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Trump announces Project Freedom to help stranded ships leave Strait of Hormuz

Project Freedom would begin on Monday (May 4, 2026) morning in West Asia, Mr. Trump said, adding that his representatives are having discussions with Iran that could lead to something very positive for all

4 May 2026 4:27 am
Israel-Iran war LIVE: President Trump says he is reviewing new Iranian proposal to end war

Mr. Trump say he was not satisfied with Iran's latest proposal in negotiations to end the war between the countries, rejecting the plan almost as soon as it was delivered.

3 May 2026 8:06 am
Can relocating Pablo Escobars hippos to Anant Ambanis Vantara solve Colombias problem?

Why are the hippos scheduled to be culled? Can Vantara house 80 hippos? Can wild animals be relocated to India?

3 May 2026 1:55 am
What did the U.S. Supreme Court change in Louisiana?

Why did Louisiana redraw districts, creating a new Black-majority district? How did Louisianas situation bring two legal problems into direct collision? What did the Court decide about the Voting Rights Act? What are the implications and concerns?

3 May 2026 1:47 am
NATO says working with U.S. to understand' decision to cut troops in Germany

The U.S. move came after President Donald Trump renewed criticism of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who said that Iran was humiliating Washington in negotiations to end the war in the West Asia

2 May 2026 3:08 pm
Explosion of bombs left over from strikes kills 14 Iranian Revolutionary Guard members, reports say

A report by the Nournews website, believed to be close to Iran's security, said the explosion happened near the northern city of Zanjan, which is northwest of Tehran

2 May 2026 8:07 am
U.S. withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, U.S. officials say

Mr. Trump had threatened a drawdown in forces earlier this week after sparring with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who said the Iranians were humiliating the U.S. in talks to end the two-month-old war and that he did not see what exit strategy Washington was pursuing

2 May 2026 7:17 am
Judge protects Yemeni refugees, slams Trump administrations push to end special status

Amid its immigration crackdown, the Trump administration has terminated Temporary Protected Status for people from nine countries, including Haiti, Venezuela and Ethiopia

2 May 2026 2:04 am
Trump 'not satisfied' with Iran's latest proposal to end war with U.S.

He did not elaborate on what he saw as shortcomings in the proposal received by Pakistani mediators

1 May 2026 11:05 pm
Israeli authorities taking 2 activists who led Gaza-bound flotilla to Israel for questioning

Protests in solidarity with the flotilla erupted across several capitals including in Rome, Athens and Istanbul.

1 May 2026 11:03 pm
Turkish police fire tear gas, arrest hundreds at Istanbul May Day rallies

Two groups were specially singled out in the citys European side after signalling their intention to march to Taksim Square, the scene of several anti-government protests in the past, which was sealed off overnight by police

1 May 2026 10:11 pm
Oscar statuette for Mr. Nobody Against Putin goes missing on flight

The Russian director, Pavel Talankin, was forced to check the award into hold luggage on a flight from New York to Germany

1 May 2026 3:09 pm
A citizen campaign returns iconic kiwi birds to New Zealands capital after a century-long absence

Today only about 70,000 kiwi are left across the country, with the population dropping 2% each year

1 May 2026 12:17 pm
Russian attack damages port infrastructure in Ukraine's Odesa region, governor says

Two high-rise apartment buildings were damaged in the attack, which wrecked apartments and caused fires, Mr. Kiper wrote on the Telegram messaging app

1 May 2026 11:15 am
Scotch Whisky tariffs set to ease, Trump says after royal visit

President Donald Trump says he is lifting certain tariffs on Scotch whisky following a White House visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

1 May 2026 11:13 am
Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill 9 people, including 2 children

Speaking to a delegation from the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, President Joseph Aoun had earlier slammed continuing Israeli violations in south Lebanon

30 Apr 2026 11:16 pm
U.S. seeks international help to reopen Strait of Hormuz as crude prices surge

U.S. President Donald Trump is slated to receive a briefing on April 30 on plans for a series of fresh military strikes on Iran in hopes of making Iran more flexible on nuclear issues in negotiations

30 Apr 2026 5:07 pm
Why does EU want Google to open up Android to AI rivals?

The European Commission has shared draft measures that it wants Google to implement, in order to let AI rivals better access Androids key capabilities

30 Apr 2026 10:16 am