Melania Trump’s former top aide calls ‘BS’ on Trump not knowing about first lady’s Epstein statement
First lady Melania Trump distanced herself from Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell in a White House address on Thursday
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With U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Set to Begin, Prospects for Long-Term Deal Uncertain
With U.S. and Iranian leaders heading to Pakistan for negotiations amid a two-week cease-fire, the two sides must resolve major differences on Lebanon, the Strait of Hormuz and frozen Iranian assets.
Tanker stocks give back some of 2026 gains as investors weigh peace prospects
Uncertainty over Hormuz closure leads to volatility for stocks trading near peak levels
Blackstone files for an IPO of a new data center acquisition vehicle to buy already-built and leased properties, and, sources say, plans to raise ~$2B (Bloomberg)
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Blackstone files for an IPO of a new data center acquisition vehicle to buy already-built and leased properties, and, sources say, plans to raise ~$2B — Blackstone Inc. filed for an initial public offering of a new data-c…
Trump-Ally Orban Trails in Polls Ahead of Hungary’s Election
After 16 years in power, Prime Minister Viktor Orban party is trailing in most independent polls behind the opposition leader Peter Magyar as Sunday’s election draws nearer.
Airports warn of ‘systemic’ fuel shortages due to Iran war
Airports are bracing for mass shortages of jet fuel if the Strait of Hormuz does not reopen within the next three weeks, according to a trade body.
UK drops bill to hand Chagos Islands to Mauritius after US opposition – Financial Times
UK drops bill to hand Chagos Islands to Mauritius after US opposition Financial TimesUK shelves Chagos deal after Trump opposition BBCTrump critique pauses UK handover of Chagos Islands to Mauritius South China Morning …
Vance warns Iran not to ‘play’ the US as he departs for negotiations aimed at ending the war – AP News
Vance warns Iran not to ‘play’ the US as he departs for negotiations aimed at ending the war AP NewsIran delegation arrives in Pakistan for US talks, as Lebanon and Israel to discuss ceasefire BBCMiddle East crisis live: Iranian o…
Commentary: Lebanon strikes expose a major flaw in Trump’s Iran deal
Israel’s fight with Hezbollah and other Iranian regional proxies is part of a strategy that predates US President Donald Trump’s war, says international security professor Stefan Wolff.
Iranian delegation arrives in Islamabad for talks with US
A senior Iranian delegation has arrived in Islamabad for talks with US officials.