U.S. consumer sentiment drops for third straight month
U. S. consumer sentiment is now just below the previous historical low seen in June 2022, the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers showed.
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Hope for US-Iran deal faces hardliner hostility in Tehran
Hope for a limited US-Iran agreement gained momentum Friday as regional mediators intensified efforts to stabilize the ceasefire, but the fragile diplomacy faced hostility from Iranian hardliners who cast negotiations as a prelude to renewed conflict.
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Hamas official says Israel aims to end Palestinian presence in Gaza
Hamas official says Israel aims to end Palestinian presence in Gaza Senior Hamas official Osama Hamdan said Israel’s military campaign in Gaza goes beyond occupation and is aimed at ending the Palestinian presence in the territory. Speaking to Drop Site News, Hamdan said Israel was attempting to convince Palestinians that they have no future in their homeland and that leaving was the only option. Hamdan rejected calls for Hamas to disarm under those conditions, saying resistance remained “the best protection for the Palestinian cause”.
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Rights advocate challenges UK minister over Israel policy
Rights advocate challenges UK minister over Israel policy Director of the International Centre of Justice for Palestinians, Tayab Ali, has publicly challenged UK Home Secretary Yvette Cooper over what he described as a contradiction between Britain’s stated concern for Gaza and its continued military cooperation with Israel. Ali, who is a prominent international lawyer, cited Cooper’s remarks at the Global Partnerships Conference, where she said Gaza’s healthcare system had collapsed and pledged continued efforts to secure humanitarian access. In a post on social media, Ali argued that the UK continued to cooperate militarily with Israel while shielding what he described as Israeli war criminals from accountability.
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States unable to agree on nuclear nonproliferation goals at UN conference
States unable to agree on nuclear nonproliferation goals at UN conference UN member states failed to reach an agreement after four weeks of negotiations on nuclear nonproliferation and disarmament goals, according to the diplomat leading the talks. Do Hung Viet, president of the conference, told reporters in New York that despite extensive efforts, participants were unable to achieve consensus on a final substantive document. Negotiators had been reviewing the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, under which 191 countries agreed to limit recognised nuclear weapons states to China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States.
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US' "excessive demands" blocking truce: Iran
Tehran [Iran], May 23 (ANI): Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told AntOnio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, that Washington's 'excessive demands' are the main obstacle to ongoing peace negotiations, Al Jazeera reported.
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US VP Vance calls Tulsi Gabbard "patriot" following resignation as DNI; prays for her husband after cancer diagnosis
Washington DC [US], May 23 (ANI): US Vice President JD Vance on Friday (local time) lauded Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, calling her a patriot following her resignation. Vance expressed condolences and wished her husband well after he was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer. In a post on X, he said, 'Tulsi is a patriot, a great asset to the administration, and a dear friend.
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US pauses $14bn Taiwan arms sale amid Iran war, navy says
US pauses $14bn Taiwan arms sale amid Iran war, navy says The United States has put a proposed $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan on hold to preserve munitions needed for its ongoing military campaign against Iran, acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao told a Senate hearing. Cao said the pause was intended to ensure the US military had sufficient weapons stockpiles for Operation Epic Fury, the campaign against Iran. “Right now we’re doing a pause in order to make sure we have the munitions we need for Epic Fury,” Cao said.
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"Hello Greenland!" Trump posts pic against Nuuk skyline
Washington DC [US], May 23 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) shared a bizarre image of himself overlooking Greenland amid tensions with the nation. Trump captioned the image, 'Hello, Greenland! ' This comes after Louisiana's Attorney General and US Special Envoy to Greenland, Jeff Landry's, visit to the nation.
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US preparing for fresh strikes on Iran even as talks continued: Report
Washington DC [US], May 23 (ANI): US President Donald Trump's administration on Friday (local time) was preparing for a fresh round of military strikes against Iran, sources with direct knowledge of the planning told CBS News. No final decision on strikes had been reached, the sources told CBS News.
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Trump says US earned back Iran war costs through Venezuela oil
Trump says US earned back Iran war costs through Venezuela oil US President Donald Trump said revenues from Venezuelan oil had more than offset the cost of the US war on Iran, claiming the gains had paid for the conflict “about 25 times over”. Speaking during a public address, Trump pointed to US actions involving Venezuela as evidence that his administration’s policies had produced significant economic benefits. “How did we do in Venezuela?
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"Hello Greenland!" Trump posts his pic against Nuuk skyline
Washington DC [US], May 23 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) shared a bizarre image of himself overlooking Greenland amid tensions with the nation. Trump captioned the image, 'Hello, Greenland! ' This comes after Louisiana's Attorney General and US Special Envoy to Greenland, Jeff Landry's, visit to the nation.
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US lawmaker seeks fuel-tax suspension amid rising prices
US lawmaker seeks fuel-tax suspension amid rising prices California Congressman Mark Levin said rising fuel prices linked to the US war on Iran are placing a growing burden on American families and businesses, and announced support for legislation to suspend the federal gasoline tax through October 2026. In a post on X, Levin said the conflict had caused gas prices to surge, increasing costs for commuters, parents and small businesses. The proposed measure would temporarily suspend the federal gas tax of 18.
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Qatar and Saudi Arabia back de-escalation efforts in Iran-US negotiations
Qatar and Saudi Arabia back de-escalation efforts in Iran-US negotiations Qatari Prime Minister and foreign minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani held discussions with the foreign ministers of Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Jordan on ongoing Pakistan-led mediation efforts between the United States and Iran, according to Qatar’s foreign ministry. In a summary of Sheikh Mohammed’s call with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Al Jazeera reported that both sides stressed the importance of resolving regional crises through peaceful dialogue and coordinating diplomatic efforts to support de-escalation. The talks come as a Qatari delegation remains in Tehran to support the mediation initiative.
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Trump skips son's wedding amid reported Iran strike preparations
The US president said he must remain at the White House due to "circumstances pertaining to Government" US President Donald Trump has abruptly canceled plans to attend his son Donald Trump Jr.
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Trump skips sons wedding amid reported Iran strike preparations
The US president said he must remain at the White House due to circumstances pertaining to Government US President Donald Trump has abruptly canceled plans to attend his son Donald Trump Jr. 's wedding this weekend, saying he must remain in Washington as his administration reportedly prepares for possible new strikes on Iran.
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Excessive US demands hindering peace talks, Iran tells UN chief
Excessive US demands hindering peace talks, Iran tells UN chief Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi told UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that Washington’s “excessive demands” remain the main obstacle to ongoing peace negotiations, Tasnim news reported. Araghchi, in a phone call with Guterres, said the United States had repeatedly undermined diplomacy through broken promises, contradictory positions and military actions, but added that Iran was continuing to engage seriously in Pakistan-mediated talks. Guterres rejected the use of force against any country’s sovereignty and called for diplomacy to help restore regional stability, the report said.
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Iran praises Tulsi Gabbard's work after her resignation
Yerevan [Armenia], May 23 (ANI): The resignation of Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence (DNI) saw reactions from several US leaders, but it drew praise from an unlikely source: Iran. Iranian Embassy in Armenia on Saturday lauded Gabbard for speaking the 'truth' about Iran that US President Donald Trump was uncomfortable with.
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Trump to miss son's wedding, says he needs to remain at White House during "important period of time"
Washington DC [US], May 23 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that he will be missing his son Donald Trump Jr's wedding owing to oozing twists and turns in the international community.
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Nine nations condemn Israeli settlement expansion in West Bank
Nine nations condemn Israeli settlement expansion in West Bank The Palestinian Authority presidency welcomed a joint statement by nine Western countries condemning Israel’s settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank, describing it as “an important step in the right direction”. The statement specifically warned against the controversial E1 project, which would link the illegal Maale Adumim settlement to Jerusalem. Palestinian officials urged countries to follow their criticism with concrete measures to pressure Israel into halting settlement expansion and other policies in the occupied territory.
