POLITICSTrump says US to begin escorting ships in Strait of HormuzUS President Donald Trump has announced a naval mission to escort stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz.Al Jazeera·May 4, 2026
POLITICSRudy Giuliani, former New York mayor and Trump lawyer, hospitalized in critical conditionPresident Donald Trump called Rudy Giuliani a "True Warrior, and the Best Mayor in the History of New York City, BY FAR," in a Truth Social post.CNBC·May 4, 2026
POLITICSFrench left-wing’s Melenchon says he will run for president in 2027Melenchon says he will make fourth bid for presidency with President Macron term-limited and Le Pen facing ban.Al Jazeera·May 3, 2026
POLITICSIs Mali’s military government losing control?A coalition of armed groups and rebels challenges the military government's authority.Al Jazeera·May 3, 2026
POLITICSTrump Faces the Complicated Reality of a Costly, Unpopular War in IranPresident Trump’s predictions of a relatively short-term conflict with minimal economic consequences appear to be crumbling.NY Times·May 3, 2026
POLITICSReggie Fils-Aimé says Amazon once asked Nintendo to break the lawWay back in the DS days, Nintendo decided to stop selling to Amazon. During a recent lecture at NYU, former Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aimé said it was because Amazon was seeking preferential treatment that would have hurt its relationship with other retailers, and potentially brThe Verge·May 3, 2026
POLITICSHe recorded his quest for tariff refunds. It shows why billions may never get repaidAfter the Supreme Court struck down most of President Trump's tariffs, Richard Brown began lining up the paperwork he needed to get his refund. Experts say many businesses may never get their money back.NPR·May 3, 2026
POLITICSWith Iran, the U.S. Stands to Lose Its Reputation, Its Friends or Its SoulPresident Trump has overextended the empire dangerously.NY Times·May 3, 2026
POLITICSGermany says US troop withdrawal 'foreseeable' as Trump warns of more 'cuts'In the US, two senior Republicans voice concern over President Trump's decision to pull out 5,000 troops.BBC News·May 3, 2026
POLITICSUS approves $8.6bn in arms sales to Middle East alliesUS State Department cites emergency circumstances to fast-track sales without the approval of Congress.Al Jazeera·May 3, 2026
POLITICSTrump expresses doubt that Iran’s peace proposal is ‘acceptable’US president says he is considering the 14-point peace plan, but warns strikes could resume if Tehran 'misbehaves'.Al Jazeera·May 3, 2026
POLITICS'Godspeed my friend': Inside the final hours of Spirit AirlinesSpirit Airlines ceased operations overnight after a failed government bailout.CNBC·May 3, 2026
