Call

Photos of the week | April 24-30, 2026

A shooting at the White House Correspondents’ dinner, a visit from King Charles III, and contentious testimony from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth highlighted the week in Washington politics. Here are images captured by CQ Roll Call photojournalists — plus one from our editor-in-chief.

The Guardian - UK

Iran offers new peace proposal to US but Trump ‘not satisfied’

Tehran reportedly passed proposal to mediators in Pakistan on Thursday night, though its contents are not yet clear

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America Plays Catch Up on Drones

Washington lags competitors in crucial defense technology.

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Washington sanctions former DRC president Kabila over 'support' for rebels

The United States has sanctioned former Democratic Republic of Congo president Joseph Kabila over what it calls his support for Rwanda-backed M23 rebels and their ally, the Congo River Alliance. The move freezes any assets Kabila may hold in the US and bars transactions through the US financial system.

Euronews

Activists on Gaza flotilla intercepted by Israel disembark in Crete

Several European governments with nationals among those arrested have called on Israel to free the activists and called its action a flagrant contravention of international law, while Washington backed Israeli authorities, calling the flotilla a "stunt".

Euronews

Trump mulls US troop cuts in Italy and Spain over Iran war row

International Business Times UK

Fox Host Jesse Watters Regrets Queen Camilla Gun Joke: 'I Don't Know What I Was Saying'

Jesse Watters reflects on an awkward Queen Camilla moment after a gun violence joke during a White House event led to him being pulled away.

The Times of India

Watch: New footage of shooter Cole Allen casing hotel before White House dinner attack released

Federal prosecutors released surveillance video showing Cole Tomas Allen attempting to storm the White House Correspondents' Dinner, armed with guns and knives, to assassinate Donald Trump. The footage depicts Allen breaching a Secret Service checkpoint at the Washington Hilton Hotel. He exchanged gunfire with agents, injuring one officer, before being…

The Times of India

'Why shouldn’t I?': Trump escalates pressure on Nato allies, signals troop cuts in Italy, Spain over Iran conflict

President Trump is considering reducing US troop presence in Italy and Spain, citing their lack of support for the Iran war and Strait of Hormuz efforts. This move signals a widening rift with European allies over military objectives and burden-sharing within Nato.

The Independent UK

Six injured in suspected stabbing at Tacoma high school with four in critical condition

Four students, a security guard and the suspect were all injured

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