China rejects Trump accusation that intercepted Iran ship was 'gift from China' - Reuters

China rejects Trump accusation that intercepted Iran ship was 'gift from China'  Reuters

'A dangerous standoff' as Strait of Hormuz blockade continues

The US and Iran's rival blockades of the Strait of Hormuz have become a "test of wills", says Lyse Doucet.

A New Worry for Republicans: Latino Catholics Offended by Trump

In 2024, the president made significant inroads with Hispanics. But in a competitive Arizona congressional district, voters now express dismay at his feud with the pope.

By Jennifer Medina

India Condemns Trump Social Media Post Calling Nation ‘Hellhole’ - Bloomberg.com

India Condemns Trump Social Media Post Calling Nation ‘Hellhole’  Bloomberg.com

Trump cannot bear the judgments of Pope Leo | Sidney Blumenthal

The political gap between US evangelicals and Catholics is widening. And Trump won’t tolerate authority outside his own “Who will rid me of this meddlesome priest?” Henry II was reputed to have muttered. His knights heard his pointed remark as an order. They rode to confront Thomas Becket, the archbishop of Canterbury, who spoke too freely and critically about the king. When they failed to intimidate him into silence, they murdered him. Absolute rule demanded absolute fealty. The representati...

By Sidney Blumenthal

Morning news brief

Ongoing U.S. blockade of Strait of Hormuz strands thousands of seafarers, Trump administration eases rules on medical marijuana, Wildfires fueled by drought continue to spread in parts of Georgia.

By Michel Martin

India denounces ‘hellhole’ remark shared by Trump

India’s Foreign Ministry says comments by US radio host Michael Savage, circulated by Trump, are 'uninformed'.

"He is not speaking for the UK": Trump responds to Prince Harry's appeal regarding Ukraine

US President Donald Trump, commenting on Prince Harry's remarks about the need for a greater US role in ending the war in Ukraine, stated that the Prince does not speak on behalf of the UK.

By Khrystyna Bondarieva,Anastasia Protz

Why Trump's appearance at White House correspondents dinner is triggering controversy

U.S. President Donald Trump, who regularly attacks news coverage and journalists he dislikes with lawsuits and verbal tirades, will be the featured guest at Saturday's White House Correspondents' Association dinner, and annual gala celebrating freedom of the press.

Dow CEO says clearing the Strait of Hormuz logjam will take almost a year

Dow CEO Jim Fitterling said that clearing the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz will take significantly longer than investors expect.

Trump ally visits China, DeepSeek releases V4, EV earnings

Senator Steve Daines will lead a bipartisan US Congressional delegation to China next week, just ahead of a visit by President Donald Trump. The five-member group will arrive on May 1 and visit Beijing and Shanghai, the South China Morning Post reported, citing unidentified people familiar with the matter. The delegation will include first-time visitors to China, the report said, without elaboration. Daines, a Trump ally, said last month that he planned to take a group to China to explore the...

By Raymond Ma,Neil Denslow

Hormuz standoff chokes 20% of oil supply

In the Strait of Hormuz, the United States and Iran are locked in a struggle for influence over one of the world’s most strategic waterways, with Washington emphasizing ship seizures to demonstrate its ability to disrupt maritime traffic, while a parallel on-the-water confrontation unfolds over demining and securing the key global oil route, amid a broader battle of messaging and control, as reported by Liza Kaminov and France 2.

By FRANCE24

Third US aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East as Washington and Tehran clash over Strait of Hormuz

Iran and the United States continue to clash over control of the Strait of Hormuz, obstructing efforts to end the war

By James C. Reynolds

Why Donald Trump’s '600% saving' claim on drug prices doesn’t add up

President Trump asserted drug prices dropped over 100%, a mathematically impossible claim, defending a "different way" of calculating reductions. He cited hypothetical scenarios of massive price hikes and subsequent drops to justify his administration's claims, drawing criticism for flawed math. Other disputed statements on Iran and inauguration crowds were also made.

By TOI World Desk

China rejects Trump accusation that intercepted Iran ship was 'gift from China' - The Straits Times

China rejects Trump accusation that intercepted Iran ship was 'gift from China'  The Straits Times

Iran's ‘one-way’ India trip suggestion for Trump amid ‘hellhole’ row: 'Might reduce random bakwaas'

The outrage comes after Trump posted a transcript of a talk show hosted by Michael Savage, which referred to India, China, and other nations as "hellholes".

'Two ways of calculating': Trump Defends His Calculations On Drug Prices

Trump defended his claims that prices on prescription medications had been cut by well over 100per cent - something that is mathematically impossible.

New Delhi criticises ‘poor taste’ Trump post calling India a ‘hellhole’

India on Thursday criticised as inappropriate a post by US President Donald Trump that called the South Asian country a “hellhole.” The comments come ahead of a planned visit next month to India by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who would seek to turn the page on recent tensions between the normally friendly powers. Trump late Wednesday posted on social media a screed apparently written by someone else denouncing the US constitutional right to citizenship of everyone born in the country. ...

By none@none.com (AFP)

Merger Opponents Rally Outside David Ellison’s Dinner For Donald Trump’s White House

Donald Trump arrived at the Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday evening to attend a private dinner hosted by Paramount CEO David Ellison, who is seeking approval of his proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Across the street on the National Mall, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) and about two dozen other merger opponents […]

By Ted Johnson

Cosmo tanker could reach Japan on Sunday with first US shipment post-Iran war

Friday's papers: Rising healthcare fees, Trump's 'naughty & nice list', and cold before the warm

Finland is likely on US President Donald Trump's 'good' list, according to a researcher.

India rebukes Trump over ‘hellhole’ remarks on birthright citizenship

New Delhi says comments ‘uninformed, inappropriate’ and not reflective of bilateral ties

By Reuters

Demand destruction tempers oil rally despite Hormuz disruption - Khaleej Times

Demand destruction tempers oil rally despite Hormuz disruption  Khaleej Times

Anwar: Two Malaysian fuel tankers stranded after Hormuz exit, Putrajaya opens talks with Iran

JOHOR BAHRU, April 24 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government is in talks with its Iranian c...

By Ben Tan

37 Senate Democrats Urge USPS To Refuse Trump's Vote-By-Mail Executive Order

37 Senate Democrats Urge USPS To Refuse Trump's Vote-By-Mail Executive Order Authored by Chase Smith via The Epoch Times, Thirty-seven Senate Democrats sent a letter Monday to the U.S. Postal Service’s board of governors calling on the agency to refuse to implement a March 31 executive order that directs the USPS to use state-submitted lists to determine which voters may receive mail-in and absentee ballots. The order specifically mentions U.S. citizenship as a key element fo...

By Tyler Durden

“Greece is fantastic, it has helped us a lot,” says Donald Trump – “Mitsotakis is a terrific guy,” (videos)

“I will not use nuclear weapons against Iran,” he said among other remarks from the Oval Office - “I’m not in a hurry, I want the best possible deal” The post “Greece is fantastic, it has helped us a lot,” says Donald Trump – “Mitsotakis is a terrific guy,” (videos) appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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‘Uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste’: India on President Trump’s ‘hellhole’ remarks - phnompenhpost.com

‘Uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste’: India on President Trump’s ‘hellhole’ remarks  phnompenhpost.com