Trump pauses Hormuz plan 50 hours after he announced it - what happened?

The US president pauses the military operation to get ships through the Strait of Hormuz two days after he announced it.

Conservative Group’s Influence Inside the State Department Raises Alarms

Founders of the Ben Franklin Fellowship are trying to dismantle pro-diversity practices in the agency and to boost career diplomats who promote President Trump’s ideas.

By Michael Crowley and Edward Wong

France Says Maritime Coalition Ready to Escort Tankers in Hormuz - Bloomberg.com

France Says Maritime Coalition Ready to Escort Tankers in Hormuz  Bloomberg.com

Trump temporarily backs down on reopening the Strait of Hormuz by force

Forty-eight hours after launching an operation to escort ships through the strategic waterway, the US president suspended it, citing progress in negotiations with Iran.

Do you say 'wash' or 'warsh?' Here's where the pronunciation comes from

Trump's nominee for the Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh, has dominated headlines for weeks. For some, his surname is a reminder of a disappearing accent in South Midland America.

By Ava Berger

Trump requests E Jean Carroll $83M judgment stay for pending Supreme Court action on presidential immunity

President Trump's legal team requests a stay of the $83.3 million E. Jean Carroll defamation judgment pending Supreme Court review of immunity claims.

What is the FDD, the pro-Israel think tank shaping Trump’s Iran policy?

FDD's talking points on the US-Israel war on Iran have been picked up by the Trump administration.

Iran "slopaganda": we tried recreating viral Lego-style AI videos

After Donald Trump announced a pause to the US operation in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's online propaganda machine was quick to declare victory. Explosive Media, one of the groups behind Lego-style videos mocking Trump, proclaimed it "TACO Tuesday", i.e. that the US President had “chickened out.” Meanwhile, Minecraft, the Minions, and Simpsons-style characters are joining the legions of copycats. Technology Correspondent Peter O’Brien looks at how these videos are actually made.

By Peter O'BRIEN

Trump’s tariffs have done ‘significant damage’ to US economy, top financial group warns

‘The U.S. economy is resilient, but just how resilient is set to be tested,’ the chief economist at Moody’s Analytics said

By Brendan Rascius

Rick Harrison praises Trump’s tax bill as ‘absolutely amazing’ — and says he could go down as ‘best president ever’

Who is Dean DelleChiaie? FAA worker from Nashua charged with threatening to kill Trump; chilling details revealed

Dean DelleChiaie, an FAA contractor in New Hampshire, has been indicted by federal prosecutors for threatening to kill President Trump.

US nears one-page memorandum to end Iran war as Trump pauses ‘Project Freedom’

French vessel attacked in Strait of Hormuz, several crewmembers wounded

The injured crew members from the attack, which took place on Tuesday, have been evacuated and are being provided with medical care, the company said.

French vessel hit in Strait of Hormuz, many crew members injured

French shipping group CMA CGM said on Wednesday that one of its vessels, the San Antonio, had been the target of an attack while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in injuries among crew members and damage to the vessel. The incident, which CMA CGM said occurred on Tuesday, is the latest disruption in the […]

Trump optimistic on Iran deal as U.S. awaits response on key terms

Senate GOP seeks $1B for Trump’s $400M ballroom

Trump has repeatedly claimed the ballroom will be built with private funds

By Peter Weber, The Week US

Beijing to play ‘greater role’ in ending Mideast fighting, Chinese FM says

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing would play a “greater role” in ending hostilities in the Middle East during talks with his Iranian counterpart on Wednesday, a week before US President Donald Trump is due to meet Xi Jinping. China is a key customer for Iranian oil, defying sanctions imposed by the United States, […]

By AFP

France deploys aircraft carrier for possible Hormuz mission

France’s aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle and accompanying warships are moving closer to the Strait of Hormuz in preparation for a possible mission to restore navigation in the k...

ABC Reporter Fabricated Trump Call, Made Himself The Focus After Assassination Attempt

ABC Reporter Fabricated Trump Call, Made Himself The Focus After Assassination Attempt Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, President Trump has slammed ABC News chief Washington correspondent Jonathan Karl for what he calls outright dishonest reporting after Karl inserted himself into the story of the latest assassination attempt on the president. Karl appeared on ABC’s This Week shortly afterward and claimed Trump had reached out to him personally. “My phone rang sho...

By Tyler Durden

Analysis: Why Trump wants to end the war with Iran “here and now”, the Chinese factor behind the pressure for a deal

The visit to Beijing on May 14 and 15, the Strait of Hormuz, and the fear that the US President will appear weakened before Chinese President Xi Jinping The post Analysis: Why Trump wants to end the war with Iran “here and now”, the Chinese factor behind the pressure for a deal appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Ablakwa assures support for Ghanaian nationals in UAE amid regional tensions

Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the welfare and protection of Ghanaian citizens living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), following reports of injuries sustained during the recent escalation of conflict in the Middle East.

By Emmanuel Tetteh