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Trump prefers not to strike Iran even as frustration over talks mounts
Speaking in Florida, Trump said, 'Maybe we're better off not making a deal at all,' without elaborating, he added, 'we can't let this thing go on'
 "Trump prefers not to strike Iran even as frustration over talks mounts")
US could 'take over Cuba almost immediately', says Trump, widens sanctions
Measures target officials, security-linked entities and key sectors, with scope for action against foreign firms; Havana rejects the move as unlawful and says it will not be intimidated
 "US could 'take over Cuba almost immediately', says Trump, widens sanctions")
Gulf, Europe would have been blown to pieces: Trump on Iran nuclear threat
He also said that Iran's military capacity had been significantly degraded, with the claim that the Iranian leadership had been weakened
 "Gulf, Europe would have been blown to pieces: Trump on Iran nuclear threat")
'Final proposal' to rescue Spirit Airlines under consideration: Trump
Trump suggested the government would be able to resell the airline known for its bright yellow planes and "no frills" service for a profit once oil prices driven up by the Iran war come down
Trump's pick for surgeon general has both praised and criticised his govt
Saphier has been a more vocal advocate for vaccination than Kennedy, and at times she has criticised the Trump administration's handling of health issues as 'embarrassing'
 "Trump's pick for surgeon general has both praised and criticised his govt")
US approves $8.6 bn arms sales to West Asian allies amid Iran tensions
The approvals come as the US and Israel's war against Iran entered its ninth week since the conflict began, and more than three weeks after a fragile ceasefire took effect
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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
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
 "Trump lifts tariffs on British whisky to toast departing King Charles")
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
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
 "Trump signals openness to reducing US troops in Spain, Italy amid tensions")
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
 "Trump admin says war in Iran has been 'terminated' before 60-day deadline")
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
 "Trump expresses 'disappointment' with Nato allies; lauds King Charles III")
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
 "Powell plans to stay on at Fed after term, cites legal action by Trump team")
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