FACT FOCUS: Trump says drug trafficking by sea is down 98.2%. The numbers don't show that - AP News

FACT FOCUS: Trump says drug trafficking by sea is down 98.2%. The numbers don't show that  AP News

Trump says blockade on Iran 'in full force' until deal is reached - Reuters

Trump says blockade on Iran 'in full force' until deal is reached  Reuters

UK and France to lead defensive mission in Strait of Hormuz

Sir Keir Starmer has said further details of the plan will come after a meeting in London next week.

Trump Is Urged to Act on Iranian Site Feared Impervious to Airstrikes

Little is known about Pickaxe Mountain, but some experts say it illustrates the impossibility of relying on force alone to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear bomb.

By Michael Crowley

Shipowners and Oil Traders Wary as Iran Says Hormuz Fully Open - Bloomberg.com

Shipowners and Oil Traders Wary as Iran Says Hormuz Fully Open  Bloomberg.com

Iran foreign minister: strait of Hormuz now ‘completely open’ to commercial vessels

Meanwhile, as new 10-day truce in Lebanon enters its first full day, Trump claims Iran has agreed to suspend its nuclear programme Iran’s foreign minister has said that the strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels, reinforcing hopes for an eventual end to the war in the Middle East and sending oil prices tumbling despite analysts’ warnings that there will be no immediate widespread resumption of passage through the vital waterway. In a barrage of social media posts, Donald Tru...

By Jason Burke and William Christou in Beirut

What has Trump said ahead of possible US-Iran talks and what could it mean?

In rapid-fire posts, Trump says Iran will give up nuclear material and 'never close' Hormuz, but questions remain.

Democratic lawmaker rages against Trump over war, yells 'f--- his a--!'

Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove unleashes profane attack on Trump over Iran war costs, saying "f--- his a--" while criticizing daily war spending.

UK and France to lead mission to protect shipping in Strait of Hormuz – Starmer

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that "as soon as conditions allow", the UK and France will launch a purely defensive military mission aimed at protecting freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

By Ivanna Kostina,Tetyana Oliynyk

Iran war: France and UK to lead ‘defensive’ force for Strait of Hormuz

France and Britain said on Friday that they would lead a multinational mission to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, while emphasising the force would be entirely defensive and only deployed once lasting peace in the region was agreed. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed the force was being set up as they co-chaired international talks in Paris focused on ensuring free-flowing trade through the critical shipping corridor. The...

By Agence France-Presse

Airline and cruise stocks soar, as ‘TACO’ gives way to ‘trust in Trump alone’

United Airlines and Royal Caribbean shares were leading the S&P 500’s gainers as investors “trust in Trump” to deliver peace.

By Bill Peters

Trump puts the FBI on case of missing NASA and nuclear research scientists: ‘No stone will be unturned’

A retired Air Force general who once worked on UFO research disappeared from New Mexico last month

By Andrew Feinberg

From inspirational quotes to depicting himself as Jesus, see how Trump's social media posts have evolved since 2009

President Trump began posting on the Trump-owned social media platform Truth Social after being banned from Twitter in 2021. Bloomberg via Getty Images President Trump began his social media presence on Twitter in 2009. Since then, he's amassed millions of followers, and some of his posts have sparked controversy. Trump started a new social media platform, Truth Social, after being banned from Twitter in 2021. "Many are saying I'm the best 140 character writer in the world. It's easy when i...

GOP Rep. Troy Nehls Calls Trump ‘Almost A Second Coming’ Of Jesus - Forbes

GOP Rep. Troy Nehls Calls Trump ‘Almost A Second Coming’ Of Jesus  Forbes

Oil's well that ends well? Trump claims nuke deal with Iran to end Hormuz horror

By CHIDANAND RAJGHATTA

Trump says US to recover uranium from Iran, meet for further negotiations 'very soon'

Iran's nuclear program, believed to possess more than 900 pounds of uranium enriched up to 60%, is one of the thorniest issues in negotiations between Washington and Tehran.

Trump sees deal ‘soon’ with Iran to end war as Strait of Hormuz remains open

Iran’s foreign minister said on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz had reopened to commercial shipping following a ceasefire agreement linked to the Lebanon conflict, as US President Donald Trump said talks to end the war with Iran could take place “soon”. Abbas Araqchi said in a post on X that the strait was “open […]

US to recover uranium from Iran, says Trump as deal to end war ‘mostly complete’

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‘Tidying the strategic landscape’: How China is strengthening its hand before Trump-Xi summit

The convergence in timing of China’s recent flurry of diplomatic efforts with neighbours, as well as outreach towards Taiwan, has reinforced its broader effort to shape the ground ahead of the Trump-Xi summit, say analysts.

Trump says no obstacles to peace remain as Iran deal nears

President Donald Trump said there are no remaining obstacles to a peace deal with Iran, signaling an agreement is very close following progress on key issues, including the Strait...

Trump and Iranian foreign minister say Strait of Hormuz is fully open - Jamaica Gleaner

Trump and Iranian foreign minister say Strait of Hormuz is fully open  Jamaica Gleaner