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Trump says deadline for Congress to approve Iran war doesn't apply
The message from President Trump effectively skirts a May 1 legal deadline to gain approval from members of Congress to continue the war with Iran
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Trump lifts tariffs on British whisky to toast departing King Charles
The President said he would soon be removing tariffs and restrictions related to Scotland's ability to work with Kentucky on whisky and bourbon
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Iran 'dying to make a deal': Trump calls conflict a 'military operation'
Trump's remarks came at a time when Iran threatened fresh strikes if the US resumed the war which has been paused since the warring sides agreed to a ceasefire on April 8
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Trump signals openness to reducing US troops in Spain, Italy amid tensions
Trump's comments were the latest in his attacks on European allies for not doing enough to pay for their own defence and support the US war in Iran
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Trump admin says war in Iran has been 'terminated' before 60-day deadline
While the ceasefire has since been extended, Iran maintains its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, and the US Navy is maintaining a blockade to prevent Iran's oil tankers from getting out
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Trump to remove scotch whiskey tariffs in 'honour' of UK royals' visit
Trump added that the decision was driven by longstanding trade ties between the two regions, particularly in barrel production and the whiskey supply chain
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Why Powell chose a high-stakes path to stay at Fed after chair term ends
The question now is whether Powell's continued presence at the Fed will further inflame tensions between the administra- tion and the central bank
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Putin offered to help US on Iran's uranium in potential nuclear deal: Trump
Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the Iran war in a phone call with Trump on Wednesday, with the Kremlin stressing the 'dire consequences' if hostilities resumed
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Democrats probe as Trump OKs nearly $2 bn payout to end wind projects
In the latest deals announced Monday, the administration said Bluepoint Wind and Golden State Wind agreed to end their leases in exchange for reimbursements totaling nearly $900 million
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Trump expresses 'disappointment' with Nato allies; lauds King Charles III
The King also reaffirmed support for Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia, noting that enduring partnerships between Europe and North America are essential to maintaining global stability
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Trump weighing reduction of US troop presence in Germany after Iran feud
Merz had said earlier Wednesday that his personal relationship with Trump remained 'as good as ever,' but he had 'had doubts from the very beginning about what was started there with the war in Iran'
Powell plans to stay on at Fed after term, cites legal action by Trump team
Powell's decision to stay denies President Donald Trump a chance to fill a seat on the central bank's seven-member governing board with his own appointee
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King Charles meets top company CEOs in bid to promote US-UK investment
The British monarch and his wife, Queen Camilla, focused on economic and cultural exchanges on the third day of a visit timed to mark the 250th anniversary of America's independence
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Trump rejects Iran's Hormuz offer, to keep blockade until deal is reached
Trump said he had rejected a recent proposal from Iran to reopen the strait but that would have delayed talks on the nuclear issue until later
Better get smart soon: Trump warns Iran on nuclear deal amid stalled talks
The President's remarks come at a time of heightened regional tension and a continued diplomatic stalemate
Trump claims King Charles aligns with US against Iran's nuclear ambitions
Trump claimed that the US remains resolute in its mission to prevent Tehran from achieving atomic capabilities, suggesting the King shared this conviction
Iran proposes 3-stage plan to reopen Hormuz in exchange for US blockade end
The strategic overture seeks to dismantle the current geopolitical stalemate and revitalise stalled negotiations
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US State Department to issue special passports featuring Trump's image
The redesigned passports will carry Trump's portrait overlaid on the Declaration of Independence on the inside cover, along with his signature in gold at the bottom
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Beneath King Charles's jokes and decorum, there is subtle rebuttal to Trump
King Charles III gently pushed back against President Trump's attacks on Britain and Nato
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Trump unhappy with peace proposal, says Iran 'figuring out its leadership'
Iran's most recent offer for resolving the two-month war would set aside discussion of its nuclear programme until the conflict was concluded and shipping disputes resolved