Big fall in oil, gas and cargo ships taking US-backed Hormuz route after new strikes

Data shows a decline in the number of ships - many carrying oil and gas - going through the waterway after attacks this week.

How Trump and AI Data Centers Are Boosting Nuclear Power - Bloomberg.com

How Trump and AI Data Centers Are Boosting Nuclear Power  Bloomberg.com

Trump’s proposed triumphal arch gets initial approval from planning panel

The National Capital Planning Commission, led by the president’s allies, voted to provide preliminary approval for the project, tabling a height question for later.

By Dan Diamond

Trump fires last members of election commission, inciting fears of midterm ‘chaos’

Bipartisan Election Assistance Commission maintains mail-voter registration form, among other duties Donald Trump has terminated the remaining members of the independent, federal commission that assists election administration officials nationwide just a few months before the midterm elections, multiple outlets reported Thursday. The remaining three commissioners of the four-member bipartisan commission ⁠were forced out on Thursday in different ways. The one Republican appointee resigned and ...

By Guardian staff and agency

Do height limits apply to Trump's arch? A debate looms as it clears another vote

The Interior Department is arguing D.C. height limits don't apply to federal projects, bucking a century of precedent. If the panel reviewing Trump's arch agrees, experts say it could change the city.

By Rachel Treisman

Iran war live: New attacks on Iran as US says talks still on

Washington official says US not behind the latest strikes and that technical talks with Iran continue.

U.S. to continue 'technical talks' with Iran after Trump said ceasefire was 'over'

The ceasefire signed last month came under serious strain in recent days as the U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged attacks for consecutive days this week.

Trump’s climate jibes at China and EU just make him look out of date

US President Donald Trump’s negative portrayal of China’s achievements in renewable energy began at a White House meeting with oil executives on January 9 and was amplified at the World Economic Forum later that month. The story he told was shaped more by domestic politics than fact – a narrative that has lingered through subsequent debates over China’s alleged clean-energy “overcapacity”. While such rhetoric might rally support in the American Midwest, it does not withstand scrutiny. Trump’s...

By Bernard Chan

Israel shared intelligence of new Iranian plot to kill Trump with US officials, report says

The warning comes as the US has resumed strikes against Iran

By Josh Marcus

Trump’s Qatari Jet Has ‘High-Level Security,’ White House Says—Experts Raise Doubts - Forbes

Trump’s Qatari Jet Has ‘High-Level Security,’ White House Says—Experts Raise Doubts  Forbes

Israel warns US of new Iranian plot to assassinate Trump as tensions in region grow - report

The report follows the newest bout of attacks between the US and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.

From threats to praise, Trump keeps allies guessing at NATO summit

NATO leaders, who endured a roller coaster at last year's summit, have grown accustomed to coaxing out a friendlier U.S. President Donald ⁠Trump, through flattery if need be.

US Holds Off New Tariffs On Commercial Aircraft Imports

The United States has refrained from imposing new tariffs on commercial aircraft and parts after an investigation into the sector, according to a proclamation signed Thursday by President Donald Trump.

"Deepening Dark Trend" Emerges On Hormuz As Ship Traffic Slows

"Deepening Dark Trend" Emerges On Hormuz As Ship Traffic Slows The US military has struck Iranian targets for a second straight day, while Tehran has responded with ballistic missile and drone attacks targeting Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and even faraway Jordan. While our overnight wrap focused on the latest war developments, the focus here is what energy traders are watching most closely: vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Bloomberg cites new shipping data showing that...

By Tyler Durden

Trump has very positive view of Ukrainian military — Zelensky

U.S. President Donald Trump has a positive view of the Ukrainian military, which is why he took notice of Pavlo Palisa, the deputy head of the Presidential Office, who represents the army in the Ukrainian delegation.

Iran says projectile hit military base near Bushehr

Iranian state media reported Thursday that a US-Israeli projectile hit military headquarters on the outskirts of Bushehr, hours after clashes between the United States and Iran flared. The post Iran says projectile hit military base near Bushehr appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah