Gas prices in the U.S. rose to about $4.18 per gallon—the highest since 2022—amid stalled U.S.–Iran talks.

Oil prices have surged (up over 40% since February) due to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.

Source: NYT

A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Donald Trump’s approval rating has fallen to 34%, the lowest of his current term.

The drop is driven by public dissatisfaction with rising living costs and the U.S. conflict with Iran.

NEW: U.S. intelligence agencies are assessing how Iran might respond if Trump declares victory and scales back the ongoing war.

Early assessments suggest Iran could see a U.S. withdrawal as a win.

Source: Reuters

Iran has used the ceasefire to recover and redeploy weapons—like launchers, drones, and munitions—that were previously buried by U.S. and Israeli strikes.

Source: Reuters

Acting U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Julie Davis is expected to step down soon, reportedly over disagreements with Trump on declining U.S. support for Ukraine.

Source: FT

Kim Jong Un praised soldiers who took their own lives to avoid capture while fighting in Russia’s Kursk region.

He described them as “heroes” who “unhesitatingly chose the path of self-destruction and suicide to defend great honor.”

Source: Reuters

CBS News fired its London bureau chief Claire Day after reported clashes with editor-in-chief Bari Weiss over Middle East coverage.

Day, a longtime CBS journalist, had pushed for more balanced reporting on Gaza and Iran, while Weiss—known for strong pro-Israel views—reportedly disagreed.

Source: Haaretz

The Justice Department has indicted former FBI Director James Comey again, this time over a social media post showing seashells arranged as “86 47,” which critics interpreted as a threat against Trump.

Source: CNN

Canada is still reviewing its plan to buy 88 F-35 fighter jets, Defence Minister David McGuinty said.

The C$19 billion deal, announced in 2023, is under reassessment due to concerns about reliance on the U.S. defense industry raised by Prime Minister Carney.

Source: Reuters

The Trump administration has escalated its conflict with ABC by ordering early license reviews for the network’s TV stations, a rare move led by FCC chairman Brendan Carr.

The action comes as Trump pressures ABC to fire Jimmy Kimmel over controversial jokes.

The FCC says the review relates to an investigation into Disney’s diversity programs, but critics argue it’s retaliation for airing Kimmel’s show.

Source: CNN

India is set to receive its fourth S-400 air defence system from Russia by mid-May, with deployment expected by the end of the month.

A fifth S-400 unit is scheduled to arrive in November. The government has also approved buying five more systems to strengthen air defence.

Source: Hindustan Times

The World Bank warns that energy prices could surge 24% this year—the sharpest increase in four years—driven by war-related disruptions, particularly involving Iran.

A The New York Times focus group found that 9 of 12 Trump voters regret supporting him, with many giving his second term failing grades.

Participants cited harsh immigration policies, rising costs, and ongoing controversies as major disappointments.

Some described feeling “embarrassed,” “betrayed,” or even likened his leadership to a “dictator.”

Former classmates say Cole Tomas Allen, accused of attempting to assassinate Trump at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, was deeply religious in college but showed no signs of violence at the time.

At the California Institute of Technology, he was active in a Christian fellowship and known for serious Bible study and moral debates.

Friends recall him as principled, thoughtful, and sometimes rigid—but not dangerous.

Source: WaPo

A 500 million dollar superyacht linked to Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov crossed the Strait of Hormuz after maintenance in Dubai.

The vessel, Nord, sailed under a Russian flag on an approved route, with neither Iran nor the United States objecting.

Source: Reuters

King Charles III:

The bond of kinship and identity between America and the United Kingdom is priceless and eternal.

It is irreplaceable and unbreakable.

White House:

TWO KINGS. 👑

King Charles III:

The Christian faith is a firm anchor and daily inspiration that guides us...

King Charles III:

In the immediate aftermath of 9/11, when NATO invoked Article 5 for the first time and the UNSC was united in the face of terror, we answered the call together, as our people have done so for more than a century.

Shoulder to shoulder through two world wars, the Cold War, Afghanistan, and moments that have defined our shared security.

Today, that same unyielding resolve is needed for the defense of Ukraine and her most courageous people.

The Pentagon is asking Congress to formally rename the Department of Defense to the “Department of War,” estimating the change will cost about $52 million.

The proposal follows an executive order issued last September by Trump.

Source: The Hill

Serbia's President Aleksandar Vučić:

All these politicians were saying: the first attack in Europe, the first violation of territorial integrity happened in Ukraine.

No, it’s not true. It happened here.