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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. Police arrested the suspect and are investigating the case as a possible religiously motivated assault.

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

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

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: Biden gave 350 billion dollars for Ukraine, which was insane. It’s one of the reasons why the war went on.
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? 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. 📸 Mahdi Hassan Harb, their young son. Hassan Muhammad Harb, the father. Israa Abdullah Harb, his wife. Abdullah Hassan Harb, their son.
Trump: María gave me her Nobel Peace Prize because she said she didn’t deserve it.

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. Trump: If Gianni said it, I am okay. Gianni Infantino—that is a piece of work.
Trump: Venezuela was amazing, and now we are doing essentially the same thing in Iran.

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: Senator Graham told me: ‘This court is for Africa and thugs like Putin, not for democracies like Israel and the U.S.’”
Trump: We are in what some people would call a "war."

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.
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Trump: Iran is dying to make a deal. I can only tell you that.
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
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Pete Hegseth also assured senators that US President Donald Trump is continuing efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict

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.

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

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

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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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.
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.

A young girl in Lebanon joined hundreds mourning her father, one of three paramedics killed in an Israeli attack.
Fifa President Gianni Infantino confirmed Iran will compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the US as planned, despite recent conflict and political tensions. Iran are scheduled to play group matches in Los Angeles (vs New Zealand and Belgium) and Seattle (vs Egypt).
April 30 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated Ali al-Zaidi on his nomination to be next prime minister of Iraq on Thursday, saying that he looked forward to a highly productive new relationship. Iraq's alliance of Shi'ite political blocs, the Coordination Framework, on Monday named Zaidi as its nominee for the post of prime minister, a coalition statement said. "We wish him success as he works to form a new Government free from terrorism that could deliver a brighter future f
Trump: Anybody running for President or Vice President should be forced to take a Cognitive Examination prior to entering the Race! By doing so, we wouldn’t be surprised at people like Barack “Hussein” Obama, or Sleepy Joe Biden, getting “ELECTED.” Our Country would be a much better place! I took the Exam three times during my (“THREE!”) Terms as President, and ACED IT ALL THREE TIMES — An Achievement that, even on a single Exam, according to the Doctors, has rarely been done be
Trump: Congratulations to Ali al-Zaidi on his Nomination to be the next Prime Minister of Iraq! We wish him success as he works to form a new Government free from terrorism that could deliver a brighter future for Iraq. We look forward to a strong, vibrant, and highly productive new relationship between Iraq and the United States. This is the beginning of a tremendous new chapter between our Nations — Prosperity, Stability, and Success like never seen before. Again, Ali, CONGRATULATIONS
Trump: In Honor of the King and Queen of the United Kingdom, who have just left the White House, soon headed back to their wonderful Country, I will be removing the Tariffs and Restrictions on Whiskey having to do with Scotland’s ability to work with the Commonwealth of Kentucky on Whiskey and Bourbon, two very important Industries within Scotland and Kentucky. People have wanted to do this for a long time, in that there had been great Inter-Country Trade, especially having to do with the Woo

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UN chief: Cost of Iran war could have funded aid for 87 million people The $25b that the US has already spent on the war in Iran could have paid for the entirety of the UN’s humanitarian plan for 2026 to provide life-saving assistance to 87 million people, its head of humanitarian operations told AFP on Thursday. The United Nations has received 28 percent of its funding for the proposed $23b humanitarian plan for this year. UN under-secretary-general Tom Fletcher said that this represent