The next global Trump ally to fall?
Earlier this year, Yonatan Levi left his home country of Israel to observe the Hungarian election. Levi, a scholar at the center-left think tank Molad, had traveled with a group of parliamentarians and activists to study how opposition leader Péter Magyar was running a winning campaign against an authoritarian prime ...
Zack Beauchamp / Vox | Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:00:00
'A deal is a deal,' Trump's ambassador tells EU
Andrew Puzder tells POLITICO the bloc should implement the Turnberry trade agreement without major changes.
Eliza Gkritsi, Koen Verhelst / Politico | Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:59:27
India a 'tough nut to crack': US Trade Representative makes big statement as 3-day trade deal talks conclude
Under the proposed interim trade deal, the US has lowered tariffs on India from 50% to 18%. In August last year, Trump had imposed a 25% reciprocal tariff on India and an additional 25% penal tariff for India's crude oil purchases from Russia.
TOI Business Desk / Times of India | Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:46:00
The One Part of the Court System Where Trump's Takeover Plans Have Been a Smashing Success
This week's Executive Dysfunction.
Shirin Ali / Moneybox | Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:45:00
US and Iran could find common cause in shredding UNCLOS
For the past 46 years, Washington treated the Strait of Hormuz as a defensive line to be shored up in the service of unimpeded global commerce. But US President Donald Trump has frequently wavered on that orthodox position, shaming European and regional allies for not doing more to "secure" it, ...
Logan McMillen / Asia Times | Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:33:16
EU risks fallout with US over Trump-linked Balkans pipeline plan
Exclusive: Brussels seeks to stall awarding of contract to firm fronted by US president's lawyer in letter seen by Guardian The EU risks a confrontation with Donald Trump after it sought to stall the awarding of a lucrative Balkans pipeline contract to a company fronted by his personal lawyer, documents ...
Tom Burgis in Sarajevo / Guardian | Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:15:06
Trump's Iran deal may need him to do the unthinkable
The US-Iran conflict may be on hold for now, but finding a way out of the impasse could force the US president to consider unpalatable options.
Michael Birnbaum / Sydney Morning Herald | Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:45:00
How Iran responded to Trump's claimed role in saving 8 women from execution
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Iran had agreed not to execute eight women protesters in a sign of respect for him, while officials in Tehran denied the executions had been planned and accused the US president of spreading falsehoods. "Very good news," Trump said in a social ...
Agence France-Presse / South China Morning Post | Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:28:41
Quant snapshot on cannabis names as Trump plans reclassification
Seeking Alpha | Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:24:02
Iran war: What's happening on day 55 after Trump extended ceasefire?
Iran says it wants talks, but blames US "breach of commitments, blockade and threats" for stalling negotiations.
Al Jazeera | Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:34:46
Donald Trump envoy makes controversial proposal that would see Italy play at World Cup
Paolo Zampolli, a senior US special envoy, has put forward a proposal to FIFA that would see Italy take Iran's spot at the forthcoming World Cup. The initiative appears designed to ease diplomatic friction between President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, which emerged after Trump criticised Pope ...
Jack Otway / GB News | Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:01:09
US-Iran war live updates: Iran seizes two ships in Strait of Hormuz; Trump awaits unified proposal from Islamic Republic after ceasefire extension
Follow our live coverage of the conflict in the Middle East and related developments in Australia.
Emily Kaine, Sarah McPhee, Angus Delaney / Sydney Morning Herald | Thu, 23 Apr 2026 06:16:42
BBC Reporter Says Trump White House Has 'No Answer' To Iran War Stalemate
Kevin Schofield / Huffington Post | Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:59:57
Trump-linked American Bitcoin buys 11,298 miners, boosts capacity to 28.1 EH/s
Seeking Alpha | Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:58:36
How US and Iran could step back from the brink
Donald Trump's deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face a renewal of American bombardment was due to expire this week, but was extended at the last moment, this time with no defined time limit. But the risk of renewed escalation remains real, as both sides continue ...
David J Galbreath / Asia Times | Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:49:56
Pyne's AUKUS summit stunned by sudden sacking of Trump's navy boss
The departure of the navy chief who last October mentioned in the AUKUS pact is suspected to stem from disagreements over submarine building.
Michael Koziol / Sydney Morning Herald | Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:29:27
Paul Nowak column: 'Working people in Britain must not pay the price for Trumpflation'
Over the past week new figures from the Office for National Statistics have shown that before Trump's reckless... The post Paul Nowak column: 'Working people in Britain must not pay the price for Trumpflation' appeared first on LabourList .
Paul Nowak / Labour List | Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:00:00
How Beirut was turned into a bystander in its own ceasefire talks
Deal brokered by Donald Trump to pause Israel's offensive highlights Lebanon's weakness
FT | Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:19
'The last thing we needed': US farmers hit by spiralling prices due to Iran war
Conflict has hit fertiliser costs in an agricultural sector already reeling from Trump's trade war
FT | Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:07
World Liberty accuses Justin Sun of 'misconduct' in response to Tron founder's defamation claims
Co-founder Eric Trump went further, saying the only thing more 'ridiculous' than Sun's lawsuit is a $6 million banana duct-taped to a wall.
Sam Reynolds / CoinDesk | Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:47:46
Why the blockade is Trump's best card
It hits Iran where it hurts most - its economy - and chokes off Iranian oil. It also helps White House evade US Congressional approval for Op Epic Fury. But, Iran could retaliate and spread...
Abhishek Kadiyala / Times of India | Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:23:13
'Good ally' UAE is turning to Trump for a lifeline in war's dollar crunch
The Emiratis are asking Washington for currency swaps to get US dollars as their oil exports are being throttled by the war. Trump has a personal interest to help them out.
Stephen Bartholomeusz / Sydney Morning Herald | Thu, 23 Apr 2026 02:01:55
Japan, South Korea stocks hit record highs as Iran ceasefire extension lifts sentiment
Investors found some relief after Trump prolonged a ceasefire with Iran, sending U.S. stocks higher and setting up a positive open across Asia.
CNBC | Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:53:58
Stocks enter the Trump dimension
In the Trump dimension, stocks only go up, all by themselves. TME with the charts. SPX Pushes Higher... Alone SPX keeps grinding higher... but the cross-asset picture is starting to diverge. Oil, vol, rates, and macro are all telling a different story, with gaps widening across the board. These setups ...
Houses and Holes / MacroBusiness | Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:30:43
Iran latest: Trump has 'no time frame' to end war as world waits for peace talks
All eyes are on the Strait of Hormuz as the world waits for a new round of US-Iran peace deal talks to ease the global energy crisis, while the extended ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump remains up in the air. These are the main takeaways from what happened ...
Orange Wang / South China Morning Post | Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:48:03
Long conflict with Hegseth preceded US Navy secretary's resignation - WSJ
The dissatisfaction of Pete Hegseth and his first deputy Steve Feinberg rooted in Phelan's close relationship with President Donald Trump
Tass | Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:20:01
New Highs, Big Earnings, and Tesla's Capex Bombshell
Trump extended the Iran ceasefire indefinitely on Tuesday night, and markets opened with a full head of steam. The S&P 500 gained 1.05% to close at 7,137, the Nasdaq surged 1.64% to a new all-time high at 24,657, and the Dow added 0.69%. After two down sessions, the bulls showed ...
Joe / UpsideTrader | Thu, 23 Apr 2026 00:16:04
Pirro says DOJ won't drop Fed probe, will appeal judge's order blocking Powell subpoenas
Powell has accused the DOJ of targeting him for refusing to obey Trump's demand that the Fed sharply lower interest rates.
CNBC | Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:47:42
South American migrants deported to DRC say facing pressure to return home
Rights advocates have accused Trump administration of using third-country deportations to intimidate asylum seekers.
Al Jazeera | Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:19:02
Billionaire Justin Sun sues Trump family crypto venture
Entrepreneur Justin Sun filed a lawsuit on Wednesday accusing a Trump family-backed cryptocurrency platform of fraud and alleging he was blocked from withdrawing his assets. In a San Francisco federal court filing reviewed by Agence France-Presse, the Chinese-born crypto billionaire and former Trump ally claims to have bought US$45 million ...
Agence France-Presse / South China Morning Post | Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:08:16