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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico:

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico: We are under pressure from oil prices depending on how Trump sleeps. When he sleeps well, prices go down. When he doesn’t and makes some statement, oil automatically goes up.

A White House official says the administration is in “active conversations” with Congress about possibly seeking authorization for the Iran war.

A White House official says the administration is in “active conversations” with Congress about possibly seeking authorization for the Iran war. Source: ABC News

🇮🇷 Iran·France 24·8 days ago

CRITICALGround

Germany says 'prepared' for any US troop reduction

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Trump:

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Reporter: Is there talk about wearing a bulletproof vest going forward?

Reporter: Is there talk about wearing a bulletproof vest going forward? Trump: I don’t know if I can handle looking 20 pounds heavier.

🇮🇱 Israel·France 24·8 days ago

Israel says detained Gaza flotilla activists to be taken to Greece

Israel on Thursday said that dozens of activists intercepted by the Israeli military from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters off Crete would be taken to Greek shores where they would disembark. FRANCE 24's Carys Garland reports.

Trump on Iran:

Trump on Iran: They are sitting in a cave… We can fly right over the middle of Tehran without being shot at.

🌍 Global·EuroMaidan Press·8 days ago

CRITICALNuclear/Missile

Zaporizhzhia NPP loses external power — again. Fifteenth blackout since the full-scale invasion

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US Senator raises ‘serious constitutional concerns’ about war in Iran

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🇮🇷 Iran·Middle East Eye·8 days ago

🇮🇶 Iraq·Al Monitor·8 days ago

Trump congratulates Iraq PM-designate Zaidi in call: What to know

President Donald Trump was openly critical of previous nominee Nouri al-Maliki, who was seen as close to Iran, but is now welcoming the new candidate put forward by Iraq’s leading Shiite bloc.

A 48-year-old French Catholic nun was assaulted in the Old City of Jerusalem (Mount Zion area) by a 36-year-old man, who pushed her to the ground and beat her, causing injuries.

A 48-year-old French Catholic nun was assaulted in the Old City of Jerusalem (Mount Zion area) by a 36-year-old man, who pushed her to the ground and beat her, causing injuries. Police arrested the suspect and are investigating the case as a possible religiously motivated assault.

🇮🇷 Iran·Foreign Policy·8 days ago

Iran War Nears 60-Day War Powers Deadline

But U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth argues that the cease-fire has paused the clock.

CRITICALNaval

Economic Fury and Claims of Victory

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🇷🇺 Russia·War on the Rocks·8 days ago

Trump on Iran:

Trump on Iran: I am trying to save that country in a certain way.

Trump blasts Merz:

Trump blasts Merz: Germany—he is doing a terrible job. He has got immigration problems, he has got energy problems, he has got problems of all kinds, and he has a big problem with Ukraine.

🌍 Global·France 24·8 days ago

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US troop withdrawal from Germany would be 'foolish', expert says

U.S. President Donald Trump has again threatened to pull American troops out of Germany, a key NATO ally. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Dafydd Townley, Teaching Fellow in US politics and international security at the University of Portsmouth, says that such a move would be "foolish" explaining that "Germany is exceptionally important as a logistical and refuelling hub for American air force operations".

Trump:

Trump: Biden gave 350 billion dollars for Ukraine, which was insane. It’s one of the reasons why the war went on.

🇮🇱 Israel·Jerusalem Post·8 days ago

‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’: Israel rolls out red carpet as Tel Aviv hosts early premiere

Israel rolls out the red carpet for highly anticipated fashion romp ahead of US release, as celebrities and creatives return to the spotlight weeks after war.

Reporter: You talked about possibly moving out some troops from Germany. Would you consider the same thing for Spain and Italy?

Reporter: You talked about possibly moving out some troops from Germany. Would you consider the same thing for Spain and Italy? Trump: Yeah, probably. Why shouldn’t I? Italy has not been of any help to us, and Spain has been horrible—absolutely horrible.

Israel killed yet another entire family in Lebanon.

Israel killed yet another entire family in Lebanon. 📸 Mahdi Hassan Harb, their young son. Hassan Muhammad Harb, the father. Israa Abdullah Harb, his wife. Abdullah Hassan Harb, their son.

Trump:

Trump: María gave me her Nobel Peace Prize because she said she didn’t deserve it.

🇷🇺 Russia·Ukrainska Pravda·8 days ago

HIGHAerial

Drone hits house in Mykolaiv, fire breaks out

A Russian drone attack on Mykolaiv damaged a house and caused a fire, no casualties reported so far.

Reporter: FIFA says Iran will play in the World Cup in the U.S.

Reporter: FIFA says Iran will play in the World Cup in the U.S. Trump: If Gianni said it, I am okay. Gianni Infantino—that is a piece of work.

Trump:

Trump: Venezuela was amazing, and now we are doing essentially the same thing in Iran.

🇮🇱 Israel·Al Jazeera·8 days ago

Iran confirmed to play at World Cup according to FIFA chief Infantino

Iran's place at the US cohosted 2026 event has been in doubt since the US-Israeli war on their country.

ICC prosecutor Karim Khan:

ICC prosecutor Karim Khan: Senator Graham told me: ‘This court is for Africa and thugs like Putin, not for democracies like Israel and the U.S.’”

Trump:

Trump: We are in what some people would call a "war."

🇷🇺 Russia·EuroMaidan Press·8 days ago

Venice Biennale jury walks out in full — Russia and Israel return to award contention

Venice Biennale's international jury resigned on 30 April 2026 over a war crimes dispute. Russia and Israel return to award contention as ticket-holders take over voting.

CRITICALMISSILE_ATTACK

Trump on Iran:

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Trump:

Trump: Iran is dying to make a deal. I can only tell you that.

Iran's Ghalibaf mocks the U.S:

Iran's Ghalibaf mocks the U.S: If you build two walls across the U.S., total length is 7,755 km. Still about 1,000 km short of Iran’s borders. Good luck blockading that. P.S. For Pete Hegseth: 1 km = 0.62 mi

CRITICALMISSILE_ATTACK

NEW: A major fire aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins disabled the ship, causing a full loss of power and propulsion.

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🇺🇦 Ukraine·TASS·8 days ago

Washington revels as Europe 'stepping up' Ukraine aid — Pentagon chief

Pete Hegseth also assured senators that US President Donald Trump is continuing efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict

🇷🇺 Russia·Al Monitor·8 days ago

Jury of Italy's Venice Biennale resigns over Russia row

The international jury of the upcoming Venice Biennale Art Exhibition resigned Thursday in a row over the organisation's decision to allow Russia to participate in this year's event. The resignations came a week after the jury said it would exclude countries from awards if the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for war crimes against their leaders -- meaning Russia and Israel. The exhibition is due to open on May 9.

HIGHNaval

Piracy rises off Somalia as US-Israeli war on Iran diverts naval forces

More than a dozen sailors, mostly from Pakistan, are being held by Somali pirates as hijackings and harassment surge.

🇮🇱 Israel·Al Jazeera·8 days ago

🇺🇦 Ukraine·Breaking Defense·8 days ago

Russia’s windfall from the Iran war is temporary. Ukraine’s isn’t.

Kyiv, unlike Moscow, has secured strategic advantages from the war in Iran, writes Artur Kalandarov.

🇮🇱 Israel·Middle East Eye·8 days ago

Trump, Fox News praise UAE decision to leave Opec

Trump, Fox News praise UAE decision to leave Opec US President Donald Trump on Wednesday indicated that he approved of the decision by the United Arab Emirates to leave the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) amid the fallout from the US-Israeli war on Iran. "I think it's great. I know him very well. Mohamed. Very smart, and he probably maybe wants to go his own way," Trump said of UAE ruler Mohamed bin Zayed, often referred to by the acronym MBZ. "That's a good thing. I

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Trump, Fox News praise UAE decision to leave Opec

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🇮🇱 Israel·Middle East Eye·8 days ago

🇷🇺 Russia·Ukrinform·8 days ago

U.S. acknowledges Russia is helping Iran in war

Head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Caine, stated that Russia is to some extent assisting Iran in its war with the United States.