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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy 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 says
  3. Joy 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 threat
  4. Joy 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 says
  5. Joy 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 says
  6. Joy Online

    … The comments in a Fox News interview aired as the two countries exchanged fire for the fourth day in a row. …

    Trump threatens to bomb bridges and power plants unless Iran resumes talks
  7. Joy Online

    … A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)declined to comment, telling the BBC: “We are always evaluating our procedures to keep our officers safe and criminals off our streets.” “We will not disclose or discuss law enforcement tactics.” Speaking to Fox News on …

    ICE told to halt most vehicle stops after pair of fatal shootings
  8. Joy Online

    … has again closed the strait after hostilities between Iran and the U.S. reignited last week, fraying an already ​fragile truce reached in June after several months of fighting. “I’ll save the energy targets for ​last, but ultimately we’ll hit energy targets,” Trump told Fox News …

    Oil rises after US-Iran hostilities flare again with strikes on energy targets
  9. Joy Online

    … Trump earlier told Fox News the US would “probably run” the Strait of Hormuz, claiming that Iran “broke” a deal that was made with the US. …

    UAE condemns Iran’s ‘brazen’ attack on tankers as US launches fresh strikes
  10. Joy Online

    … His comments came shortly after he told Fox News the US would “probably run” the Strait of Hormuz, claiming that Iran “broke” a deal that was made with the US. …

    Trump reinstates Iran port blockade and vows 20% charge on cargo passing through Hormuz
  11. June 2026
  12. Joy Online

    … nd LOUDLY will there be any change!!” Musk said he would take legal action in response to the post highlighting ZDF’s broadcast by German journalist Julian Reichelt, who runs NiUS, a relatively recent venture that has drawn comparisons with GB News in the UK or America’s Fox News …

    German broadcaster removes TV intro after Elon Musk takes legal action
World & Region

Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with crash axe

The News

The co-pilot of a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv attacked the captain with a crash axe and attempted to take control of the aircraft carrying more than 170 people. Passengers and two reserve pilots regained control and landed the plane safely in Saudi Arabia.

3 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 3 October

  1. Flydubai co-pilot attacked captain with crash axe

    The co-pilot of a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv attacked the captain with a crash axe and attempted to take control of the aircraft carrying more than 170 people. Passengers and two reserve pilots regained control and landed the plane safely in Saudi Arabia.

    3 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 28 September

  1. Trump confirms dinner with Anthropic CEO, dismisses AI regulation

    President Trump confirmed plans for a Sunday dinner meeting with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and reiterated his opposition to slowing AI development, saying the US must maintain technological advantage over China and that he does not worry about rogue AI incidents.

    28 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 27 September

  1. White House excludes CNN from Trump's Air Force One trip

    CNN was barred from travelling with US President Donald Trump on Air Force One for a trip to Tennessee on Saturday, the latest move in an ongoing dispute between the White House and the media. The ban follows a federal judge's ruling that Trump's earlier barring of news outlets was likely unconstitutional, though the White House has continued to restrict access.

    27 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 26 September

  1. White House excludes CNN from Trump's Air Force One trip

    CNN was barred from travelling with President Trump on Air Force One for a Saturday trip to Tennessee, the latest move in an ongoing dispute between the White House and media outlets. The broadcaster was dropped from the media schedule after Trump had previously banned CNN, Politico, and MS NOW journalists from the White House, citing inaccurate reporting; a federal judge subsequently ruled the ban likely unconstitutional.

    26 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 24 September

  1. Iran's president says US must choose to end conflict

    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said it is up to the United States to decide whether to end the war, stating "we do not wish to continue. It's America that must choose whether it wants to end this or not." The conflict began on February 28 when the US and Israel attacked Iran, prompting Iranian retaliation.

    24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Federal judge blocks Trump's ban on CNN, MSNBC, Politico

    A US federal judge ordered President Trump to restore White House press pass access for CNN, MSNBC, and Politico, ruling that the ban announced on September 18 was likely unconstitutional. The judge rejected the government's national security justification, noting Trump had stated the ban was due to the outlets' "alleged lack of truthfulness and negativity."

    24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Trump greets Xi Jinping with military flyover, red carpet ceremony

    US President Trump welcomed Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews with a military flyover and 100ft red carpet, marking Xi's first visit to Washington since 2015. The three-day summit is expected to cover AI, the Iran war, Taiwan, and trade negotiations.

    24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 22 September

  1. US media outlets suspend Trump coverage over White House access ban

    Major US television networks suspended pooled coverage of President Donald Trump after CNN, Politico, and MS NOW were barred from the White House. The banned outlets said they would sue to defend the principle that the government does not decide what the press reports, and other outlets including the New York Times and Washington Post declined to share coverage of pooled events.

    22 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Middle East tensions escalate amid UN General Assembly meeting

    Escalating Middle East conflicts risk sparking a broader regional war as world leaders gather for the UN General Assembly. The Iran-backed Houthi group has seized strategic Red Sea territory near the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a critical maritime chokepoint for global energy shipments, with officials doubtful Saudi Arabia can reverse the gains independently.

    22 September 2026 · Joy Online →

  3. Iran threatens new weapons as Trump weighs military response

    Iran's IRGC warned it would deploy new weapons and expand the conflict geography if the US launches another offensive, with a spokesman saying the world will be "astonished" by Tehran's capabilities. Trump told Fox News he is in "deciding mode" on Iran policy and warned of "big things" if Tehran does not "behave."

    22 September 2026 · The Chronicle →

Saturday 19 September

  1. Trump announces ban on CNN and Politico from White House

    US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he is "immediately" banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing the outlets of writing or reporting fiction or lies about his administration without providing examples. CNN and Politico have both rejected the move as an illegal assault on press freedom, and it remains unclear how the ban would be enforced or whether it will withstand legal challenges.

    19 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 31 August

  1. US strikes Iran rocket launchers; Iran retaliates against bases

    American forces attacked two rocket launchers on Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, killing and injuring people according to Iran's IRGC, which vowed "response and punishment." Iran responded by striking US military bases in Jordan, with Jordan intercepting eight missiles, and claimed to have targeted an air base in the UAE with drones, though the UAE denied being targeted and confirmed only shooting down a drone.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 23 August

  1. Trump, Canada clash over trade tariffs and statehood rhetoric

    US President Trump said Canada wants "the benefits of being a State, without being one" after trade talks collapsed and the US imposed 50% tariffs on Canadian goods. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called the tariffs a "miscalculation" and said Canada would match them "dollar-for-dollar" from 8 September, describing the situation as a trade "war".

    23 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 17 August

  1. Trump threatens military action against ally Oman over Iran talks

    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 →

  2. Trump threatens Oman over separate Iran negotiations

    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 →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Trump press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave post end of month

    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 →

Monday 10 August

  1. Porter Airlines flight cancelled over child's seat belt refusal

    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 →

Saturday 8 August

  1. Oman reports progress in Iran talks on Strait of Hormuz shipping

    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 →

Thursday 30 July

  1. Saudi Arabia joins US in strikes on Iraq militias

    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 →

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Drone hits storage tanker at Egyptian Mediterranean port

    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 →

Monday 27 July

  1. US pauses Iran strikes for third night to allow diplomacy

    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 →

  2. Netanyahu plans UN attendance despite NYC mayor's arrest threat

    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 →

Sunday 26 July

  1. Trump pauses Iran attacks to allow diplomatic talks space

    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 →

  2. Trump pauses Iran strikes to allow diplomatic negotiations

    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 →

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Trump threatens Iran infrastructure strikes unless negotiations resume

    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 →

  2. ICE halts most vehicle stops after fatal shootings in Texas, Maine

    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 →

  3. Oil prices rise amid US-Iran tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruptions

    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 →

Tuesday 14 July

  1. UAE condemns Iranian attack on tankers; US intensifies strikes

    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 →

Monday 13 July

  1. Trump reinstates Iran blockade, imposes 20% Hormuz shipping charge

    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 →

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 →

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