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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Trump responded by saying he did not “listen to the losers, who are critical about something they know nothing about”. “If I make a deal with Iran, it will be a good and proper one,” he wrote on Truth Social.

    Deal with US not imminent, Iran says
  3. Joy Online

    In Sunday’s post on Truth Social, Trump said negotiations “are proceeding in an orderly and constructive manner, and I have informed my representatives not to rush into a deal, as time is on our side”.

    Trump tells US negotiators ‘not to rush’ into deal with Iran
  4. Joy Online

    In a post to Truth Social, Donald Trump thanked the Secret Service for their “swift and professional action” in apprehending the gunman, who he said had a “violent history and possible obsession with our Country’s most cherished structure”.

    Suspect killed after opening fire on Secret Service near White House
  5. Joy Online

    “While I very much wanted to be with my son, Don Jr., and the newest member of the Trump Family, his soon-to-be wife, Bettina, circumstances pertaining to Government, and my ​love for the United States of America, do not allow me to do so,” ​Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social

    Trump says he will not attend son Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding
  6. Joy Online

    Writing on his Truth Social platform on Thursday, Trump said the decision was based on the US’s relationship with Polish President Karol Nawrocki, whom he backed during presidential elections last year.

    Nato chief welcomes US sending 5,000 troops to Poland
  7. Joy Online

    The global benchmark Brent crude sank from $112 (£83) to $109 after Trump made the comments on Truth Social.

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

    And that person is not qualified to be a leader.” Trump cheered the results on Truth Social, his social media platform, writing, “it’s nice to see that his political career is OVER!” “That’s what you get by voting to Impeach an innocent man,” the president added in another post.

    Trump-backed challenger defeats Republican senator who voted to convict president
  9. Joy Online

    US President Donald Trump has warned Iran the “clock is ticking” as talks to bring the war to an end have stalled. “They better get moving, FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them,” he wrote on his Truth Social platform.

    Trump warns ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran as peace progress stalls
  10. The Chronicle

    On Sunday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian did not directly reference Tehran’s proposal but said: “We will never bow our heads before the enemy, and if talk of dialogue or negotiation arises, it does not mean surrender or retreat.” Trump posted on Truth Social: “I have just r

    Trump calls Iran response to US proposal to end war ‘totally unacceptable’
  11. Joy Online

    Trump criticised the proposal, writing on Truth Social on Sunday: “I have just read the response from Iran’s so-called ‘Representatives.’ I don’t like it – TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE.” In response to Trump’s comments, Baghaei said Iran would act “in any way necessary to secure our inte

    Trump says Iran ceasefire is on ‘massive life support’
Business

Apple to raise prices amid surging chip costs, CEO says

The News

Apple plans to raise product prices as memory chip costs have surged due to the artificial intelligence boom, with CEO Tim Cook telling the Wall Street Journal that price increases were "unavoidable" and the situation had become "unsustainable." Cook did not specify timing or which products would be affected.

18 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 18 June

  1. Apple to raise prices amid surging chip costs, CEO says

    Apple plans to raise product prices as memory chip costs have surged due to the artificial intelligence boom, with CEO Tim Cook telling the Wall Street Journal that price increases were "unavoidable" and the situation had become "unsustainable." Cook did not specify timing or which products would be affected.

    18 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 13 June

  1. Trump announces US-Iran deal signing Sunday; Tehran expresses caution

    President Trump said a deal to end fighting between the US and Iran is scheduled to be signed on Sunday, with the Strait of Hormuz to be "open to all" once agreed, though Iranian foreign ministry spokesman expressed caution about the timeline.

    13 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. Trump appoints New York prosecutor as national intelligence director

    US President Donald Trump has named Jay Clayton, the top federal prosecutor in New York, as director of national intelligence after Congress objected to his previous choice for lacking intelligence experience. Clayton, who formerly led the SEC, will oversee 18 government intelligence agencies and replace outgoing director Tulsi Gabbard.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Iran and US escalate tit-for-tat strikes over Strait

    Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps says it struck ships in the Strait of Hormuz after US Central Command launched new strikes on Iranian military sites. The escalation comes amid a fragile ceasefire agreed in April, with both sides accusing the other of aggression and undermining diplomatic efforts.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. 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

  3. US and Iran exchange military strikes over downed helicopter

    The US conducted strikes on Iranian air defence systems and radar sites after an American Apache helicopter was downed on Monday, and Iran retaliated by launching drones and missiles at US bases in Bahrain and Jordan. Two crew members of the helicopter were rescued by an American sea drone.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 4 June

  1. House votes to restrict Trump's war powers over Iran

    The US House of Representatives passed a measure 215-208 to require Trump to withdraw US forces from Iran or seek congressional approval for military action. Trump dismissed the vote as "unpatriotic" and blamed Democrats and four Republican voters for undermining his negotiations.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 3 June

  1. US congressman wins primary despite months-long absence from Congress

    Republican Tom Kean Jr secured his party's nomination for re-election after a Trump endorsement, despite not being seen in Washington or his New Jersey district for months and missing more than 100 votes; his office cited a medical issue in April. He will face Democrat Rebecca Bennett in November's midterm elections.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 1 June

  1. US and Iran exchange strikes over Strait of Hormuz dispute

    The US said it struck Iranian military radar sites in self-defence after a US drone was shot down, while Iran's IRGC said it targeted an air base used by US forces. Kuwait reported its air defence system was confronting hostile missile and drone attacks, and the escalation follows failed weekend negotiations over a deal between the two sides.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 29 May

  1. Trump meets to decide on Iran ceasefire extension deal

    US President Donald Trump held a meeting in the White House Situation Room to make a "final determination" on extending a ceasefire agreement with Iran, setting conditions including Iran's agreement never to pursue nuclear weapons, reopening the Strait of Hormuz for unrestricted shipping, and allowing destruction of mines and enriched uranium. The deal framework, pending approval from Trump and Iran's leadership, would extend the ceasefire for 60 days and launch talks on Iran's nuclear programme.

    29 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 25 May

  1. Iran says nuclear deal with US is not imminent

    Iran's foreign ministry spokesman said progress has been reached in talks with the US, but cautioned that a deal "is not imminent," contradicting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's suggestion that an agreement could be reached Monday. The proposed memorandum reportedly involves a 60-day ceasefire extension, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and further negotiations on Iran's nuclear programme.

    25 May 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 24 May

  1. Trump instructs negotiators not to rush Iran deal

    US President Donald Trump says he has instructed negotiators "not to rush into a deal" with Iran, after reports suggested an agreement involving a 60-day ceasefire extension, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and further nuclear negotiations was close. Trump said both sides "must take their time and get it right," though Iranian media reports indicate one or two points of disagreement remain.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Suspect killed in shooting near White House on Saturday

    A 21-year-old man identified as Nasire Best, who was known to the Secret Service and had a documented history of mental health conditions, opened fire near the White House on Saturday evening and was killed in an exchange of gunfire with Secret Service agents. A bystander was wounded in the incident, but no officers were injured.

    24 May 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 23 May

  1. Trump declines to attend son's wedding for government duties

    U.S. President Donald Trump said he will not attend the wedding of his eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., to Bettina Anderson this weekend in the Bahamas, citing government business and his need to remain in Washington. Trump cited diplomatic matters including Iran as reasons for the decision.

    23 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 22 May

  1. Trump announces 5,000 US troops deployment to Poland

    President Donald Trump announced the US will send an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, citing his relationship with Polish President Karol Nawrocki, a week after the Pentagon had cancelled a planned deployment of 4,000 troops. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed the move, though the White House has signalled it intends to reduce overall troop levels in Europe as part of its "America First" agenda.

    22 May 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. Trump-backed challenger defeats Republican senator in Louisiana primary

    Congresswoman Julia Letlow, backed by President Trump, defeated two-term Republican Senator Bill Cassidy in Louisiana's Senate primary on Saturday. Cassidy was one of seven Republicans who voted to convict Trump at his 2021 impeachment trial; Letlow will face state treasurer John Fleming in a runoff next month.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Trump warns Iran clock ticking as peace talks stall

    US President Donald Trump warned Iran the "clock is ticking" as negotiations to end the war have stalled, stating they must move "FAST or there won't be anything left of them." Iran's foreign ministry said it had responded to the latest US proposal and exchanges with Washington were continuing through Pakistani mediators, though Iranian media reported the US had failed to make concrete concessions.

    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. 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

Friday 8 May

  1. German minister blames US-Iran war for tax revenue drop

    Germany's finance minister Lars Klingbeil has attributed a €70bn downgrade in projected tax revenues for 2026-2030 to Donald Trump's "irresponsible war in Iran," which he said caused a "global energy shock" harming the German economy.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 4 May

  1. US launches operation to free merchant ships from Strait of Hormuz

    The United States says it will begin efforts to free merchant ships stranded by Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, with some 15,000 US service personnel and over 100 aircraft involved in what President Trump called a "humanitarian gesture." Iran's military warned it will attack any foreign forces entering the strait, and a senior Iranian official said US interference would violate the temporary ceasefire currently in place.

    4 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Trump announces US will guide ships through Strait of Hormuz

    President Donald Trump said the US will help guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz from Monday, calling the operation "Project Freedom" and a humanitarian gesture, while warning that any interference will be dealt with forcefully. Iran has restricted traffic through the waterway since February, though Trump said US and Iranian representatives were having "very positive" discussions.

    4 May 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 3 May

  1. Trump announces US troop cuts in Germany beyond initial 5,000

    The US is withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, and President Trump said more cuts would follow, without providing details. Germany's defence minister called the withdrawal "foreseeable" while stressing that American military presence in Europe serves both German and US interests, and NATO is seeking clarification from Washington on the decision.

    3 May 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 2 May

  1. Germany says US troop withdrawal decision was foreseeable

    Germany's defence minister Boris Pistorius said the US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany was "foreseeable," while Nato seeks clarification from Washington. President Trump indicated further cuts may follow, citing concerns about German criticism of US negotiations with Iran.

    2 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 1 May

  1. US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany over Iran dispute

    The US Department of Defence plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany following a dispute between President Trump and German Chancellor Merz over the war with Iran. The withdrawal, to be completed within six to twelve months, comes after Trump criticized Merz and suggested pulling troops from other Nato allies including Italy and Spain.

    1 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Trump announces 25% tariffs on EU cars and trucks

    US President Donald Trump announced Friday he will increase tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union to 25%, citing alleged non-compliance with a trade deal, while the European Commission said it was adhering to its commitments and would consider its options to protect EU interests.

    1 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. 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. Oil price rises to $117 on Iran blockade reports

    Brent crude reached about $117 a barrel on Wednesday, its highest price this month, after reports that US President Donald Trump has instructed aides to prepare to extend the blockade of Iran's ports. Oil prices have been volatile since the Strait of Hormuz was effectively closed due to conflict, with Iran restricting shipping through the strait and threatening to target vessels approaching it.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

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