Trump is getting the Republican Party he wants. But can he win in the midterms? - AP News

Trump is getting the Republican Party he wants. But can he win in the midterms?  AP News

Exclusive: Senior Ukrainian commander sees imminent 'turning point' in war - Reuters

Exclusive: Senior Ukrainian commander sees imminent 'turning point' in war  Reuters

Cornyn’s Defeat Fuels Tensions With President Trump in Senate G.O.P.

Senators are angry President Trump turned on a respected former leader whom they consider a loyal Republican. Now Mr. Trump faces resistance from his own embittered ranks.

By Carl Hulse

Company led by Republican fundraiser pardoned by Trump wins $106m federal contract

There is no evidence Elliott Broidy’s links to Trump helped AI company win contract to monitor prisoners’ phone calls The day before Donald Trump’s first term ended in 2021, he inked a pardon for Elliott Broidy, a scandal-plagued Republican fundraiser and former Republican National Committee official who had pleaded guilty three months earlier to trying to illegally lobby Trump and his administration. Last month, a company headed by Broidy won a $106m contract from the Department of Justice, ...

By Aram Roston in Washington

Trump says he won't be rushed into deal with Iran - CNN

Trump says he won't be rushed into deal with Iran  CNN

Zelenskyy approves new long-range operations after meeting top military commanders

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has approved new long-range operations during a meeting with Oleksandr Syrskyi, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and Andrii Hnatov, Chief of the General Staff.

By Tetyana Oliynyk

Trump threatens Oman over the Strait of Hormuz, says he is still 'not satisfied' with Iran talks. Read more Middle East updates in our live blog

US President Donald Trump said the vital Strait of Hormuz "must be open to everyone" and "no one can control it." He made a threat to Oman, which is negotiating with Iran to control the vital waterway. DW has more.

‘Culture wars vs real wars’: Experts say Trump just made Texas Senate race a battle the GOP didn’t need to fight

Trump getting involved in the Senate primary in Texas saddled Republicans with a scandal-ridden nominee. But, Eric Garcia and Andrew Feinberg write, turning Texas blue still requires a lot of work

By Eric Garcia and Andrew Feinberg

Ukrainian AI Drones Are Tearing Into Russian Logistics - Forbes

Ukrainian AI Drones Are Tearing Into Russian Logistics  Forbes

Harry Loy Anderson: Bettina's father had praised Jeffrey Epstein; ‘gentleman of highest integrity…’

Harry Loy Anderson, father of Bettina – who is now married to Donald Trump Jr, had once praised Jeffrey Epstein in a letter.

Netherlands deploys minesweeper amid Hormuz contingency planning - The Straits Times

Netherlands deploys minesweeper amid Hormuz contingency planning  The Straits Times

Construction of cage-fighting arena transforms White House grounds

A hulking metal arena is rising on the White House’s South Lawn as U.S. President Donald Trump pursues a spate of construction projects, and is set to host a night of cage fighting to mark the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. The mixed martial arts arena is being assembled on a stretch of the grounds […]

Zelensky asked Trump for air defence munitions: AFP

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged the United States to provide more ammunition for its Patriot air defence systems to counter Russian ballistic missiles, according to a document reviewed by AFP on Wednesday. The appeal underscores Ukraine’s almost total reliance on its Western allies to down Russian missile barrages, despite having pioneered a system for intercepting long-range drones that is the envy of some of the world’s most advanced militaries. The request comes just days ...

By none@none.com (AFP)

Iran says return to war unlikely, but Trump 'not satisfied' with deal

At a White House cabinet meeting, US President Donald Trump said Iran is "very much intent" on a deal, adding "we’re not satisfied with it, but we will be," and warning "either that or we’ll have to just finish the job".

Friends of the dead dispute Ukraine’s claim that a strike on a college in occupied Luhansk targeted a Russian drone unit’s headquarters

On the night of May 21–22, Ukrainian drones struck targets in the annexed Luhansk region, hitting the Starobilsk Pedagogical College and the Vocational College of Luhansk Pedagogical University. The two colleges share a dormitory building; because the vocational college has no basement of its own, students from both schools shelter in the pedagogical college’s basement during air raid warnings. According to Russian officials, about 80 students were in a shared dormitory at the time of the att...

Trump’s Board of Peace has ‘zero dollars’ despite pledges - Gulf News

Trump’s Board of Peace has ‘zero dollars’ despite pledges  Gulf News

Ukrainian general warns of critical 6-month 'turning point' in war

A senior Ukrainian commander says Kyiv has roughly a six-month window to wrest the battlefield initiative from Russia and improve its position in future peace talks, calling the co...

Zelensky comments on letter to Trump, U.S. Congress: Situation requires urgent action

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky explained why he sent a letter to U.S. President Donald Trump and the U.S. Congress regarding the critical shortage of air defense systems.

Home minister’s intervention saves ‘Donald Trump’ from Eid sacrifice - Dhaka Tribune

Home minister’s intervention saves ‘Donald Trump’ from Eid sacrifice  Dhaka Tribune

Trump says US 'not satisfied' with Iran deal yet - the-star.co.ke

Trump says US 'not satisfied' with Iran deal yet  the-star.co.ke

Iran, Oman negotiating new transit framework for Strait of Hormuz: Iranian official - PressTV

Iran, Oman negotiating new transit framework for Strait of Hormuz: Iranian official  PressTV

Trump's Board of Peace said to be underfunded - AzerNews

Trump's Board of Peace said to be underfunded  AzerNews