Minerals over ideology? US embraces pragmatic diplomacy to break China's rare earth grip
The Donald Trump administration's strategic interest in rare earths is pushing the US towards more pragmatic diplomacy as it seeks to rebuild critical mineral supply chains that pivot away from China, according to observers. The shift has yielded cooperation on resource projects even when broader political ties are strained, they ...
Laura Zhou / South China Morning Post | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:22
A Dangerous Shift in Maternal Health Policy
The Trump administration is cutting the budget in ways that put the lives of pregnant women and babies at risk, write Stephanie Psaki, Dara Kass, and Liz Tobin-Tyler.
Stephanie Psaki, Dara Kass and Elizabeth Tobin-Tyler / Time | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:00:00
Medvedev questions effectiveness of US mediation in conflicts
The senior Russian official still said it would be wrong to deny that "at the very least, the current US administration, led by Donald Trump, is trying to do something in this respect"
Tass | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:55:56
Oil price jumps after report Trump to be given new Iran options
Axios reported that US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran.
BBC | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:51:52
There's Something More Sinister Beneath Trump's Ballroom Obsession
It's another manifestation of his theory of the presidency.
Shirin Ali / Moneybox | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:45:00
Crude oil prices hit four-year high as Iran war threatens to drag on
Brent crude has jumped to its highest level since the start of the Ukraine war after US President Donald Trump signalled that the American blockade on the Strait of Hormuz could last for months. Also in this edition: the US Federal Reserve prepares for a new chief as its board ...
Bryan QUINN / France 24 | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:29:32
A major student-loan lender says it will 'surprise and delight' borrowers after Trump's repayment overhaul
Major private student-loan lenders, like Navient and Sallie Mae, are ready to bring in more borrowers when Trump's repayment changes begin in July.
Ayelet Sheffey / Business Insider | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:25:01
Trump says U.S. reviewing troop reduction in Germany
Seeking Alpha | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:04:54
Oil surge on Trump blockade warning tests stocks' resilience
Subscribers: The Daily Pulse won't be published on May 1 because of China's Labour Day holiday. We will resume publication on Monday, May 4. Crude oil prices jumped to a four-year high after US President Donald Trump suggested that a US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could last ...
Neil Denslow,Raymond Ma / South China Morning Post | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:19
Trump's Rage at Jim Comey Backfires as Case Against Him Goes Off Rails
Donald Trump's use of state power to persecute his enemies is escalating. The Justice Department indicted James Comey, a longtime target of Trump's rage, for allegedly threatening Trump with a social media post of seashells spelling "86 47." Officials are also threatening to punish more media companies for angering the ...
The Daily Blast With Greg Sargent / New Republic | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00
Oil surges above $126 as Britons face higher prices at the pump with Iran war set to drag on
Oil prices have surged to their highest level since 2022 amid fears that the United States is preparing potential military action against Iran. Brent crude briefly rose above $126 per barrel during early trading before easing to around $122 as European markets opened, marking the highest level since Russia's invasion ...
Joe Sledge / GB News | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:47:46
Oil price hits highest since 2022 after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran options
Axios reported that US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran.
BBC | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:44:09
Why King Charles' 'Trump bell' gift amuses Chinese internet users
Chinese social media reacted with amusement and disbelief as Britain's King Charles gave US President Donald Trump a World War II-era British submarine bell as a gift, highlighting differing cultural interpretations of the unusual gesture. "Gifting a bell isn't a big deal in Western culture - but it's quite amusing, ...
Nayan Seth / South China Morning Post | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:23:53
Trump-backed World Liberty Financial races toward 62 billion token unlock with near-unanimous vote
Proposal introduces vesting for 40.7 billion insider tokens after 2-year cliff, even as voting power remains concentrated among a handful of large holders
Sam Reynolds / CoinDesk | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:49:21
Could a 'reckless' Trump's 'destroy-and-deal' tactics target North Korea?
As a rift widens among Republicans over US-Israeli air strikes on Iran, a top Korean-American leader said Seoul must recognise that President Donald Trump is heavily influenced by a faction he calls "new neocons". Conservative commentator Tucker Carlson broke sharply with the president in a Wall Street Journal interview on ...
The Korea Times / South China Morning Post | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:41:21
U.S. weighs 'reduction' of troops in Germany as Trump's feud with Berlin deepens
The U.S. is considering the possibility of reducing the number of troops it has stationed in Germany, President Donald Trump said.
CNBC | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:34:00
Iran war: What's happening on day 62 as Trump asks Iran to 'give up'?
Trump says the US blockade of Iranian ports is working, urging Tehran to 'give up' amid tensions.
Al Jazeera | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:30:35
Ceasefire, step toward Russia-US normalization: reaction to Putin-Trump conversation
The phone call between the leaders is a step toward normalizing relations between the countries, Leonid Slutsky, head of the State Duma's International Affairs Committee, emphasized
Tass | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:10:26
Japan puts 'too much burden' on U.S. for security, former defense minister Kono says
This comes as U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington is reviewing the possibility of a troop reduction in Germany.
CNBC | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:02:19
Oil price jumps after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran options
Axios reported that US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran.
BBC | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:55:42
Chiefs bosses trumpet Luai signing
PNG Chiefs lift the lid on their whirlwind pursuit of Jarome Luai in a press conference to trumpet his signing.
Sydney Morning Herald | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:51:47
Trump launches review of US troops in Germany
Threat comes days after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticised US strategy in Iran
FT | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:46:18
Oil price tops $120 a barrel after Trump warns Iran blockade could last 'months'
Oil markets spooked as US president appears willing to maintain US Navy blockade and Iran keeps strait of Hormuz all but shut The price of Brent oil soared above $126 a barrel on Wednesday, its highest level since 2022, after Donald Trump warned the US blockade of Iranian ports could ...
Mark Saunokonoko / Guardian | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:34:10
Donald Trump Once Again Sides With Vladimir Putin Over The Ukraine War
Kevin Schofield / Huffington Post | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:33:05
Why is stock market down today? Nifty50 goes below 23,800; BSE Sensex crashes over 1,100 points - top reasons for fall
The sell-off was widespread, extending beyond large-cap stocks to the broader market. The Nifty Smallcap 100 index was down 0.5%, while the Nifty Midcap 100 index fell more than 1%.
TOI Business Desk / Times of India | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:25:49
Bitcoin slides toward $75,000, ETH, SOL, XRP drop as oil hits four-year high
Crypto sold off across the board with bitcoin down 2.1% and ether off 3.4% as Brent crude surged 7.1% to $126 a barrel on reports President Trump is being briefed on military options for Iran.
Shaurya Malwa / CoinDesk | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:02:31
Trump Claims King Charles 'Would Probably Have Helped' America In Iran
Kevin Schofield / Huffington Post | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:43:12
Trump's Iran ceasefire extension: Power play, proxy diplomacy, and a fragile illusion of peace
The Trump administration's decision to extend the Iran ceasefire is being framed as a diplomatic opening, but in reality it is far closer to a strategic pause-one shaped by coercion, mistrust, and calculated ambiguity. Far...
Dr. Ashok Sharma / Times of India | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:36:26
Many have asked if Trump is gaining financially from the Iran War. Peter Hartcher answers
Our readers asked some very interesting questions, and our international and political editor replied.
Sydney Morning Herald | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:21:26
ASX falls as oil hits new wartime high; Woolies slumps on inflation warning
The Australian sharemarket widened its losses in afternoon trade as Brent oil soared to a wartime high after a report that US President Donald Trump is set to receive a briefing on new military options for Iran.
Staff writers / Sydney Morning Herald | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:18:07
'On energy, politicians should be on the side of bill payers, not billionaires'
Trump's reckless war on Iran, cheered on by the Conservatives and Reform, has once again left ordinary people... The post 'On energy, politicians should be on the side of bill payers, not billionaires' appeared first on LabourList .
Mike Reader MP / Labour List | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:55
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FT Alphaville | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:06
RDIF chief says Trump's words on reducing troops in Germany are 'black mark' for Merz
Kirill Dmitriev wrote this commenting on US President Donald Trump's pledge to decide on the reduction of the US contingent in Germany soon
Tass | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:50:19
Oil prices today: Brent tops $120, hits highest level since 2022 as Trump doubles down on Hormuz blockade
Global oil prices have soared past $120, reaching their highest point since 2022. This surge is driven by fears of prolonged supply disruptions stemming from a US blockade of Iran and its impact on the vital Strait of Hormuz. Adding to market jitters, the UAE's exit from OPEC introduces further ...
TOI Business Desk / Times of India | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:07:48
Oil prices soar on fears of long supply disruption, US siege of Iran ports
US President Trump meets with oil firms over ways to minimise impact on fuel supplies amid US blockade of Iranian ports.
Al Jazeera | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:06:50
Oil jumps to highest price since 2022 after report Trump to be briefed on new Iran options
Axios reported that US Central Command has prepared a plan for a wave of "short and powerful" strikes on Iran.
BBC | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:06:01
Oil Prices Soar as Iran Standoff Shows No End in Sight
Oil prices push higher, approaching another wartime high, as President Trump asserted that the naval blockade of Iran's ports would persist.
The New York Times / NY Times | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:03:58
US 'studying' whether to reduce troops in Germany, Trump says
It comes just days after the German chancellor criticised the US approach to the war in Iran.
BBC | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 03:25:51
China factory activity tops expectations in April - but growth slows as new orders soften
The official purchasing managers' index reading of 50.3 was higher than the the 50.1 expected by Reuters-polled economists.
CNBC | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:43:18
Tucker Carlson Tells Trump: 'You Have Failed'
Tucker Carlson unloaded on President Trump and his administration, stating he has abandoned everyday Americans and even has contempt for them. Said Carlson: "You have not done a good job running this country. You don't even care to try. You'd rather run the world or the empire. You don't want ...
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:43:16
Trump threatens to withdraw troops from Germany
Donald Trump has threatened to remove US troops from Germany after the country's chancellor said America was being by Iran
Sky | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:38:00
Age diet piece leaves a bad taste, Comic relief in Woolies docs, and Seven learns a Nazi lesson
Plus the US is celebrating its 250th anniversary with a new passport. Zero points for guessing whose mug it features. The post Age diet piece leaves a bad taste, Comic relief in Woolies docs, and Seven learns a Nazi lesson appeared first on Crikey .
Cochon Truffier / Crikey | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:11:05
Trump will be furious as an old foe digs in his heels
Fed chair Jerome Powell has long been one of Donald Trump's favourite targets. But he might have the last laugh after a historic move that will incense the president.
Stephen Bartholomeusz / Sydney Morning Herald | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:57:19
Amazon Discusses 'Apprentice' Reboot
"First it bought the Melania documentary. Now Amazon is discussing a potential reboot of The Apprentice, the reality TV show that once starred Donald Trump and propelled him to national fame," the Wall Street Journal reports. "People familiar with the matter said that executives at Amazon internally have discussed casting ...
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:10:18
Oil extends gains with Brent at $120 as fears of an extended U.S.-Iran conflict rise
Oil extended gains Thursday on signs of a prolonged U.S. blockade of Iranian exports and stalled nuclear negotiations.
CNBC | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:52:48
Trump, Putin talk Iran and Ukraine, US energy exports up: here's what happened overnight
The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran has continued to shatter global markets. These are the major takeaways of what happened overnight. What did Trump say? US President Donald Trump spoke with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, discussing the wars in Ukraine and Iran. Trump said ...
Orange Wang / South China Morning Post | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:42:57
Court considers whether Trump administration properly ended temporary protected status for Haitian and Syrian nationals
The Supreme Court on Wednesday was divided in Mullin v. Doe over the Trump administration's efforts to strip citizens of Haiti and Syria of their protections under a federal program that allows foreign citizens to remain in the United States when the U.S. government believes that it is not safe ...
Amy Howe / SCOTUSblog | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:31:22
Donald Trump prepares 'powerful' new strikes on Iran after Vladimir Putin warns of 'extremely dire consequences' for America
Donald Trump is planning to hit Iran with strikes to release its grip on the Strait of Hormuz after Vladimir Putin warned that resuming fighting would spell "extremely dire consequences" for the US. The Pentagon has drawn up plans to hit the Islamic Republic's key infrastructure in a bid to ...
Dan McDonald / GB News | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:25:59
Powell says he'll remain on U.S. Federal Reserve board, denying Trump a chance to name his own appointee
Jerome Powell said Wednesday he plans to remain on the board of the Federal Reserve after his term as chair ends next month "for a period of time, to be determined," saying the legal attacks by the Trump administration have put the independence of the nation's central bank at risk.
CBC | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:08:00
Iran war live: Trump urges Tehran to 'give up'; Ghalibaf mocks US strategy
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf ridicules US's economic pressure campaign as oil prices surge and Hormuz standoff continues.
Al Jazeera | Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:00:20
Trump Threatens to Pull Troops From Germany
President Trump declared on Wednesday evening that he is "studying and reviewing the possible reduction of Troops in Germany," in what appears to be retaliation for comments by Germany's chancellor, Friedrich Merz, that Iran has the United States, the New York Times reports.
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:58:13
Trump Moves to Sharply Curtail Gun Regulations
"The Trump administration on Wednesday announced a sweeping rollback of gun regulations, prompting criticism from gun control advocates who called the moves misguided and dangerous," the New York Times reports.
Taegan Goddard / Taegan Goddard | Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:48:00
Trump may cut US troops in Germany after Merz's 'humiliating' Iran comment
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States is considering reducing the number of its troops in Germany, amid a row with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the Iran war. "The United States is studying and reviewing the possible reduction of Troops in Germany, with a determination ...
Agence France-Presse / South China Morning Post | Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:46:31
Trump says US considering reducing troops in Germany
There are 38,000 U.S. troops and personnel stationed in Germany, and cutting forces there would face opposition on Capitol Hill.
Jack Detsch, Aaron Pellish / Politico | Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:24:50