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Trump marks 1st anniversary of 'no tax on tips' with McDonald's delivery
'This doesn't look staged, does it,' Trump joked as Sharon Simmons, a Door Dash Grandma, completed an unusual order, delivering the President's 'favourites' from the burger chain, at the Oval Office
 "Trump marks 1st anniversary of 'no tax on tips' with McDonald's delivery")
US, Iran mull second meeting in attempt to revive ceasefire talks
US President Donald Trump signalled his own openness to more talks earlier Monday, saying good people from Iran had reached out
 "US, Iran mull second meeting in attempt to revive ceasefire talks")
Pope Leo says he's not afraid of Trump after clash over Iran conflict
Speaking to other reporters, he added: "I have no fear of the Trump administration"
 "Pope Leo says he's not afraid of Trump after clash over Iran conflict")
'Right people' from Iran reached out: Trump as Hormuz blockade begins
Shortly before addressing reporters, Trump wrote on Truth Social that maritime activity in the strait had surged
 "'Right people' from Iran reached out: Trump as Hormuz blockade begins")
Trump warns Iranian 'fast-attack' ships near US blockade will be eliminated
He issued a stark warning that any such vessels approaching a US "blockade" would be "immediately eliminated," describing the response as "quick and brutal"
 "Trump warns Iranian 'fast-attack' ships near US blockade will be eliminated")
US judge dismisses Trump's $10 bn defamation suit against WSJ, Murdoch
The letter was subsequently released publicly by Congress, which subpoenaed the records from Epstein's estate
 "US judge dismisses Trump's $10 bn defamation suit against WSJ, Murdoch")
US to block Iranian ports along Strait of Hormuz: Decoding the impact
US forces will begin restricting Iran-linked ships in the Strait of Hormuz starting today. While others can pass, the move puts focus on key Gulf ports and risks to global oil supply routes
 "US to block Iranian ports along Strait of Hormuz: Decoding the impact")
UK, France to soon hold conference on Hormuz safe navigation, says Macron
France and UK will hold a conference in the coming days to build support for a multinational mission to ensure safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, Macron said, amid US-Iran tensions
 "UK, France to soon hold conference on Hormuz safe navigation, says Macron")
'No port in Gulf will be safe', warns Iran after US declares blockade
Earlier, US President Donald Trump said the US Navy would swiftly begin a blockade of ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz
 "'No port in Gulf will be safe', warns Iran after US declares blockade")
China denies arms supply to Iran, rejects US claims as 'ill-intended'
Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun rejected reports that Beijing is set to supply military hardware to Tehran
 "China denies arms supply to Iran, rejects US claims as 'ill-intended'")
From Berlin Blockade to Strait of Hormuz: A history of wartime blockades
As the US plans a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after failed Iran talks, here's a look at how wartime blockades -- from world wars to today -- have disrupted trade and daily life globally
 "From Berlin Blockade to Strait of Hormuz: A history of wartime blockades")
Rescued airmen from Iran are in 'good shape', we're proud of them: Trump
The two crew members of the F-15E Strike Eagle, the first lost to enemy fire in the monthlong war, had both ejected from the cockpit on April 3 after Iran's military struck their plane
 "Rescued airmen from Iran are in 'good shape', we're proud of them: Trump")
We pay trillions of dollars, they weren't there for us: Trump slams Nato
Trump said that the US spent trillions of dollars on guarding Europe against Russia
 "We pay trillions of dollars, they weren't there for us: Trump slams Nato")
Vance-led talks with Iran helped build goodwill despite no breakthrough
US negotiators realised early in the talks that Iran did not fully grasp the Trump administration's sweeping demand that any deal must ensure it never acquires a nuclear weapon
 "Vance-led talks with Iran helped build goodwill despite no breakthrough")
Ships with Iran oil anchor off India as Trump announces Hormuz blockade
India hasn't received Iranian oil since 2019, however, a waiver last month, allowed purchases of crude already on the water, a bid to ease the impact of West Asia on global supply
 "Ships with Iran oil anchor off India as Trump announces Hormuz blockade")
West Asia war: US blockade of Iran ports begins today as tensions rise
US Central Command said a blockade of Iranian ports will begin Monday at 10 am ET (7:30 pm IST); ships between non-Iranian ports can still pass Hormuz. Here are the top updates at 9 am IST
 "West Asia war: US blockade of Iran ports begins today as tensions rise")
'I don't care': Trump on going back to negotiation table with Iran
Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews, Trump claimed that Iran was in a 'very bad shape' and 'very desperate'
 "'I don't care': Trump on going back to negotiation table with Iran")
Trump hits out at Pope Leo XIV over his stance on crime, foreign policy
Pope Leo, the first US-born leader of the Catholic Church, has been an outspoken critic of the US-Israeli war on Iran and has also questioned Washington's approach to immigration
 "Trump hits out at Pope Leo XIV over his stance on crime, foreign policy")
Trump considering fresh military strikes on Iran after peace talks fail
After 21-hour talks fail, Trump weighs strikes, Hormuz blockade and naval action as Iran's refusal to abandon its nuclear programme stalls negotiations
Trump's blockade of Strait of Hormuz risks deeper crisis for Asia
Governments across the region are scrambling for alternative oil and gas, cutting energy use with warmer AC settings and rolling out measures to cushion the impact on consumers and businesses
 "Trump's blockade of Strait of Hormuz risks deeper crisis for Asia")