(2026-04-29). Ex-FBI chief Comey charged with threatening Trump's life in Instagram post. tribune.com.pk 
Former FBI director James Comey has been indicted for threatening the life of Donald Trump, officials said Tuesday, five months after a previous case against the outspoken critic of the US president was thrown out. | The indictment by a grand jury in North Carolina stems from an Instagram post the 65-year-old Comey made in May last year that showed the numbers "86 47" spelt out in seashells. | Trump alleged in an interview with Fox News at the time that "86" was slang for kill and "47" was a reference to his being the 47th president. | "He knew exactly what that meant," Trump said. "That meant assassination".
(2026-04-29). Trump Gambled on the Strait. Now the Gulf Pays the Price. fairobserver.com The recent war in the Gulf has caused a series of crises to fall into each other like dominoes. On March 2, Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz by declaring that it would attack any ship that transgressed the waterway. Then, on April 12, US President Donald Trump announced that the US would impose a…
(2026-04-29). Trump's team is panicking? US is preparing something much worse than sanctions if Iran talks fail. hindustantimes.com What happens when diplomacy reaches a standstill, but the consequences of failure keep escalating? The United States and Iran are now locked in a tense phase of negotiations, with both sides holding firm on core demands and no clear breakthrough in sight. Donald Trump has reviewed Iran's latest proposal, but instead of easing tensions, it has added new complications to an already fragile process. Tehran has pushed for relief from U.S. restrictions and movement around key routes like the Strait of Hormuz, while delaying nuclear discussions, an issue Washington has consistently placed at the center of any deal. At…
(2026-04-29). US govt leak: Trump scared of resuming Iran war, tells aides this amid US military's Hormuz failure… hindustantimes.com Leaked accounts say Trump has told aides to keep the Strait of Hormuz blockade in place but avoid restarting large‚Äëscale bombing of Iran. As Tehran's latest offer sidesteps the nuclear issue and suggests Mojtaba doesn't fear war, Washington prepares for a long siege at sea instead of a decisive clash.
(2026-04-29). How to Stop Presidents, Like Trump, From Destroying America? fairobserver.com "A whole civilization will die tonight," declared US President Donald Trump, casting a dark shadow over Iran, one of the most ancient cultures in human history, "never to be brought back again." With a chilling warning, he threatened the nation with nuclear weaponry, igniting fears of unprecedented destruction. This stark moment compels Americans to reflect…
(2026-04-29). 'No more nice guy': Trump tells Iran to 'get smart soon' on nuclear deal. tribune.com.pk 
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday urged Iran to "get smart soon" over a nuclear deal, declaring: "No more Mr. nice guy!" | "Iran can't get their act together. They don't know how to sign a nonnuclear deal. They better get smart soon," Trump threatened on his Truth Social platform on Wednesday. | Notably,…
(2026-04-29). Stocks swing, oil edges up with Iran war peace talks stalled. tribune.com.pk 
Asian stocks fluctuated on Wednesday while oil prices swung as talks to end the Iran war appeared to be at a standstill and the crucial Strait of Hormuz no nearer being reopened. | While the White House has said Donald Trump and his team were considering Tehran's latest proposal to restore traffic through the waterway, CNN and the Wall Street Journal said the president was sceptical. | The Islamic Republic this week submitted a plan that would reportedly see it ease the chokehold and Washington lift its retaliatory blockade on the country's ports as talks continued, including over its nuclear programme. | Whil…
(2026-04-29). Trump says King Charles does not want Iran to have nuclear weapon. tribune.com.pk 
Britain's King Charles told the US Congress on Tuesday that despite an age of uncertainty and conflict in Europe and the Middle East, the UK and the US will always be staunch allies united in defending democracy, at a time of deep divisions between the two long-time allies over the war with Iran. | "Whatever our differences, whatever disagreements we may have, we stand united in our commitment to uphold democracy, to protect all our people from harm, and to salute the courage of those who daily risk their lives in the service of our countries," Charles told US lawmakers during a rare…
(2026-04-29). Iran war's new blow to US economy: Major industry teeters on brink, begs Trump for billions in aid. hindustantimes.com As the Iran war pause drags on and the Hormuz blockade keeps oil above $110, U.S. budget airlines say they can't cope. Frontier, Allegiant, Avelo, Sun Country and Spirit are pleading for billions in relief while Trump frowns at Iran's latest offer and Tehran celebrates a new nuclear post at the U.N.
(2026-04-29). Trump Consulting With Iran Hawks Who Want Him To Restart Bombing Campaign. news.antiwar.com Amid a US blockade on Iranian ports and a very fragile ceasefire with Iran, President Trump has been consulting with some of the most rabid Iran hawks who want him to restart the bombing campaign, according to a report from Axios. The report said Trump has been speaking with the notoriously hawkish Sen. Lindsey Graham …
(2026-04-29). Democracy Now! 2026-04-29 Wednesday. democracynow.org Headlines for April 29, 2026; "Political Disaster for Donald Trump": Jeremy Scahill on Stalled U.S.-Iran Talks; UAE Quits OPEC as Many Countries Ramp Up Oil Production Despite Worsening Climate Crisis; "We Are Bombarding America's Forests with Roundup": Despite Cancer Fear, Trump Admin Pushes Herbicide | Headlines for April 29, 2026; "Political Disaster for Donald Trump": Jeremy Scahill on Stalled U.S.-Iran Talks; UAE Quits OPEC as Many Countries Ramp Up Oil Production Despite Worsening Climate Crisis; "We Are Bombarding America's Forests with Roundup": De…
(2026-04-29). Tony Blair urges UN Security Council support for Gaza Board of Peace as diplomats express doubts. haaretz.com The former U.K. PM and Board of Peace top official urged the UN Security Council to back Trump's Gaza cease-fire plan under the Board of Peace, push funding and the international stabilization force, as diplomats questioned delays, Hamas disarmament, and prospects for a two-state solution…
(2026-04-29). Federal Power Meets California Resistance in Santa Ynez Oil Restart Battle. wattsupwiththat.com President Trump issued a Defense Product Act-based executive order to get oil flowing again off the California coast. State judge basically ruled a previous California court injunction against offshore oil drilling superseded that EO.
(2026-04-29). What makes the MAGA misrule tragedy historic? Total foregone conclusion. Total knowability and avoidability. nationofchange.org Paying the corrupt MAGA piper is now a lead "investment" — with outcomes as predictable (and problematic) as all that voters repressed when empowering the Trump II horror show.
(2026-04-29). Trump approval rating falls to lowest of term amid cost-of-living, Iran war worries: poll. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office as he signs an executive order, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, December 18, 2025. — Reuters Cost-of-living concerns rise as gasoline prices surge after war with Iran.Rep support for Trump remains high, but many…
(2026-04-28). U.S.Senate Republicans block measure to stop Trump from attacking Cuba. ecns.cn U.S. Senate Republicans block measure to stop Trump from attacking Cuba.
(2026-04-29). Pentagon makes deal to expand use of Google AI: reports. tribune.com.pk The Pentagon has arranged a deal to increase its use of Google's artificial intelligence in classified operations, US media outlets reported on Tuesday. | The news comes as the US military looks to wean itself off Anthropic's AI due to the company's objection to its technology being used for mass domestic surveillance or autonomous killing machines. | Google did not immediately respond to a request for comment. | In February, Trump instructed the US government to "immediately cease" using Anthropic's technology after Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth designated Anthropic as a national security supply chain risk ⚪ a…
(2026-04-29). Embarrassing: As Iran war drains US missiles, Trump's team caught in open infighting, Pentagon lies. hindustantimes.com New reporting suggests unease is growing inside the Trump administration over whether the Pentagon's upbeat public messaging on the Iran war matches the real battlefield and logistics picture. The Atlantic, echoed by follow-on coverage, says Vice President JD Vance has privately questioned whether President Donald Trump is getting a full accounting of U.S. missile depletion, war sustainability and Iran's remaining military capacity.
(2026-04-29). No more 'daddy'? Trump becoming orphan with Euros over Iran. responsiblestatecraft.org In
(2026-04-29). Time for the UK Met Office to Reform its Junk Temperature Statistics Before It's Too Late. wattsupwiththat.com Like the Met Office, the US weather service NOAA was riddled with activists making Net Zero hay with similar dodgy temperature data. Almost instantly, that all stopped when the Trump Administration took charge. The message went out to cut all the climate alarm BS and return to the weather forecasting day job. To concentrate minds, the annual budget was slashed by 25%. Similar cuts to the Met Office's state funding could well be considered if a Reform UK government came to power committed to ending what is routinely described as Net 'Stupid' Zero.
(2026-04-29). Disruption without a plan: Trump's chaos could trigger global change. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-04-29). Trump, Iran, and the folly of demanding surrender. onlineopinion.com.au Trump's threats and maximalist demands ignore Iran's history, security fears, and distrust of Washington. A durable agreement requires time, restraint, and professional diplomacy.
(2026-04-29). Trump to put his picture in US passports. geo.tv 
A US passport featuring an image and signature of US President Donald Trump is seen this rendering released by the State Department in Washington, DC, US, April 28, 2026. — Reuters An image of Donald Trump will soon appear in some US passports, officials said Tuesday,…
(2026-04-29). Summer war could be Trump's Icarus moment, unless Putin can save him. strategic-culture.su
(2026-04-29). Iran, the Presidency-Killer: Is Trump being Carterized? juancole.com