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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    In an interview with Fox News, Trump said China had agreed to order 200 Boeing planes, its first purchase of US-made commercial jets in nearly a decade, though a smaller number than analysts had expected.

    Trump brought top CEOs to Beijing but few big deals emerge
  3. Joy Online

    CNN’s success led other news channels to follow suit, such as Fox News, launched in 1996 by Turner’s long-time rival, Rupert Murdoch.

    CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87
  4. Joy Online

    On Thursday, Trump posted on his social media network, Truth Social, that Means’ nomination had been withdrawn and that he would instead nominate cancer radiologist and Fox News contributor Nicole Saphier.

    Trump pulls Surgeon General pick after nomination stalls
  5. April 2026
  6. Joy Online

    U.S. negotiators were scheduled to travel to Islamabad, Pakistan, for high-level talks last weekend, but the president abruptly cancelled the mission. “We have all the cards,” Trump told Fox News, dismissing the need for immediate American outreach.

    Trump warns Iran ‘better get smart soon’, weighs military options over Strait of Hormuz
  7. Joy Online

    First reported by Fox News, the passports will be released as part of celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence in July.

    Trump’s face to feature on commemorative US passports
  8. Joy Online

    On Sunday, Trump told Fox News that the suspect “had a lot of hatred in his heart for a while”, and said his family knew he had “difficulties”.

    Suspected gunman at Washington press dinner identified as 31-year-old Californian
  9. Joy Online

    Trump has remained an enthusiastic fan of the monarchy and in an interview with Fox News on Sunday, he praised King Charles, saying: “He’s really a fantastic person and a tremendous representative.” The UK government will be hoping that some of that warmth will translate to the p

    Trump says King will be ‘very safe’ during US visit after security talks
  10. Joy Online

    Donald Trump also seems to expect the trip to go ahead, telling Fox News: “King Charles is coming, and he’s a great guy.” Buckingham Palace said the King was “greatly relieved” to hear that the US president, Melania Trump and other guests at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner

    Final decision expected on King Charles’ US visit after DC shooting

Tuesday 16 June

  1. German broadcaster removes report segment after Musk legal action

    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

  2. Trump may release US-Iran agreement before Friday

    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

Thursday 11 June

  1. Oil prices rise amid US-Iran strikes and Strait closure

    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

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Trump says US will strike Iran again on Wednesday

    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

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

Saturday 30 May

  1. Former US attorney general defends Epstein files release in Congress

    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

Saturday 16 May

  1. Taiwan asserts independence status after Trump cautions against declaration

    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

  2. Trump warns Taiwan against formal independence following Beijing summit

    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

  3. Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence after China summit

    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

Friday 15 May

  1. Xi gives Trump tour of Communist Party compound in Beijing

    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

  2. Trump claims trade deals in Beijing despite few confirmed outcomes

    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

Wednesday 6 May

  1. CNN founder Ted Turner dies at age 87

    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

Friday 1 May

  1. Trump withdraws controversial Surgeon General pick Casey Means

    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

Wednesday 29 April

  1. Trump issues threats to Iran over Strait of Hormuz blockade

    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

  2. US releasing limited commemorative passports featuring Trump

    The US will release a limited number of passports featuring a portrait of President Donald Trump as part of celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence in July. The passports will be available to any American citizen who applies at the Washington Passport Agency, as long as availability lasts.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 April

  1. Gunman arrested at White House Correspondents' Dinner identified

    Cole Tomas Allen, 31, from California, was arrested after exchanging fire with security at the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday. According to CBS sources, Allen told officials he wanted to shoot Trump administration officials, and US media report a history of anti-Trump social media posts and a document describing plans to target administration members.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Trump assures King Charles will be very safe during US state visit

    Donald Trump has said King Charles III will "be very safe" during his state visit to the US beginning Monday, after further security talks between the White House and Buckingham Palace following a gunman incident at a Trump event in Washington DC on Saturday. The King and Queen's programme will go ahead largely as planned, with the UK government hoping to ease diplomatic tensions.

    27 April 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 26 April

  1. King Charles US state visit likely to proceed after DC shooting

    A final decision on King Charles and Queen Camilla's state visit to the US was expected on Sunday after a shooting incident at a Washington DC White House Correspondents' Dinner raised security concerns. The UK government indicated the trip would begin as planned on Monday, possibly with minor adjustments to public-facing events.

    26 April 2026 · Joy Online

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