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Axios

News organization cited for reporting on US foreign policy and geopolitical developments, including intelligence sources on Cuba.

2026-04-302026-06-26

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  1. June 2026
  2. Joy Online

    President Donald Trump said he might have viewed the artificial intelligence company Anthropic as a national security threat last week, but he no longer does, according to an interview with “The Axios Show” published on Friday.

    Trump tells Axios he no longer views Anthropic as national security threat
  3. Joy Online

    Last week, Trump told an Axios journalist that he had called Netanyahu “effing crazy” in a phone conversation, saying he had been “a little bit perturbed at his constantly fighting with Lebanon”.

    JD Vance says Netanyahu “has gotten some things wrong” as US-Israel tensions surface
  4. Joy Online

    Trump told Axios in an interview published on Monday that he warned ​Netanyahu that he might ​find himself fighting alone ⁠if he went back to war with Iran.

    Oil rises slightly as investors await clarity after Iran-Israel halt attacks
  5. Joy Online

    Trump told Netanyahu during the call to refrain from further strikes because “we are close to doing something good in terms of a deal,” according to a U.S. official quoted by Axios.

    Israel hits Iran with new strikes despite Trump admonition
  6. Joy Online

    US President Donald Trump has reportedly told news outlet Axios that he will urge Israel “not to retaliate”, despite the country’s military saying it will “strike the enemy” as soon as the order is given.

    Oil prices edge higher after strikes on Israel test ceasefire
  7. Joy Online

    Trump was asked by a journalist about an Axios report that he had called Netanyahu “effing crazy” and accused him of ingratitude during a phone call on Monday.

    ‘Crazy’ phone call between Trump and Netanyahu complicates Iran talks
  8. Joy Online

    US news outlet Axios cited two US officials as saying that Trump later “lashed out at” Netanyahu in “an expletive-laden call”, and told him not to follow through on his plan.

    Israel strikes southern Lebanon but partial truce with Hezbollah appears to hold
  9. Joy Online

    The latest iteration of the deal, first reported by Axios on Saturday, includes a 60-day cessation of violence, a call to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and a framework to reopen negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program, according to CBS.

    Trump seeking edits to US-Iran deal, US media report
  10. May 2026
  11. Joy Online

    According to news platform Axios, Trump is expected to hold ​a ​meeting on ⁠Tuesday ​with his ​top national security advisers to ​discuss the ​options for military ‌action ⁠regarding Iran.

    Oil price slumps as Trump says he called off Iran attacks
  12. Joy Online

    He is expected to hold ​a ​meeting on ⁠Tuesday ​with his ​top national security advisers to ​discuss the ​options for military ‌action ⁠regarding Iran, according to news platform Axios.

    Global oil prices and bond yields rise after Trump warns Iran over stalled peace talks

Monday 22 June

  1. Trump no longer views AI firm Anthropic as national security threat

    Trump told Axios in a Friday interview that while he may have viewed Anthropic as a national security threat a week ago, he no longer does. The company disabled access to its advanced AI models for all users after Trump ordered it to block foreign nationals, and senior staff met with Trump administration officials this week to discuss the dispute.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 11 June

  1. US Vice-President Vance criticizes Netanyahu over policy misalignment

    US Vice-President JD Vance said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "has certainly gotten some things wrong," citing misalignment between Israeli and American interests, as tensions have emerged between the two allies over recent weeks regarding military action in Lebanon and Iran policy.

    11 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Oil prices rise modestly as Iran-Israel tensions ease temporarily

    Brent crude and U.S. West Texas Intermediate prices rose slightly after Iran and Israel halted attacks following an appeal from U.S. President Donald Trump, though investors remain uncertain whether the truce will hold given lingering geopolitical tensions and the possibility of resumed strikes.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 8 June

  1. Israel strikes Iran military targets despite Trump opposition

    Israel carried out strikes on military targets in western and central Iran on Monday, hours after U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly told Prime Minister Netanyahu to refrain from further attacks. Trump said the strikes would not affect U.S. peace talks with Tehran, insisting he "calls the shots," but the latest hostilities and Iranian retaliation have put negotiations at risk.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 7 June

  1. Oil prices rise after Iran fires missiles at Israel

    Brent crude jumped 2.6% to $95.50 a barrel and US crude rose 2.5% to $92.75 after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired missiles at Israel, marking the first such attack since a ceasefire agreed in April. US President Donald Trump reportedly told Israel not to retaliate, saying he is close to a final deal with Iran and does not want it to be undermined.

    7 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Trump clashes with Netanyahu over Lebanon military action

    Donald Trump has reportedly clashed with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over military action in Lebanon, with Trump calling him "effing crazy" during a Monday phone call. The dispute threatens to complicate Trump's efforts to broker a deal extending the US-Iran ceasefire and reopening talks on Tehran's nuclear programme.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Israel attacks southern Lebanon; partial Hezbollah truce reportedly holds

    Israel continued strikes in southern Lebanon on Tuesday but avoided Beirut under a partial ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah announced by US President Donald Trump, under which Israeli forces would not bomb the capital in exchange for Hezbollah not attacking Israel. Israeli air strikes hit a hospital in Tyre on Monday, killing four people and injuring 127, including 39 hospital staff.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 1 June

  1. Trump requests edits to US-Iran ceasefire deal framework

    President Trump has requested edits to a proposed US-Iran deal involving the Strait of Hormuz and uranium removal, as negotiations continue toward a ceasefire framework that would include a 60-day halt to violence and potential sanctions relief to Iran.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Oil price falls as Trump cancels planned Iran military action

    Brent crude oil dropped from $112 to $109 per barrel after US President Donald Trump announced he was holding off a military attack on Iran planned for Tuesday, at the request of Gulf states. Energy markets have been volatile following Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes, a key shipping route through which about a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas passes.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 18 May

  1. Oil prices rise as Trump pressures Iran in stalled peace talks

    Oil prices rose after US President Donald Trump warned Iran the "clock is ticking" over stalled peace talks. Brent crude increased 1.7% to $111.13 and US-traded oil rose 2.1% to $107.62, amid broader concerns about inflation and a backdrop of tensions in the Middle East.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Cuba denies drone threat, accuses US of fabricating intervention case

    Cuba's foreign minister Bruno Rodríguez has accused the US of building a "fraudulent case" for military intervention after Axios reported, citing classified intelligence, that Cuba possessed 300 attack drones and was discussing striking US targets including Florida. Rodríguez stressed that Havana "neither threatens nor desires war."

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Oil prices rise as Trump escalates Iran peace talk pressure

    Oil prices rose on Monday after US President Donald Trump warned Iran the "clock is ticking" on stalled peace talks, with Brent crude up 1.85% at $111.28 and US-traded oil up 2.32% at $107.87. Energy markets have been volatile since Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz on 28 February in retaliation for US and Israeli strikes, disrupting about a fifth of global oil and LNG shipments.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Trump rejects Iran's proposal to end war as totally unacceptable

    President Trump dismissed Iran's response to US proposals to end the war, calling it "totally unacceptable." Iran's proposal, sent via Pakistan as mediator, included an immediate ceasefire on all fronts, a halt to the US naval blockade of Iranian ports, and guarantees against further attacks on Iran.

    12 May 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 11 May

  1. Trump rejects Iran ceasefire proposal as "totally unacceptable"

    US President Donald Trump has said the month-long ceasefire between the US and Iran is on "massive life support" and rejected Iran's counter-offer to end the war as "totally unacceptable." Iran's proposal includes an immediate end to the war on all fronts, a halt to the US naval blockade, and guarantees against further attacks.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Global oil prices forecast to stay above $100 this year

    JP Morgan predicts oil will remain in the "low $100s" for much of the year even if the Strait of Hormuz reopens soon, as supplies would not return to normal service quickly. Brent crude rose above $105 a barrel following tensions between the US and Iran over ceasefire negotiations.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Trump rejects Iran's proposal to end war

    President Donald Trump has dismissed Iran's response to US proposals to end the war as "totally unacceptable". Iran's proposal, sent via Pakistan as mediator, included an immediate end to the war on all fronts, a halt to a US naval blockade, and guarantees of no further attacks on Iran.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Oil prices surge as Trump rejects Iran's war-ending proposal

    Oil prices rose sharply in Asian trading after President Trump dismissed Iran's response to US proposals to end the war as "totally unacceptable." Iran, responding through Pakistan as mediator, called for an immediate end to the conflict and guarantees against further US-Israeli attacks, while Brent crude rose 3.8% to $105.20 a barrel and US crude increased 4% to $99.30.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 8 May

  1. Trump says US-Iran ceasefire remains after Strait of Hormuz fire

    The US and Iran exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz late Thursday, with each side blaming the other for initiating attacks. Trump said the ceasefire remains in place despite the flare-up, which comes as Iran considers a US proposal to end the war.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 7 May

  1. Oil prices rise as investors assess Middle East peace prospects

    Brent crude and U.S. West Texas Intermediate each gained 0.8% on Thursday, rebounding from Wednesday's 7% slump as investors weighed the likelihood of a Middle East peace deal. Peace negotiations are expected to continue until next week's U.S.-China summit, with analysts indicating oil prices will likely remain elevated.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Iran considering US 14-point proposal to end war

    Iran says a US proposal to end the war is "still being considered," with the White House reportedly working on a 14-point memorandum of understanding that could include suspension of Iranian nuclear enrichment, lifting of sanctions, and restoring free transit through the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump said the US has had "very good talks with Iran in the last 24 hours" and that a deal is possible.

    7 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 6 May

  1. Oil prices drop on reports of US-Iran deal

    Brent crude futures fell below $102 a barrel following reports that the US and Iran are close to a deal to end their war, with the US reportedly working toward a one-page document to end the conflict and enable nuclear negotiations. Oil prices remain elevated compared to pre-conflict levels of around $70 a barrel, as tensions over Iran's threats to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz—through which about a fifth of global oil and gas shipments usually pass—have disrupted regional production and transportation.

    6 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 4 May

  1. Meta removes lawyer ads recruiting social media addiction plaintiffs

    US senators Marsha Blackburn and Amy Klobuchar criticized Meta for removing advertisements by attorneys seeking clients in social media addiction lawsuits. Meta said it removed the ads to defend itself against the lawsuits and prevent trial lawyers from profiting using its platforms.

    4 May 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 30 April

  1. Oil prices spike on Iran military action reports

    Brent crude rose to its highest level since 2022, touching $126.31 a barrel, after reports that the US military plans to brief President Trump on potential military action against Iran. Energy prices have been rising as peace talks stall and the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, with about 20% of the world's oil and LNG typically passing through the waterway.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Brent crude rises on U.S. military options against Iran reports

    Brent oil prices rose as much as 7% on Thursday following reports that the U.S. is considering potential military action against Iran to break a deadlock in nuclear negotiations, raising concerns about further disruptions to Middle East energy exports. The June Brent contract rose $6.81 to $124.84 a barrel, with both Brent and WTI benchmarks on track for their fourth consecutive month of gains.

    30 April 2026 · Joy Online

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