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Energy Secretary Chris Wright says U.S. stopped Strait of Hormuz operation "at Iran's request"
President Trump last week announced an operation to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iranian blockade, and then two days later, he announced it would be paused. Energy Secretary Chris Wright told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the U.S. military is currently clearing the Strait of Hormuz now after pausing escorting ships "at Iran's request" because Tehran said "let's make a deal" for peace.
Rayner delivers 'last chance' warning to Starmer
Rayner delivers 'last chance' warning to StarmerJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBBCAngela Rayner has called on Sir Keir Starmer to act faster to deliver change, warning Labour faces its "last chance" after heavy election losses this week.In a statement following Labour's disastrous performance at the polls, the prime minister's former deputy said he needed to "meet the moment" with bolder action to make people feel better off.Rayner, seen as a p...
Iran claims new Supreme Leader Khamenei is fully healed from 'scratch behind the ear' - as country responds to US peace talks proposal
Iran claims new Supreme Leader Khamenei is fully healed from 'scratch behind the ear' - as country responds to US peace talks proposalBy TARYN KAUR PEDLER, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 16:51, 10 May 2026 | Updated: 16:52, 10 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Trump, Xi Set to Meet for High-Stakes Meeting in Beijing
President Donald Trump said he’s looking forward to meeting Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, signaling his plans for the high-stakes summit are still on despite fresh tensions between the world’s largest economies. Former Assistant Secretary of State for East Asia Danny Russel joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss. (Source: Bloomberg)
Did Congress let Vijay slip away? The 2009 Rahul Gandhi meeting revisited
Did Congress let Vijay slip away The Rahul Gandhi meeting revisited
Iran sends response to US ceasefire proposal via Pakistan
Tehran has been saying negotiations should focus on ending hostilities, securing guarantees against future attacks.
Keir Starmer insists he wants to be PM for 10 YEARS as he vows to get closer to EU
Keir Starmer has insisted he will not step down as Prime Minister and wants to be Prime Minister for 10 years.The Prime Minister's defiance comes amid growing pressure from within his own party following Thursday's catastrophic local elections results.Sir Keir told the Observer: "I'm not going to walk away from the job I was elected to do in July 2024. I'm not going to plunge the country into chaos."He confirmed he intends to lead Labour into the next general election and serve a complete second...
Live: Iran warns against deployment of Western warships near Strait of Hormuz
Live Iran warns against deployment of Western warships near Strait of Hormuz
Governor Kundi discusses KP's 'pressing issues' with PTI leaders
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi in a meeting with PTI leaders on Sunday at Governor House KP discussed the province’s constitutional and economic rights, stressing on the need to present a firm case before the federal government to ensure “justice and fair treatment”. In a social media post on X, Governor Kundi said that PTI leaders, including former National Assembly speaker Asad Qaiser, MNA Junaid Akber, and other parliamentarians, called on him for a “constructive exchange on t...
GCC condemns in strongest terms egregious Iranian attacks on UAE and Kuwait
Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), has condemned in the strongest terms the egregious Iranian attacks on the UAE and Kuwait, affirming that Iran’s treacherous approach seeks to destabilise regional security.He affirmed in a statement today that Iran’s treacherous approach seeks systematically to undermine the stability and security of the region and weaken regional security, in blatant violation of the principles of international law, the Charter of...
Starmer faces perilous 24 hours as Streeting said to be readying leadership bid
Chances of Starmer remaining in No 10 appear to be diminishing as about 40 Labour MPs call for him to quitUK politics live – latest updatesKeir Starmer is facing a perilous 24 hours as allies of Wes Streeting said he was prepared to bid for the leadership if the prime minister’s premiership falls apart this week.Starmer was hoping to save his job with a speech that sets out his vision for turning the country around on Monday, after a disastrous set of local election results in which the party lo...
Cabinet minister jeered during rally to oppose antisemitism
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Himanta Biswa Sarma to take oath as Assam CM on May 12
India News: NEW DELHI: Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma has formally been appointed as chief minister of Assam by governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya under Article 164(1) of t.
Sen. Mark Kelly says Trump administration $1.5 trillion Defense budget request is "outrageous"
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the Trump administration's request for a $1.5 trillion Defense Department budget is "outrageous," adding that it's "nearly the amount that the rest of the world pays for its defense."
Thousands attend rally against antisemitism outside Downing Street
Conservative and Reform leaders cheered as they address crowd, while Labour’s Pat McFadden met with boos and shouts of ‘where is Starmer?’Thousands of people gathered outside Downing Street on Sunday to protest an increase in antisemitic hate crimes and violence, as senior politicians and interfaith leaders called for unity.The Standing Strong: Extinguish Antisemitism rally, backed by more than 30 Jewish groups, drew thousands of people to Whitehall, as Conservative and Liberal Democrat party le...
Iran responds to US peace proposal as drones hit Gulf
Iran responded to Washington's latest peace proposal on Sunday, after drones threatened several Gulf region targets and Tehran warned it would not hold back from retaliating against any new US strikes.According to state broadcaster IRIB, Tehran's response, passed to Pakistani mediators, focuses on ending the war "on all fronts, especially Lebanon" -- where Israel has kept up its fight with Iran-backed Hezbollah -- as well as on "ensuring shipping security".Get updated faster and for FREE: Downlo...
Pauline Hanson declares migrants are on her side following One Nation landslide in Farrer
Pauline Hanson declares migrants are on her side following One Nation landslide in FarrerOne Nation won the seat of FarrerIt's a migrant-heavy region READ MORE: Pauline Hanson could boost her odds of becoming Prime MinisterBy ASHLEY NICKEL, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 15:51, 10 May 2026 | Updated: 15:56, 10 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Iran has responded to U.S. proposal in peace talks, state media reports
IranIran has responded to U.S. proposal in peace talks, state media reportsTalks to end the conflict have dragged on for weeks, with the U.S. seeking to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleIran reportedly responds to U.S. peace proposal01:28Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 10, 2026, 10:48 AM EDT / Updated May 10, 2026, 10:54 AM EDTBy Freddie Clayton, Dan De Luce, Pet...
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'PM seems to have memory loss': Cong lashes out amid Kerala CM suspense
Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala criticized Prime Minister Modi for his remarks on the Kerala CM selection delay, pointing out the BJP's own 50-day wait in Delhi. He emphasized the Congress's democratic process versus the BJP's 'authoritarian' approach. Consultations are ongoing, with a decision expected soon after discussions with leaders and MLAs.