Trump says meeting Friday to make final decision on deal with Iran - Reuters

Trump says meeting Friday to make final decision on deal with Iran  Reuters

Guatemala’s president denies report of US deal on anti-drug trafficking strikes - AP News

Guatemala’s president denies report of US deal on anti-drug trafficking strikes  AP News

US judge halts Trump's $1.8bn 'anti-weaponisation' fund

In a two-page order on Friday, the judge barred the justice department from taking any steps to stand up or operate the fund.

Trump’s Counterterror Strategy Focuses on the Left

President Trump’s new counterterrorism strategy focuses on “violent left-wing extremists,” as well as narcoterrorists and Islamic terror groups. Our White House correspondent Zolan Kanno-Youngs explains what it means.

By Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Gilad Thaler, Jon Miller, Stephanie Swart, Rafaela Balster, Whitney Shefte and Nikolay Nikolov

Iran Hosts Reconstruction, Investment Event Amid Sign of US Deal - Bloomberg.com

Iran Hosts Reconstruction, Investment Event Amid Sign of US Deal  Bloomberg.com

Trump claims to be on verge of approving peace deal with major Iranian concessions

Tehran denies deal has been reached that would open strait of Hormuz and eliminate country’s nuclear programme Donald Trump has claimed he could approve an Iran peace deal on Friday that contains major concessions from Tehran, including the opening of the strait of Hormuz and the elimination of the country’s nuclear programme. However, top Iranian officials signalled a final agreement had not been reached. The two versions indicate Trump may once again be practising his “art of the deal” as ...

By Andrew Roth in Washington and Patrick Wintour

Morning news brief

The U.S. says it's moving closer to a deal to end the Iran war despite continued fighting, DOJ opens investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll, Bari Weiss wants to reinvent CBS' "60 Minutes."

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Trump says ‘final determination’ to be made on possible Iran deal

Deep mistrust remains between Washington and Tehran as Iran's top negotiator urges action, not words.

DOJ escalates blue-state ICE standoff after states refuse key federal request

DOJ sues four Democrat-led states alleging they endanger ICE agents by refusing to issue undercover license plates for immigration enforcement.

George Conway: Republicans will want to remove Trump before 2029 - CNN

George Conway: Republicans will want to remove Trump before 2029  CNN

Wall Street has U.S.-Iran deal 'headline fatigue'

The stock market has had to absorb too many headlines about a potential U.S.-Iran deal to end the war.

Students can play role in US-China ties, Xi says in letter to Hong Kong student

Young people from China and the United States should continue to contribute to cultural exchanges and mutual understanding between the two countries, Chinese President Xi Jinping has said in a letter to a university student in Hong Kong. The Chinese University of Hong Kong said on Friday that fourth-year undergraduate Liu Runjie received the letter after he and other students shared their experiences in a China-US youth friendship programme with the president. “In his reply, President Xi...

By Edith Lin

Iran war: Oman stuck between Trump and Tehran

Oman is one of the most important mediators between Washington and Tehran. So why did Donald Trump threaten the sultanate with a military strike?

Iranian regime still standing three months after Khamenei’s death

The United States and Iran appeared closer on Thursday to a deal extending the ceasefire. The day also marked exactly three months since the United States and Israel killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei — the event that triggered the war. To discuss where Iran stands three months later, FRANCE 24’s Nadia Massih is joined by Dr. Ahou Koutchesfahani, a scholar specialising in Iran and international relations.

By FRANCE24

Reid Hoffman says reported DOJ investigation into his nonprofit that funded E. Jean Carroll's case is 'retaliation'

Reid Hoffman wrote on X that he will "not bend the knee" after the Justice Department's reported probe. Brendan McDermid/Reuters Reid Hoffman responded on X to reports of a DOJ probe tied to E. Jean Carroll's lawsuits. Hoffman accused Trump of using the federal government to punish critics. The reported scrutiny centers on Hoffman-linked funding for Carroll's legal fees. Reid Hoffman is accusing President Donald Trump of retaliation. The LinkedIn cofounder and Democratic donor responded on ...

Questions dog tentative US-Iran deal as Iranian official says concessions come 'through missiles'

Uncertainty is swirling around what the U.S. has called a tentative deal to extend the ceasefire in its war with Iran

By Aamer Madhani and Michelle L. Price

Trump's corruption

Attempt to use public funds for his private causes baffles even a Washington hardened by scandal

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Five Of Nine Acts Have Pulled Out Of Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’—Bret Michaels The Latest - Forbes

Five Of Nine Acts Have Pulled Out Of Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’—Bret Michaels The Latest  Forbes

Trump praises Jaxson Dart's conservatism, looks: 'Is he a male model or what?'

President Donald Trump was effusive in his praise of Jaxson Dart in a new interview and said the Giant's QB told him "I love you, sir."

U.S., Iran near deal on extended truce pending Trump approval

'The winner of any agreement is the one who is better prepared for war the day after,' the speaker of Iran’s parliament said in a post on X

By Bloomberg News

A Note of Discord: US divided on proposed Trump $250 bill

America is considering a $250 bill featuring Donald Trump's face for its 250th birthday, a move that bypasses a law against living presidents on currency. Designs are prepared, sparking debate and satire. This proposal, alongside a UFC event on Trump's birthday, highlights the nation's deep divisions as its semiquincentennial approaches.

By CHIDANAND RAJGHATTA

Poison? More artists flee Trump’s celebration concerts for US’ 250th anniversary - The Straits Times

Poison? More artists flee Trump’s celebration concerts for US’ 250th anniversary  The Straits Times

‘Thought Joe’s having a stroke’: Jill Biden’s 2024 presidential debate memory sparks comments from Trump

Meet the Republicans defying Donald Trump

Conservatives with nothing left to lose are bucking the president

Iran's Ghalibaf says Tehran has no trust in words, will judge by actions

Iran's Foreign Minister also made comments on Friday, saying he had discussed the Strait of Hormuz and its future administration with Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi.

Iran calls for actions not words after US officials say peace deal is near

Iran said on Friday it was looking for actions, not words from the United States after sources said President Donald Trump was weighing an initial US-Iranian agreement to extend a ceasefire and open the Strait of Hormuz. The comments by Iran’s top negotiator, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, were in line with previous defiant statements from Iran […]

How far have the US and Iran got towards ending the Iran war?

The United States and Iran have reached an agreement to extend a ceasefire, allow shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and lift a US blockade and some sanctions on Iran, sources have said, but the deal has not been finalised. US President Donald Trump’s approval is still pending. An agreement would represent a big step towards ending a war that has pushed the world towards an energy crisis, though the underlying dispute over Iran’s nuclear programme would only be thrashed out in talks over s...

By none@none.com (Reuters)

US accuses Swiss firms of helping Iran dodge oil sanctions - SWI swissinfo.ch

US accuses Swiss firms of helping Iran dodge oil sanctions  SWI swissinfo.ch

PMA cadet graduates from US Air Force Academy

BAGUIO CITY — A member of last year’s graduating class of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) has completed a degree at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), the premier military school announced on Friday. Incoming Ensign Dans Uriel Bacalso Ferrer, 23, of Lapu Lapu City, was abroad when his mistahs (classmates) of “Siklab Laya”

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Iran rejects Trump's remarks on reported deal, says draft under review

Iran on Friday rejected recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding a reported agreement with Washington, saying his comments contradicted provisions of a draft underst...

US and Iran Reach Tentative 60-Day Ceasefire Deal - Tempo.co English

US and Iran Reach Tentative 60-Day Ceasefire Deal  Tempo.co English

Kicking The Can On A Ceasefire "Which Does Not Solve Anything"

Kicking The Can On A Ceasefire "Which Does Not Solve Anything" Bas van Geffen, Senior Macro Strategist at Rabobank Both Bloomberg and Axios report that the US and Iran have reached a tentative deal to extend the ceasefire by 60 days as they engage in further negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme. However, Tasnim reported that the text of the memorandum of understanding had not been finalized. US Vice President Vance said that the two sides are still “going back and forth on...

By Tyler Durden

US govt plans to print $250 note with Trump’s face

The administration had previously approved a 24-carat commemorative gold coin with an image of Mr Trump in honour of the 250th anniversary. The post US govt plans to print $250 note with Trump’s face appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Beloved John

China leaders skip Asia defence summit headlined by US - The Daily Star

China leaders skip Asia defence summit headlined by US  The Daily Star

MEP: US has no magic wand to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Despite United States President Donald Trump's promises to reopen the Strait of Hormuz soon, tensions remain high, MEP Sven Mikser (SDE) said.

Trump says naval blockade on Iranian ports to be lifted - Rudaw

Trump says naval blockade on Iranian ports to be lifted  Rudaw

Trump says Iran talks depend on 'good deal' as military tensions continue - Naharnet

Trump says Iran talks depend on 'good deal' as military tensions continue  Naharnet

Chief negotiator: Iranian missiles win concessions, talks just make US understand - PressTV

Chief negotiator: Iranian missiles win concessions, talks just make US understand  PressTV

US and Iran 'very close' to deal, Vance says - AzerNews

US and Iran 'very close' to deal, Vance says  AzerNews