Trump’s Warmth Toward King Charles Amid U.S.-UK Tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump and King Charles III arrive to look at the White House garden and bee hive on the South Lawn of the White House. Alex Brandon-Pool/Getty Images Europe hide caption toggle caption Alex Brandon-Pool/Getty Images Europe President Trump has clearly been looking forward to this week's state visit of King Charles III

Why anti-US sentiment is quietly growing in India

New Delhi last week slammed as "inappropriate" comments shared by US President Donald Trump on social media that referred to India as a "hellhole." Trump shared excerpts from The Savage Nation talk radio show, in which conservative commentator Michael Savage said: "A baby here becomes an instant citizen, and then they bring the entire family

Merz says US ‘humiliated,’ lacks strategy in Iran conflict

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday said Iran's leadership is in the process of "humiliating" the United States in the ongoing conflict. Merz said Washington appeared to lack a clear strategy and questioned what kind of exit the US might pursue. "The Iranians are clearly stronger than expected and the Americans clearly have no truly

Suspect in DC gala shooting to appear in court

Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know A 31-year-old suspect in the shooting at the Washington, DC, media event, where President Donald Trump was present, is set to appear before court  The suspect has not been publicly identified yet, but is believed to be a man from California who

Will the Iran war end Strait of Hormuz oil supremacy?

Four decades ago, the Strait of Hormuz revealed its deadly vulnerability to the global oil market. During the 1980 to 1988 Iran-Iraq war, both sides repeatedly targeted oil tankers in the strait, turning one of the world’s most vital crude arteries into a floating battlefield. Saudi Arabia reacted by building the East-West Pipeline across its vast

Musk vs. OpenAI trial begins

The jury is set to be selected on Monday for a high-profile trial pitting the world's richest person, Elon Musk, against a company he once backed and that is now a major rival in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, OpenAI. Musk has accused OpenAI CEO Sam Altman of deceiving him into investing millions in the

Portugal’s arms industry is taking off

There's money to be made in defense, and many Portuguese companies have recognized this. The defense sector generated around €2.1 billion ($2.4 billion) in revenue last year, according to Jose Neves of the industry association, AED Cluster Portugal, which involves more than 160 Portuguese organizations working in aeronautics, space and defense. "And the trend is

Conscientious objection requests rise in Germany

Skip next section Once-daily rule on gasoline price rises driving up costs for motorists — economists April 27, 2026 Once-daily rule on gasoline price rises driving up costs for motorists — economists As is the case across the world, German motorists are facing high fuel costsImage: Caro Kadatz/picture alliance Rules introduced at German gas stations

India heat wave: Delhi to get relief, others swelter

Skip next section WATCH: India's quick-commerce boom comes with human cost April 27, 2026 WATCH: India's quick-commerce boom comes with human cost India's quick-commerce boom promises 10-minute deliveries. But for delivery riders, it means long hours, low pay and constant risk. A ground report from Delhi on the people powering this multibillion-dollar industry. India's quick-commerce

Iran war deadline heats up Trump-Congress showdown

Donald Trump likes to convey the impression of being a strong president who fully exercises the powers granted to him under the US Constitution. As commander-in-chief of the armed forces, he is allowed to initiate a military operation but must formally notify Congress within 48 hours. In the case of the Iran war, he did do this
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