King Charles III delivers a rare address to a joint session of the US Congress during a state visit, urging unity between the UK and US amid transatlantic diplomatic tensions.
President Trump expresses skepticism toward Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting the blockade, dimming prospects for a near-term end to the conflict.
Trump is considering an Iran peace proposal as US-Iran talks hit an impasse. German Chancellor Merz says the US is ‘being humiliated by Iran’ as European patience wears thin. Meanwhile, a Russia-linked superyacht sails through the Hormuz blockade.
Seoul High Court increases former first lady Kim Keon Hee’s sentence from 20 months to 4 years for stock manipulation and bribery charges.
Iran proposes reopening the Strait of Hormuz if the US lifts its blockade, while deferring nuclear negotiations. Trump and his national security team are skeptical of the offer.
The UK Home Office is appealing a High Court ruling that found the proscription of Palestine Action as a terrorist organization was unlawful.
The UAE announced it will formally exit OPEC and OPEC+ on May 1, marking the most dramatic member departure in the organization’s history and threatening to reshape global energy dynamics.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive in Washington for a state visit, during which the King will deliver a historic speech to the US Congress and meet with President Trump amid a delicate political atmosphere.
US Secretary of State Rubio formally rejects Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, insisting nuclear issues must be resolved first, leaving negotiations at a standstill.
The death toll from a train collision on the outskirts of Indonesia’s capital Jakarta has risen to 14, with rescue workers continuing efforts to free people trapped in the wreckage.