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President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman – a US ally – if it “gets in the way” of his administration’s own talks with Iran, Fox News reports. …
Trump threatens to bomb US ally Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ over Iran dealJoy Online
President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman – a US ally – if it “gets in the way” of his administration’s own talks with Iran, Fox News reports. …
Trump threatens Oman over Iran talks as efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz continueJoy Online
… In an interview with Fox News on Wednesday, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller – who called Leavitt a “close friend” and “role model”. …
Trump says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave postJoy Online
… The Fox News morning programme debated it, with co-host Charles Hurt saying he supported physical discipline. …
Canada flight cancelled after child refuses to wear seat beltJoy Online
… Earlier this week, US President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran “could be soon”, but Vice-President JD Vance appeared to be more sceptical on Saturday, telling Fox News that work remained to be done even if progress was being made. …
Hormuz talks positive, Oman says, as Iran warns deal would not open straitThe Chronicle
… When asked by a Fox News correspondent on Wednesday about the Iranian attack on Jordan, US President Donald Trump said in an expletive-laden response that US forces would be “hitting them hard”, adding: “They’re going to get a beating.” Centcom said the joint US-Saudi strikes hit …
Saudi Arabia joins US in strikes on Iran-backed militias in IraqJoy Online
… Iran confirmed overnight that it had fired on U.S. bases in Jordan and at ships in the Strait of Hormuz, and also spurned an Omani proposal to jointly manage the strait. “We’ll be hitting them hard,” Fox News quoted Trump as saying. …
Drone hits storage tanker at Egyptian port on Mediterranean, security firm Ambrey saysJoy Online
… Speaking to Fox News on Sunday, ambassador Mike Waltz said the president was “giving talks some space, he’s giving it a little bit of room”. …
US and Iran pause strikes for third night to make space for talks, US ambassador saysJoy Online
… The Israeli leader told Fox News on Sunday that he was “not concerned” about Mamdani’s previous pledge and accused the mayor of “fomenting hate”. …
Netanyahu accuses NYC Mayor Mamdani of ‘fomenting hate’ after arrest threatJoy Online
… Speaking to Fox News on Sunday, Ambassador Mike Waltz said the president was “giving talks some space; he’s giving it a little bit of room”. …
Trump paused attacks on Iran to make space for talks, US ambassador saysPresident Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman if it "gets in the way" of US talks with Iran over reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to Fox News. The waterway has been largely closed for nearly six months during US-Iran conflict, and both the US and Oman have been negotiating separately with Tehran to restore access.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman if it "gets in the way" of US talks with Iran over reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to Fox News. The waterway has been largely closed for nearly six months during US-Iran conflict, and both the US and Oman have been negotiating separately with Tehran to restore access.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Trump has threatened to bomb Oman if it "gets in the way" of US talks with Iran, according to Fox News. The US and Oman have been separately negotiating with Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which has been largely closed for nearly six months during the US-Iran war.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, 28, is stepping down at the end of the month to spend time with her young children. Trump said she will become one of his top outside advisors, while Leavitt cited the demands of the role alongside her responsibilities as a mother of two as her reason for departing.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A Porter Airlines flight from Victoria to Toronto on 6 August was cancelled after a young child refused to wear a seat belt and the parent and crew could not persuade them to do so. The aircraft returned to the terminal because it could not safely depart, forcing passengers to rebook on a flight the following day; a child aviation safety expert said unrestrained children can become projectiles during turbulence.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Oman says positive talks are underway with Iran over an agreement to secure a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, though Iran warns that any deal would not immediately reopen the waterway. Iran says reopening depends on other conditions, including US compensation for alleged violations of a ceasefire agreement.
8 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Saudi Arabia and the US carried out strikes against Iran-backed militias in Iraq, with Iraq's paramilitary Popular Mobilisation Forces reporting at least 20 members killed. The strikes followed an Iranian missile attack on US forces in the Middle East that was said to have been intercepted.
30 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
A drone struck a U.S.-owned gas storage tanker at Egypt's port of Damietta, causing a fire that spread to another vessel, according to British maritime security firm Ambrey. The incident occurred amid escalating tensions as the United States and Saudi Arabia struck Iran-backed groups in Iraq and oil prices spiked sharply.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Trump has halted attacks on Iran for the third consecutive night to create space for talks, according to US ambassador Mike Waltz, while an Iranian spokesperson confirmed Tehran has also paused retaliatory attacks. Oil prices have dropped below $90 per barrel following the pause.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he planned to attend the UN General Assembly in New York City this autumn despite NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's threat to arrest him based on an ICC warrant. Netanyahu told Fox News he was "not concerned" about the threat and accused Mamdani of "fomenting hate," while the mayor has since walked back the arrest threat, acknowledging he lacked the legal power to do so.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The US ambassador to the UN said President Trump has paused attacks on Iran for the second night to give diplomacy more time, after nearly two weeks of daily US strikes and tit-for-tat attacks. Iran's army spokesperson said Tehran had halted "retaliatory" attacks in response, and Iran and Oman held technical talks on managing the Strait of Hormuz.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump has paused attacks on Iran for the second night in a row to give diplomacy space, according to US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz. Iran's army spokesperson said Tehran had also halted "retaliatory" attacks in response, as Iran and Oman held technical talks on managing the Strait of Hormuz.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Trump threatened to strike Iran's bridges and power plants next week if the country does not return to talks, as the two countries exchanged fire for the fourth consecutive day. The threats, which have drawn UN condemnation as potential war crimes under international law, came as Trump reversed a threatened 20% fee on Strait of Hormuz shipping but maintained a blockade of Iranian ports.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has been ordered to suspend most vehicle stops nationwide following fatal shootings involving ICE agents in Texas and Maine. The temporary pause, according to White House border tsar Tom Homan, exempts serious criminal cases and will allow leadership to review procedures, though deportations will continue.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil rose on Wednesday as President Trump reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports and Iran launched retaliatory strikes on U.S. infrastructure. Brent crude closed at its highest since June 12 and WTI at its highest since June 15, with prices driven up by supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, where one-fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas transited before the war.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The UAE accused Iran of attacking two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, killing one and wounding eight crew members. The US launched fresh strikes as tensions escalate, with Trump announcing a 20% charge on the waterway, while Iran said it would remain the Strait's guardian.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Trump announced the US is reinstating a naval blockade of Iranian ports and will impose a 20% charge on all cargo passing through the Strait of Hormuz, following recent military strikes between the US and Iran. The blockade takes effect Tuesday at 16:00 Eastern Time, while Iran's foreign minister countered that whoever provides safe passage should be compensated and that Iran remains the strait's guardian.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
German public broadcaster ZDF removed part of a report claiming Elon Musk called for migrants to be hunted in Northern Ireland, conceding the wording was "misleading." The report followed violence in Belfast triggered by a knife attack that prompted unrest and international attention.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
U.S. Vice President JD Vance told Fox News that President Trump may decide to release Washington's agreement with Tehran before Friday, with in-person signing expected on Friday.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil prices jumped as Tehran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed following fresh U.S. strikes against Iran, with President Trump threatening further attacks. Brent futures rose 1.59% to $94.58 a barrel and U.S. crude climbed 1.90% to $91.74.
11 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Donald Trump said the US will hit Iran "hard" on Wednesday after the two sides exchanged strikes overnight, and reiterated a call for Iran to "sign a deal." Iran's foreign ministry spokesman accused the US of damaging diplomatic efforts through contradictory messages and violations of a ceasefire.
10 June 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before the House Oversight Committee, defending her handling of the release of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, stating the Department of Justice produced nearly 3 million pages of material under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Bondi, who was removed from her post in April, acknowledged the process was complicated but said the Department produced everything required by law, though the release has faced criticism over withheld documents and identifiable victims.
30 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Taiwan's presidential spokesperson said it is "self-evident" that Taiwan is "a sovereign, independent democratic country," after US President Trump warned against formal independence and said he had made no commitment either way about the island following talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump also said he would soon decide on an $11bn weapons package for Taiwan's self-defence.
16 May 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump cautioned Taiwan against formally declaring independence from China following his summit with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing. Trump said he had "made no commitment either way" about Taiwan and reiterated that US policy on the matter had not changed.
16 May 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump cautioned Taiwan against formally declaring independence from China following his two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Trump stated he is not looking to have Taiwan go independent and said US policy on the matter has not changed.
16 May 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Trump visited Zhongnanhai, the heavily guarded 14th Century compound where China's top leaders live and work, in a tour led by Xi Jinping. The visit, part of a two-day summit focused on resolving trade and Iran-related tensions, emphasized pageantry with both leaders describing the relationship warmly, though few policy details emerged.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Trump visited Beijing with a business delegation and said he struck "fantastic trade deals" with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, though the two-day summit produced warm rhetoric more than concrete agreements. Trump said China agreed to order 200 Boeing planes, but Beijing did not confirm major purchases.
15 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ted Turner, who launched Cable News Network in 1980 as the first dedicated 24-hour rolling news channel, has died at 87. The media mogul transformed the news landscape and is remembered by current CNN leadership and US President Donald Trump for his pioneering vision and leadership.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President Trump withdrew Casey Means' nomination as U.S. Surgeon General after she failed to secure Senate confirmation votes, and will instead nominate cancer radiologist Nicole Saphier. Means, a health influencer without an active medical license, faced criticism over her vaccine views, including declining to say babies should receive vaccines during her February confirmation hearing.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President Donald Trump intensified threats against Iran over a maritime standoff in the Middle East affecting global energy markets, warning the Islamic Republic to "get smart soon" and signalling an end to patience regarding a blockaded Strait of Hormuz. The escalation follows collapsed diplomatic tracks and a recent joint military campaign targeting Iranian leadership and infrastructure.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →