Trump administration files emergency motion to resume ballroom work, citing security issues - reuters.com

Trump administration files emergency motion to resume ballroom work, citing security issues  reuters.com

European ministers call for profit caps on energy companies as Iran war drives price surge - AP News

European ministers call for profit caps on energy companies as Iran war drives price surge  AP News

US arrests relatives of deceased Iranian ​general Qasem ​Soleimani

The niece and grand-niece of Qasem Soleimani are in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, officials said.

Trump Slashed Funding for Science. Now the U.S. Faces a Costly Brain Drain.

The White House’s attacks on academia and budget cuts for research have provided an opening for other countries to poach leading scientists.

By Vivienne Walt

How Pakistan Wooed Trump and Styled Itself as a Peace Broker in Iran Conflict - WSJ

How Pakistan Wooed Trump and Styled Itself as a Peace Broker in Iran Conflict  WSJ

US authorities arrest relatives of late Iranian military commander who were living in Los Angeles

State department said niece and grandniece of Qassem Soleimani, killed in 2020 US drone strike, celebrated attacks against US soldiers US federal agents have arrested the niece and grandniece of the late Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani after the Trump administration’s top diplomat, Marco Rubio, revoked their lawful permanent resident status, officials said on Saturday. “Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter are now in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement,” or ...

By Marina Dunbar

ICE arrests relatives of slain Iranian general Soleimani living in US after Rubio revokes their green cards

Relatives of slain Iranian Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani were arrested by ICE after Secretary of State Rubio revoked their U.S. legal status, officials said.

Top diplomat Marco Rubio strips Qassem Soleimani’s niece of US residency

In a statement, the US State Department has accused Hamideh Soleimani Afshar of being an 'outspoken supporter' of Iran.

Orbán says "energy crisis" looming over EU and demands lifting of sanctions against Russia

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has said the European Union must lift sanctions and restrictions imposed on Russian energy, warning that an energy crisis is looming over Europe.

By Ulyana Krychkovska

European ministers call for a tax on energy company windfall profits as Iran war drives price surge

Driven largely by higher oil prices, the annual inflation rate in the 21 countries that use the euro rose to 2.5% in March, from 1.9% in February.

US commits nearly all of stealthy long-range missiles to Iran war

The next steps in the US military campaign against Iran will commit nearly its entire inventory of stealthy JASSM-ER cruise missiles, drawing them from stockpiles devoted to other regions. The order to pull the US$1.5 million weapon from Pacific stockpiles was issued at the end of March, according to a person with direct knowledge of the matter. Missiles at US facilities elsewhere, including the continental US, will be moved to US Central Command bases or Fairford in the UK, said the person, ...

By Bloomberg

German, EU finance ministers call for energy windfall tax

The war in Iran has sent oil and gas prices soaring, boosting profits for energy companies, but burdening consumers. The EU is looking for a way to respond.

Rubio revokes visas and green cards of at least four Iranian nationals

This follows a move late last year in which visas for several diplomats and staffers at Iran’s mission to the United Nations were also rescinded

By Matthew Lee

Trump administration files emergency motion to resume ballroom work, citing security issues

United Airlines Cancels Flights to Israel Until September Over Iran War - Haaretz

United Airlines Cancels Flights to Israel Until September Over Iran War  Haaretz

Slain Iranian military leader Soleimani's niece, her daughter arrested by ICE, were ‘living lavish lifestyle in LA’

US officials said Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter had been living a “lavish lifestyle” in Los Angeles for many years while supporting anti-US attacks

US arrests relatives of slain Iranian general Soleimani - The Straits Times

US arrests relatives of slain Iranian general Soleimani  The Straits Times

"Your Sons More In Danger With Trump": Iran To US Woman Claiming Pilot Son Missing

Iran downed two US military aircraft in separate incidents on Friday. One crew member was rescued, while at least one remains missing.

Five EU countries call for windfall tax on energy companies

Five European Union countries are calling for a windfall tax on energy companies’ profits in reaction to rising fuel prices due to the Iran war, according to a letter from finance ministers to the EU Commission seen by Reuters on Saturday. The finance ministers of Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal and Austria made the joint call […]

Trump weighs broader Cabinet shake-up as Iran war pressure grows

Any potential reshuffling could serve as a reset for the White House as it confronts a politically challenging stretch.

Five EU finance ministers call for 'tax on energy companies' windfall profits

Five European Union finance ministers are calling for a tax on windfall profits of energy companies in reaction to rising fuel prices due to the Iran war, according to a letter from the ministers to the EU Commission seen by Reuters on Saturday.

By RFI

Trump weighs replacing Commerce Secretary Lutnick: report - 毎日新聞

Trump weighs replacing Commerce Secretary Lutnick: report  毎日新聞

US arrests relatives of slain Iranian general Soleimani

Five EU nations reportedly propose windfall tax on energy firms

Lacson lauds DFA chief over Iran oil deal

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson has commended Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro for her “quiet diplomacy” in securing the safe passage of Philippine-flagged vessels, energy shipments and Filipino seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz.

By Marc Jayson Cayabyab

Trump weighs broader cabinet shake-up as Iran war pressure grows

Rising fuel prices, low approval ratings and midterm fears fuel talk of cabinet changes

By Reuters

Trump says Iran has 48 hours to make deal or US will unleash 'Hell' - The Daily Star

Trump says Iran has 48 hours to make deal or US will unleash 'Hell'  The Daily Star

Iran downs 2 US aircrafts, races with Washington to find missing crew member - Region - World - Ahram Online

Iran downs 2 US aircrafts, races with Washington to find missing crew member - Region - World  Ahram Online

What Might Transatlantic Security Look Like If The US Leaves NATO?

What Might Transatlantic Security Look Like If The US Leaves NATO? Authored by Andrew Korybko, If NATO as a whole remains more or less intact upon the US’ hypothetical exit, and the US then reaches bilateral security deals with Poland, the Baltic States, and Turkiye, then not much would change from Russia’s perspective. Trump’s latest talk about the US leaving NATO is being taken seriously by many Europeans owing to his rage over their refusal to help him reopen the Strait of...

By Tyler Durden

Iran War: Disaster in Iran as Multiple Aircraft Downed, Pilot Missing; Iran Pounds Israel Hard After Trump Asks for 48 Hour Ceasefire; Concerns in Military and Congress Over Purge of Reality-Grounded Officers

Today's Iran war update: aircraft downed and at least one pilot missing in Iran follows a Saturday Night Massacre-style military purge

By Yves Smith

Trump gives Iran 48 hours to reopen Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Iran of "hell" if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours.

Iranian engineers mourn their tallest bridge, bombed by Trump - Dhaka Tribune

Iranian engineers mourn their tallest bridge, bombed by Trump  Dhaka Tribune

Rise in digital tools reshapes jobseeker services as EU labour markets evolve - The Brussels Times

Rise in digital tools reshapes jobseeker services as EU labour markets evolve  The Brussels Times

Iran hunts crew member of crashed US jet after one reported rescued - Jordan Times

Iran hunts crew member of crashed US jet after one reported rescued  Jordan Times

Dutch travelers shift toward familiar European destinations amid Iran war

Dutch consumers are booking summer and May holidays more cautiously following the Iran war, with travel patterns shifting sharply toward familiar European destinations while long-haul and Asian tra

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2 U.S. war jets downed by Iranian fire as both sides scramble for missing pilot - the-star.co.ke

2 U.S. war jets downed by Iranian fire as both sides scramble for missing pilot  the-star.co.ke

Five EU nations urge tax on energy firms’ windfall profits - Kuwait Times

Five EU nations urge tax on energy firms’ windfall profits  Kuwait Times

Trump says Iran has 48 hours to make deal or US will unleash 'Hell' - Naharnet

Trump says Iran has 48 hours to make deal or US will unleash 'Hell'  Naharnet

Trump gives Iran 48 hours to reach an agreement before "unleashing hell on them" - Seneweb

Trump gives Iran 48 hours to reach an agreement before "unleashing hell on them"  Seneweb