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Macro retail matters for ecommerce operators because it's the gravity field everything else moves through. When store closures accelerate, certain categories lose physical-discovery surfaces and online costs change. When wholesale terms shift, brand calculus shifts. We track the trade-press coverage (Modern Retail, Retail Dive, Retail Brew, Business of Fashion), the public-company earnings calls and analyst commentary, the consumer-spending data from McKinsey, BCG, and Bain, and the operator-side reports from working brands. The synthesis is meant to be the one-screen weekly read of what's happening in physical retail and how it's changing the equation for the online-first brand, without the daily Bloomberg-style fire-hose. If you're trying to figure out whether to push harder on wholesale, retail, or DTC this year, this is the topic to read.

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Oil Prices Jump After Trump Rejects Iran's Peace Proposal
Oil Prices Jump After Trump Rejects Iran's Peace Proposal
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Oil Prices Jump After Trump Rejects Iran's Peace Proposal

Oil prices have risen after President Donald Trump said Iran’s response to US proposals to end the war was “totally unacceptable”. Tehran sent its response via Pakistan, which has served as a mediator between the two sides, calling for an immediate end to the conflict and guarantees of no further US-Israeli attacks on Iran, according […]The post Oil prices jump after Trump dismisses Iran proposal to end war appeared first on KBC Digital.

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Trump Rejects Iran's Response to Peace Proposal as 'Totally Unacceptable'
Trump Rejects Iran's Response to Peace Proposal as 'Totally Unacceptable'
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Trump Rejects Iran's Response to Peace Proposal as 'Totally Unacceptable'

US President Donald Trump described Iran's response to Washington's latest proposal to end the war that has pitted the two countries against each other since 28 February as “totally unacceptable” on Sunday. “I have just read the response from Iran's so-called 'Representatives.' I don't like it — TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!” the president wrote on his Truth Social platform.

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Trump Rejects Iran Peace Proposal as "Totally Unacceptable"
Trump Rejects Iran Peace Proposal as "Totally Unacceptable"
Deutsche Welle

Trump Rejects Iran Peace Proposal as "Totally Unacceptable"

Donald Trump called Iran's peace plan "totally unacceptable." The fragile ceasefire had been tested earlier in the day with strikes across the Gulf. DW has more

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Chalmers to hand down federal budget amid global updates
Chalmers to hand down federal budget amid global updates
The Sydney Morning Herald

Chalmers to hand down federal budget amid global updates

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond as the government prepares to hand down its federal budget tonight.

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Putin Suggests Ukraine War Is Ending Following Scaled-Back Victory Day Parade
Putin Suggests Ukraine War Is Ending Following Scaled-Back Victory Day Parade
guardian

Putin Suggests Ukraine War Is Ending Following Scaled-Back Victory Day Parade

Ukraine president says Russian army is ‘not complying’ with the US-mediated truce and is ‘not even really trying to’Russia has been conducting assault operations on the Ukrainian frontline in breach of a three-day ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday.“The Russians are continuing assault activity in sectors key for them,” Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian president, said in his evening address. “On the frontline, the Russian army is not complying with the ceasefire and is not even really trying to.” Continue reading...

Xi Jinping Warns Trump That Taiwan Disputes Could Lead to Conflict
Xi Jinping Warns Trump That Taiwan Disputes Could Lead to Conflict
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Xi Jinping Warns Trump That Taiwan Disputes Could Lead to Conflict

BEIJING — China’s Xi Jinping warned President Donald Trump on Thursday that the two countries could clash over Taiwan if the issue was not handled properly, an unusually harsh admonition that stood in contrast to the American leader’s praise for his counterpart.

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Trump Rejects Iran's Peace Proposal Response as 'Totally Unacceptable'
Trump Rejects Iran's Peace Proposal Response as 'Totally Unacceptable'
France 24

Trump Rejects Iran's Peace Proposal Response as 'Totally Unacceptable'

US President Donald Trump on Sunday branded Iran's terms for ending the Middle East war "totally unacceptable," raising the likelihood of renewed conflict after weeks of negotiations. Iran had responded to Washington's latest peace proposal earlier in the day, while warning it would not hold back from retaliating against any new US strikes or permit more foreign warships in the Strait of Hormuz.

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China Welcomes Trump With Grand Ceremony and Warning on Taiwan
China Welcomes Trump With Grand Ceremony and Warning on Taiwan
brisbanetimes

China Welcomes Trump With Grand Ceremony and Warning on Taiwan

The world’s two most powerful men – US president Donald Trump and China’s leader Xi Jinping – struck a cordial tone, but will the goodwill deliver the win they are both chasing?

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Russia and Ukraine Agree to Three-Day Ceasefire, Trump Announces
Russia and Ukraine Agree to Three-Day Ceasefire, Trump Announces
watoday

Russia and Ukraine Agree to Three-Day Ceasefire, Trump Announces

The ceasefire, which Donald Trump said would last May 9 to 11, coincides with Russia’s Victory Day celebrations, the US president said in a social media post.

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Iran responds to ceasefire proposal as drones target Gulf nations
Iran responds to ceasefire proposal as drones target Gulf nations
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Iran responds to ceasefire proposal as drones target Gulf nations

Iran has sent its response to the latest U.S. ceasefire proposal to Pakistani mediators and wants negotiations to focus on permanently ending the war, Iran’s state-run media said Sunday.

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Trump Rejects Iran's Peace Proposal Response as 'Totally Unacceptable'
Trump Rejects Iran's Peace Proposal Response as 'Totally Unacceptable'
kvia

Trump Rejects Iran's Peace Proposal Response as 'Totally Unacceptable'

By David Brennan, Meredith Deliso, Nadine El-Bawab, and Jon Haworth Last Updated: May 10, 2026, 2:41 PM MDT In a social media post on Sunday, President Donald Trump called Iran's latest response to a deal to end the war "TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE." "I have just read the response from Iran’s so-called 'Representatives.' I don’t like it — TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!The post Trump calls Iran’s latest response to proposal ‘TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE’ appeared first on KVIA.

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Trump Announces Three-Day Ceasefire Between Russia and Ukraine
Trump Announces Three-Day Ceasefire Between Russia and Ukraine
Deutsche Welle

Trump Announces Three-Day Ceasefire Between Russia and Ukraine

The US president said both sides had agreed to halt fighting from May 9 to 11 and to exchange 1,000 prisoners each. The announcement comes as both sides reported new strikes. Follow DW for more.

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Iran Accuses US of 'Reckless Military Adventure' Amid Truce Efforts
Iran Accuses US of 'Reckless Military Adventure' Amid Truce Efforts
kbc

Iran Accuses US of 'Reckless Military Adventure' Amid Truce Efforts

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the US of opting for a “reckless military adventure” every time a “diplomatic solution is on the table”. Iranians would “never bow to pressure”, Araghchi said in a post on X, a day after both sides accused each other of launching attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and […]The post Iran accuses US of ‘reckless military adventure’ appeared first on KBC Digital.

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Trump Says Ceasefire is on Life Support and Slams Iran's Leaders
Trump Says Ceasefire is on Life Support and Slams Iran's Leaders
The Age

Trump Says Ceasefire is on Life Support and Slams Iran's Leaders

The US president lashed out at Iran’s “stupid” leaders and said their counter-proposal to end the war was a “piece of garbage” that he didn’t bother to fully read.

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US Rejects Iran's Peace Deal Proposal
US Rejects Iran's Peace Deal Proposal
The Sydney Morning Herald

US Rejects Iran's Peace Deal Proposal

The US and Iran have once again failed to reach an agreement for peace.

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Trump says Russia and Ukraine agree to 3-day ceasefire and prisoner swap
Trump says Russia and Ukraine agree to 3-day ceasefire and prisoner swap
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Trump says Russia and Ukraine agree to 3-day ceasefire and prisoner swap

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Friday that the leaders of Russia and Ukraine have agreed to his request for a three-day ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners, adding that such a halt to hostilities could be the “beginning of the end” of the long war between them. Trump announced on social media that the ceasefire would run Saturday through Monday....

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American Doctor Steps Up During Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak
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American Doctor Steps Up During Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak

Dr. Stephen Bend discusses helping fellow passengers. By Maggie Rulli and Dragana Jovanovic May 9, 2026, 4:21 PM After the doctor on the cruise ship MV Hondius contracted the hantavirus, an American doctor onboard jumped into action to help passengers navigate the outbreak. Dr. Stephen Kornfeld, an oncologist from Bend, Oregon, told ABC News that he quickly realized heThe post Hantavirus outbreak: American oncologist who became cruise ship’s de facto head doctor speaks to ABC News appeared first on KVIA.

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Europe Out, Maldives In: Iran War Impacts Travel Bookings
Europe Out, Maldives In: Iran War Impacts Travel Bookings
theage

Europe Out, Maldives In: Iran War Impacts Travel Bookings

Falls of 75 to 80 per cent in bookings in the first few weeks of the Middle East war were “pretty standard” given the uncertain times, travel industry executives say. But things are looking up.

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US Awaits Iran Response on Interim Ceasefire Proposal
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US Awaits Iran Response on Interim Ceasefire Proposal

A woman walks past an anti-U.S. billboard depicting U.S. President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, May 2, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS Diplomatic efforts continuing despite fighting in and around contested strait of Hormuz in recent days The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, has said […]

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Trump Rejects Iran Peace Proposal, Declares Ceasefire on Life Support
Trump Rejects Iran Peace Proposal, Declares Ceasefire on Life Support
dailytimes

Trump Rejects Iran Peace Proposal, Declares Ceasefire on Life Support

US President Donald Trump stated that the ceasefire with Iran is on “life support” after he rejected Tehran’s response to a US peace proposal. He said the reply showed little progress and increased doubts about continuing diplomatic efforts. As a result, tensions remain high in the 10-week-long conflict involving Iran and its regional allies. Furthermore, […]

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Trump Says Iran Ceasefire on 'Life Support' and Proposes Gas Tax Pause
Trump Says Iran Ceasefire on 'Life Support' and Proposes Gas Tax Pause
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Trump Says Iran Ceasefire on 'Life Support' and Proposes Gas Tax Pause

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said the Iran ceasefire is on “life support” after rejecting Tehran’s latest proposal, which officials said included some nuclear concessions. Trump also proposed suspending the federal gas tax to help with higher fuel prices caused by the war. The stalled diplomacy and recent exchanges of fire could tip the Middle...

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Trump Says US-Iran Ceasefire Is on ‘Massive Life Support’
Trump Says US-Iran Ceasefire Is on ‘Massive Life Support’
kbc

Trump Says US-Iran Ceasefire Is on ‘Massive Life Support’

US President Donald Trump has said the month-long ceasefire between the US and Iran is on “massive life support”. He told reporters in the Oval Office on Monday that while the ceasefire remained in place, it was “unbelievably weak”. Following Trump’s comments, Iranian parliamentary speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf wrote on X that Iran’s armed forces were, […]The post Trump says Iran ceasefire is on ‘massive life support’ appeared first on KBC Digital.

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Oil prices rise after US and Iran exchange fire in Hormuz strait
Oil prices rise after US and Iran exchange fire in Hormuz strait
kbc

Oil prices rise after US and Iran exchange fire in Hormuz strait

Oil prices rose on Friday in Asia after the US and Iran exchanged fire in the key Strait of Hormuz waterway. The US military said it intercepted what it called “unprovoked” Iranian attacks – including missiles, drones and small boats – and carried out self‑defence strikes as its ships were heading out of the Gulf […]The post Oil prices rise after US and Iran exchange fire in Hormuz strait appeared first on KBC Digital.

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France Confines 1,700 on Cruise Ship After Suspected Norovirus Death
France Confines 1,700 on Cruise Ship After Suspected Norovirus Death
France 24

France Confines 1,700 on Cruise Ship After Suspected Norovirus Death

More than 1,700 passengers and crew have been confined on a cruise ship docked in the French city of Bordeaux after a 90-year-old passenger died from a suspected case of norovirus, a highly contagious form of gastroenteritis.

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Man Accused of Attempted Trump Assassination Pleads Not Guilty
Man Accused of Attempted Trump Assassination Pleads Not Guilty
The Sydney Morning Herald

Man Accused of Attempted Trump Assassination Pleads Not Guilty

The man accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to all charges during his first court appearance.

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Trump Meets Xi Jinping in Beijing Amid Iran War
Trump Meets Xi Jinping in Beijing Amid Iran War
brisbanetimes

Trump Meets Xi Jinping in Beijing Amid Iran War

US President Donald Trump is in Beijing for his highly anticipated summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Follow our rolling coverage.

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Russia Launches 800 Drones at Ukraine Amid Peace Discussions
japantoday

Russia Launches 800 Drones at Ukraine Amid Peace Discussions

Russia fired at least 800 drones in a massive daytime barrage on about 20 regions of Ukraine on Wednesday, killing at least six people and wounding dozens, including…

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Oil prices rise following U.S. and Iran military exchange in Hormuz
Oil prices rise following U.S. and Iran military exchange in Hormuz
CNBC

Oil prices rise following U.S. and Iran military exchange in Hormuz

Oil prices jumped on Friday after the U.S. and Iran exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh fears that the fragile ceasefire between the two countries is rapidly unraveling.

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Saudi Arabia Conducts Covert Retaliatory Strikes Against Iran
Saudi Arabia Conducts Covert Retaliatory Strikes Against Iran
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Saudi Arabia Conducts Covert Retaliatory Strikes Against Iran

Saudi Arabia launched numerous, unpublicized strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks carried out in the kingdom during the Middle East war, two Western officials briefed on the matter and two Iranian officials said.

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Strict New Criteria and Ministerial Powers Proposed for NDIS
Strict New Criteria and Ministerial Powers Proposed for NDIS
The Age

Strict New Criteria and Ministerial Powers Proposed for NDIS

The new laws, which will be sent to an inquiry, say someone must have undertaken all other appropriate treatments before accessing the scheme.

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Hopes fade for Iran peace deal as Trump says ceasefire on ‘life support’
Hopes fade for Iran peace deal as Trump says ceasefire on ‘life support’
nigerianobservernews

Hopes fade for Iran peace deal as Trump says ceasefire on ‘life support’

Washington: Hopes for peace deal on Iran faded on Tuesday after Donald Trump said a ceasefire with Iran was “on life support” as Tehran rejected a U.S. proposal to end the conflict. Tehran also maintained its list of demands, as the U.S. president described it as “garbage.” Iran has called for an end to the […]

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Musk, Cook, and Boeing CEO to Join Trump on Official China Visit
Musk, Cook, and Boeing CEO to Join Trump on Official China Visit
Reuters

Musk, Cook, and Boeing CEO to Join Trump on Official China Visit

President Trump invited Elon Musk, Tim Cook, and CEOs from Boeing, Meta, BlackRock, and others to join the U.S. delegation to China this week for meetings with President Xi Jinping on economic and energy matters, delayed due to the Iran war. Creators and brands with China exposure—especially in tech, manufacturing, or supply chains—should monitor outcomes for shifts in tariffs, trade policies, or market access that could disrupt content strategies tied to global partnerships. Review your brand's China-dependent supply chains or ad revenue streams today and prepare contingency plans for potential U.S.-China trade escalations.

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Cruise ship hit by hantavirus arrives in Tenerife to evacuate passengers
Cruise ship hit by hantavirus arrives in Tenerife to evacuate passengers
The Guardian

Cruise ship hit by hantavirus arrives in Tenerife to evacuate passengers

Britons among passengers and crew taken off vessel and put on flights to 10 countries, while France and US later say two people showing symptoms Dozens of passengers and crew from countries around the world have been evacuated from a cruise ship at the centre of a deadly hantavirus outbreak. British people were among those taken off the ship as part of a two-day operation that began on Sunday in Tenerife. They were put on chartered flights back to the UK, where they will enter hospital quarantine in Merseyside. At about 9pm on Sunday, a plane carrying 22 UK citizens landed in Manchester, it was reported. Continue reading...

Frontier Airlines Plane Kills Runway Trespasser at Denver Airport
Frontier Airlines Plane Kills Runway Trespasser at Denver Airport
BBC News - US & Canada

Frontier Airlines Plane Kills Runway Trespasser at Denver Airport

A trespasser breached Denver International Airport's perimeter fence late Friday night and was struck and killed by Frontier Airlines Flight 4345 during takeoff on runway 17L, causing an engine fire, passenger evacuation, and injuries to 12 people. The incident, which aborted the flight to Los Angeles with 231 onboard, led to a temporary runway closure and joint investigation by local law enforcement, FAA, TSA, and NTSB. Creators covering aviation or travel safety should review and update their airport access protocols to avoid similar security breach risks in content shoots.

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Cost of US War Against Iran Reaches $29 Billion, Pentagon Says
Cost of US War Against Iran Reaches $29 Billion, Pentagon Says
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Cost of US War Against Iran Reaches $29 Billion, Pentagon Says

The cost of the U.S. war against Iran has increased by $4 billion in two weeks to $29 billion, a top Pentagon official told Congress on Tuesday.

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Trump Arrives in Beijing for High-Stakes Talks With Xi Jinping
Trump Arrives in Beijing for High-Stakes Talks With Xi Jinping
Castanet

Trump Arrives in Beijing for High-Stakes Talks With Xi Jinping

BEIJING (AP) - U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for his hotly anticipated talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the Iran war, trade and U.S. arms sales to Taiwan. The meat of the summit won't happen until Thursday, when the leaders hold bilateral talks and a formal ba...

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War Against Iran and Reserve Bank Actions Pose Risks to Budget Outlook
War Against Iran and Reserve Bank Actions Pose Risks to Budget Outlook
watoday

War Against Iran and Reserve Bank Actions Pose Risks to Budget Outlook

The war, the response of older investors and the actions of the Reserve Bank are the biggest risks to Chalmers’ outlook, which anticipates a quick rebound in economic activity.

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Tech Giants Snub Inquiry as Court Ruling Weakens Parliamentary Power
Tech Giants Snub Inquiry as Court Ruling Weakens Parliamentary Power
The Age

Tech Giants Snub Inquiry as Court Ruling Weakens Parliamentary Power

The Coalition has accused Chris Minns of abandoning his “warrior of integrity” mantle as a wave of corporates and ministerial no-shows threatens to render parliamentary inquiries toothless.

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Trump spurs cuts to Labor's green hydrogen dream
Trump spurs cuts to Labor's green hydrogen dream
The Sydney Morning Herald

Trump spurs cuts to Labor's green hydrogen dream

The federal budget has revealed a major change to government’s goals to revitalise local manufacturing.

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Trump's Beijing Trade Talks Raise Concerns for Australian Interests
Trump's Beijing Trade Talks Raise Concerns for Australian Interests
The Sydney Morning Herald

Trump's Beijing Trade Talks Raise Concerns for Australian Interests

Donald Trump is in Beijing to meet with Xi Jinping and strike a trade deal, but will he inadvertently make it harder for the rest of us?

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US Issues New Sanctions Over Iran's Oil Shipments to China
US Issues New Sanctions Over Iran's Oil Shipments to China
deccanchronicle

US Issues New Sanctions Over Iran's Oil Shipments to China

It comes days before Trump's planned ​meeting with Xi Jinping, where he is expected to press the Chinese leader to help resolve the standoff ​with Iran and reopen Hormuz

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Trump Invites Top US CEOs to Join China Trip for Xi Summit
yalibnan

Trump Invites Top US CEOs to Join China Trip for Xi Summit

President Donald Trump has invited executives from some of the biggest U.S. companies — including Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Apple CEO Tim Cook, BlackRock’s CEO Larry Fink and Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg — to join his trip to China this week, according to a White House official. Also expected to join Trump’s delegation for meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping are Blackstone’s Stephen Schwarzman, Cargill’s Brian Sikes, Citigroup’s Jane...

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Trump and Hegseth Release Classified UFO Files
Trump and Hegseth Release Classified UFO Files
cyprus-mail

Trump and Hegseth Release Classified UFO Files

President Donald Trump and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday released dozens of previously classified files on alleged UFO sightings and alien and extraterrestrial life to provide what they called “unprecedented transparency” to the American people. The disclosure of the long-sought documents and photos of “unidentified anomalous phenomena” will be followed by future releases as […]

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US war in Iran has cost $29 billion so far, Pentagon says
US war in Iran has cost $29 billion so far, Pentagon says
cyprus-mail

US war in Iran has cost $29 billion so far, Pentagon says

The United States’ war in Iran has ​cost $29 billion so far, a senior Pentagon official said on Tuesday, an increase of $4 billion from an estimate provided late last month. With just six months before midterm elections in which President Donald Trump’s Republicans may face an uphill battle to keep their House majority, Democrats […]

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Scott Miller Discusses Recovery and Return to Swimming After Prison and Addiction
Scott Miller Discusses Recovery and Return to Swimming After Prison and Addiction
The Age

Scott Miller Discusses Recovery and Return to Swimming After Prison and Addiction

Australian Olympic hero Scott Miller’s life spiralled out of control. Now, in his first interview in more than a decade, he reveals how the sport that made him famous is helping him get his life back on track.

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Lionel Messi Named to Argentina's Preliminary 2026 World Cup Roster
Lionel Messi Named to Argentina's Preliminary 2026 World Cup Roster
Sporting News

Lionel Messi Named to Argentina's Preliminary 2026 World Cup Roster

While it's likely he will be on hand to help the Albiceleste to defend their FIFA World Cup title in 2026, Lionel Messi is not a confirmed presence at the tournament.

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Porepunkah Property Owner Recalls Aftermath of Fatal Police Shooting
Porepunkah Property Owner Recalls Aftermath of Fatal Police Shooting
The Age

Porepunkah Property Owner Recalls Aftermath of Fatal Police Shooting

The owner of a Porepunkah property where two officers were allegedly shot dead by Dezi Freeman has given an eyewitness account of the aftermath of the deadly shooting.

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TMK Energy Gas Surge Prompts Supply Talks with Mongolian Government
TMK Energy Gas Surge Prompts Supply Talks with Mongolian Government
Brisbane Times

TMK Energy Gas Surge Prompts Supply Talks with Mongolian Government

TMK Energy lifted April gas production 13 per cent as talks commenced with the Mongolian government and industry groups on gas supply for the nation’s power sector.

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Iran Vows to Continue Fighting as Trump Warns Ceasefire Is on Life Support
yalibnan

Iran Vows to Continue Fighting as Trump Warns Ceasefire Is on Life Support

HERE ARE THE LATEST UPDATES ON THE WAR IN THE MIDDLE EAST Pakistan is helping Iran As Pakistan positioned itself as a diplomatic conduit between Tehran and Washington, it quietly allowed Iranian military aircraft to park on its airfields, potentially shielding them from American airstrikes, according to U.S. officials with knowledge of the matter. Iran […]

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Musk, Cook Among Top US Executives Invited on Trump's China Trip
Musk, Cook Among Top US Executives Invited on Trump's China Trip
macaudailytimes

Musk, Cook Among Top US Executives Invited on Trump's China Trip

Top executives from major U.S. tech, finance and industrial firms have been invited to join President Donald Trump on this week’s trip to China, according to a White House official. Trump departs today [Macau time] for Beijing to meet President Xi Jinping, with talks expected to focus on trade, artificial intelligence and Iran. Among the […]The post Group of top executives including Musk and Cook invited to join Trump on trip to China appeared first on MACAU DAILY TIMES 澳門每日時報.

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Amazon Sale Features Ryanair-Approved Cabin Suitcase Praised by Travellers
Amazon Sale Features Ryanair-Approved Cabin Suitcase Praised by Travellers
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Amazon Sale Features Ryanair-Approved Cabin Suitcase Praised by Travellers

One traveller said this bag was ‘exactly what I was looking for’ because it is ‘lightweight but still feels sturdy’ and is ‘spot on’ for Ryanair hand luggage.

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US Rejects Iran's Peace Deal Proposal
US Rejects Iran's Peace Deal Proposal
Brisbane Times

US Rejects Iran's Peace Deal Proposal

The US and Iran have once again failed to reach an agreement for peace.

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Trump Arrives in China for High-Stakes Summit With Xi Jinping
Trump Arrives in China for High-Stakes Summit With Xi Jinping
41nbc

Trump Arrives in China for High-Stakes Summit With Xi Jinping

(NBC)- President Donald Trump arrived in China Wednesday morning for a closely watched summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping as trade tensions, the war with Iran and rising economic concerns dominate the agenda. “He’s a friend of mine, and we’re gonna have a great meeting,” Trump said before the talks. “We do a lot of business with China.” Trade between...

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Iran defends peace demands after Trump rejects proposal
Iran defends peace demands after Trump rejects proposal
dailytimes

Iran defends peace demands after Trump rejects proposal

Iran has defended the demands outlined in its latest response to a United States peace proposal after President Donald Trump dismissed Tehran’s reply as “totally unacceptable,” deepening uncertainty around efforts to end the regional conflict. Read More: Trump rejects Iran’s latest response as peace talks remain stalled Speaking at a weekly press briefing in Tehran […]

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US to Revoke Passports for Significant Child Support Debt
US to Revoke Passports for Significant Child Support Debt
kbc

US to Revoke Passports for Significant Child Support Debt

The US State Department has said it will start to revoke the passports of Americans who owe significant amounts of child support. The department announced that parents who have outstanding debt of more than $2,500 (€1,844) in child support payments could be impacted, but would be targeting those “significant outstanding” debt. The State Department said […]The post US to revoke passports of parents with child support debt appeared first on KBC Digital.

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Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair
Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair
mymotherlode

Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve. President Donald Trump had picked the former Fed governor to replace Jerome Powell, believing that Warsh can deliver the booming economy the president had promised voters. Warsh takes over a divided central bank wrestling with the economic fallout from...

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U.S. and Iran Exchange Fire in Strategic Strait of Hormuz
yalibnan

U.S. and Iran Exchange Fire in Strategic Strait of Hormuz

A satellite view of the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway between Iran and Oman that links the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea. Gallo Images | Getty Images The U.S. and Iran opened fire in the Strait of Hormuz, with each side claiming the other initiated the attack. The renewal of hostilities further imperils the two countries’ […]

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Cuba Runs Out of Diesel and Fuel Oil Amid Critical Energy Crisis
Cuba Runs Out of Diesel and Fuel Oil Amid Critical Energy Crisis
kbc

Cuba Runs Out of Diesel and Fuel Oil Amid Critical Energy Crisis

Cuba has completely run out of diesel and fuel oil, the country’s Energy Minister Vicente de la O Levy has said. In an interview with state-run media, de la O Levy said there were limited amounts of gas available, but that Cuba’s energy system was in a “critical” state as a US-led blockade of oil […]The post Cuba has run out of diesel and oil, energy minister says appeared first on KBC Digital.

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US Military Strikes Iranian Sites After Attacks on Warships
US Military Strikes Iranian Sites After Attacks on Warships
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US Military Strikes Iranian Sites After Attacks on Warships

By Zachary Cohen, Billy Stockwell, CNN (CNN) — US forces targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for launching a series of “unprovoked” missile, drone and small boat attacks against American warships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, US Central Command said on Thursday. “U.S. forces intercepted unprovoked Iranian attacks and responded with self-defense strikes as US NavyThe post US military strikes sites in Iran as countries exchange fire appeared first on KESQ.

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Tealium Launches AI at the Edge and New Data Orchestration Features
Tealium Launches AI at the Edge and New Data Orchestration Features
montrealgazette

Tealium Launches AI at the Edge and New Data Orchestration Features

New features deliver real-time, privacy-first context to AI models with enhanced integrations, intelligent decisioning, and MCP-powered configuration agents San Diego, May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Tealium, the leading customer data orchestration platform, announced a new suite of integration capabilities and in-platform AI features following record-breaking attendance at its annual Digital Velocity conferences in New...The post Tealium unveils AI at the Edge, AI Decisioning, and more new in-platform features appeared first on Montreal Gazette.

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