Berlin [Germany], May 4 (ANI): German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called the United States its most important partner in the North Atlantic Alliance, days after criticising President Donald Trump over Washington's handling of the conflict in West Asia.
Tehran [Iran], May 4 (ANI): The Head of the Iranian Parliament's National Security Committee, Ebrahim Azizi, has warned the United States against intervening in maritime operations in the Strait of Hormuz, saying any such move would be viewed as a 'violation of the ceasefire' framework.
Washington DC [US], May 4 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) said that his representatives are having 'very positive' discussions, signalling continued diplomatic engagement even as both sides exchange competing proposals on regional tensions.
Germany calls US key Nato partner amid tensions German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the United States remains Germany’s “most important partner in the North Atlantic Alliance”, in a post on X, as Germany seeks to ease tensions following plans to withdraw US troops. His remarks come after Washington announced a reduction of about 5,000 troops from Germany. The move, ordered by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, has been seen as a response to disagreements over the war involving Iran.
UN rapporteur warns of ‘Israelisation of Europe’ Francesca Albanese said Israel is using its relationship with Greece to advance its regional aims, warning of a broader “Israelisation of Europe”. Speaking in Athens, she said: “You think that you have chosen Israel in order to secure peace from your eternal enemy. I don’t think so.
Tel Aviv [Israel], May 4 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran's latest proposal aimed at resolving the ongoing regional conflict, saying the offer is 'not acceptable', as reported by The Times of Israel. According to the Israeli news platform, Trump made the statement during a brief phone call with Kan News correspondent Nathan Guttman.
Tehran [Iran], May 4 (ANI): Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei on Sunday said that Tehran has received Washington's response to Iran's proposal through Pakistan. Speaking in an interview with the Iranian state broadcaster SNN TV, Baghaei said, 'The United States' view on Tehran's proposal via Pakistan has reached Iran.
WASHINGTON, D. C. : More than two months into a conflict with no clear military or diplomatic victory, Donald Trump now faces the risk that the standoff with Iran could continue indefinitely, potentially creating an even bigger problem for the United States and the world than before the war began.
Israel has encouraged the US president to attack the Islamic Republic during both of his terms, John Bolton has said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has encouraged President Donald Trump to carry out a regime change operation in Iran for many years, former US National Security Adviser John
Trump rejects Iran proposal, urges pardon for Netanyahu from corruption charges US President Donald Trump has dismissed Iran’s latest proposal, describing it as unacceptable after reviewing the details. Speaking to Israeli outlet Kan News, Trump said he had examined the plan in full. “I’ve studied it, I’ve studied everything – it’s not acceptable,” he reportedly said.
Trump to review Iran peace proposal, signals strong doubts US President Donald Trump says he will review a newly submitted peace proposal from Iran, while casting doubt on whether it meets Washington’s expectations. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote: “I will soon be reviewing the plan that Iran has just sent to us, but can’t imagine that it would be acceptable in that they have not yet paid a big enough price for what they have done to Humanity, and the World, over the last 47 years. ” The comments follow reports in Iranian media that Tehran has put forward a 14-point plan through mediators aimed at securing a permanent end to the war.
Iran reviewing US response to 14-point plan, says spokesperson Iran has received Washington’s response to its 14-point proposal, delivered via Pakistan, according to Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baqaei. Baqaei told Iranian media that officials in Tehran are now assessing the US position following the exchange. He said the proposal is focused solely on bringing the war to an end and does not cover nuclear negotiations at this stage.
The comments came one day after President Trump flatly rejected the proposal. He later clarified he was only briefed on the “concept of the deal.
The US president has vowed to reduce the American military footprint on the continent after feuding with European leaders over the Iran war The Pentagon has ordered the withdrawal of approximately 5,000 troops from Germany, with US President Donald Trump warning that the pullout could only be the beginning.
Creatives reportedly fear that the US-led military bloc is moving to influence TV and film industry professionals NATO is holding closed-door consultations with TV and film industry professionals across Europe and the US, The Guardian reported on Sunday. The move has prompted accusations that the bloc is working to leverage the arts for "fear mongering" and "propaganda," it added.
Germany urges Iran to reopen Hormuz, says nothing about US blockade Germany’s foreign minister Johann Wadephul has called on Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and dismantle its nuclear programme, following talks with his Iranian counterpart. Iran a right under international law to pursue nuclear enrichment and it has denied having a nuclear weapons programme. In a post on X, Wadephul said Berlin remains aligned with Washington on Iran policy.
Gaza cannot be rebuilt until Palestinians control their own political future Submitted by Alaa Tartir on Thu, 04/23/2026 - 20:16 As Israel uses reconstruction to impose new colonial conditions on Gaza, Palestinian-led political renewal rather than outside frameworks is the only path to genuine recovery Palestinians walk past an electoral candidate's list in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, on 18 April 2026 (Haseeb Alwazeer/Reuters) Off After Israel and its international backers have destroyed the Gaza Strip over the past 30 months, their primary focus has shifted to shaping the intricate features of the next phase. This effort aims to ensure ultimate dominance and control by imposing macrostructures and conditions for the "day after", entrenching settler-colonial schemes under the guise of a so-called ceasefire and reconstruction. Instead of accountability and submission to the rule of law, Israel and its supporters continue to impose the logic of coercive force.
Vienna [Austria], May 3 (ANI): Seven OPEC+ countries have decided to increase their oil production cap by 188,000 barrels per day in June, in response to the withdrawal of the United Arab Emirates from the bloc, OPEC said in a statement on Sunday.
New Delhi [India], May 3 (ANI): Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Sunday clarified the government's stance on the recent increase in Hajj airfares, stating that the central government intervened to significantly reduce the hike originally proposed by airlines following geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
Trump: Iran has 'not yet paid a big enough price' In a post on his Truth Social platform late on Sunday night, US President Donald Trump said he was reviewing a plan for peace sent by Iran but he couldn't imagine "that it would be acceptable in that they have not yet paid a big enough price for what they have done to Humanity, and the World, over the last 47 years". Iran issued a 14-point proposal that Trump initially said he was reviewing, while adding that US and Israeli strikes could resume if Tehran "misbehaves".
