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No gas price relief in sight -- President Trump said again on Thursday that oil and gas prices will drop after the war with Iran is over. But for now, they are back to levels last seen around the start of the war in Ukraine during the Biden administration. Jo Ling Kent reports from Los Angeles.

President Trump said again on Thursday that oil and gas prices will drop after the war with Iran is over. But for now, they are back to levels last seen around the start of the war in Ukraine during the Biden administration. Jo Ling Kent reports from Los Angeles.

CBS News - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Ukraine war live: Zelensky demands Trump explain new ceasefire plan after Putin call

Trump says he and Putin have discussed a temporary ceasefire marking Victory Day next month, though Ukraine wants to see the details

Independent UK - Politics - 2 hours ago

Top US General Signals Russia Is Helping Iran in War

Gen. Dan Caine, the head of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said ’there’s some action there' with regard to Moscow supporting Tehran.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

Ukraine expands oil strikes on Russia as Putin proposes brief ceasefire

Russian president wants pause in conflict to mark ‘victory day’ but Zelenskiy is pushing for longer break

Irish Times - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

The AP Interview: Ukraine bets on battlefield AI as the race for weapons autonomy intensifies

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Rapid military adoption of artificial intelligence is becoming essential to Ukraine's survival, even as full integration across the battlefield may still be several years awa

The Columbian - US News - 7 hours ago

Ship Carrying 'Stolen' Ukrainian Grain Will Not Unload in Israel, Kyiv Says

The vessel’s cargo had prompted a diplomatic spat between Kyiv and Jerulsalem.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Zelensky seeks clarity from U.S. on Russia's short-term ceasefire proposal

Putin proposed a May 9 ceasefire to coincide with Victory Day in Russia in a phone call with Trump

The Globe and Mail - World - 8 hours ago

'Environmental disaster': Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries rock Russia

Ukrainian forces have hammered one of Russia's largest sites in Tuapse, causing oil spills and black rain.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Russia oil refinery attacks trigger black rain and pollution fears after Ukraine drone strikes

Russia is facing growing environmental concerns after Ukrainian drone strikes hit a major oil refinery in the Black Sea town of Tuapse, causing fires, toxic smoke and reports of “black...

International The News - World - 10 hours ago

Acting U.S. ambassador to Ukraine to exit in June, barely a year after her predecessor left -- Geoff Nixon -- News -- - -- World -- April 29

The U.S. ambassador to Ukraine will leave her post this June, after spending barely a year in the role.

CBC News - World - 12 hours ago

Russia Dismisses Price War Fears Following UAE Departure From OPEC+

Russia has reaffirmed its commitment to OPEC+ and dismissed fears of a price war following the UAE’s surprise exit, citing ongoing global supply shortages.

OilPrice.com - Business - 14 hours ago

North America -- Donald Trump unable to say whether war in Iran or Ukraine will end first

US president Donald Trump on Wednesday could not say whether the 60-day-old war he launched against Iran in February would end before the four-year-old Rus...

Independent.ie - World - 18 hours ago

What Ukrainians really think of Trump, Europe and Russia after four years of war

Country’s leading polling firm finds most Ukrainians do not support either side in the US-Iran war

Irish Times - World - 20 hours ago

Trump Says He Discussed Ukraine Ceasefire With Putin

The leaders discussed a temporary truce to mark the May 9 anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe.

Epoch Times - US News - 20 hours ago

Putin, Trump discuss Iran, Ukraine in phone call: Kremlin

The presidents "paid particular attention to the situation regarding Iran and in the Persian Gulf".

Channel NewsAsia - World - 1 day ago

Gas price hits $4.23 - highest mark since Putin invaded Ukraine

Persistently high gas prices could spell midterm trouble for the Republicans, who ran in 2024 on their economic agenda after years of Biden-era inflation

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

Trump says Putin could agree to temporary cease-fire in Ukraine

"I think we're going to come up with a solution relatively quickly," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office.

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine urges Israel to seize ship over grain 'stolen' by Russia

Ukraine has asked Israel to seize a vessel allegedly carrying grain taken from Russian-occupied territories, the country’s top prosecutor said Wednesday,...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

McConnell accuses Pentagon official of blocking Ukraine aid, claims it's hurting US military

US Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) is calling out the Pentagon for sitting on $400 million in aid to Ukraine authorized by Congress.

New York Post - World - 1 day ago

Kim Jong-un Celebrates North Korean Soldiers Committing Suicide to Avoid Capture by Ukraine

North Korea’s dictator Kim Jong-un celebrated his citizens dying in battle to support the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Putin, Trump discuss Iran tensions, Ukraine cease-fire

Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump held a high-level phone call Wednesday focusing on Iran and Ukraine, with Moscow proposing...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Kim Says North Korean Troops Killed Themselves To Avoid Capture by Ukraine

Kim praised troops for opting for "self-blasting" and suicide attacks on the front lines.

Newsweek - World - 1 day ago

Tehran turns to Moscow: Why Russia is crucial for Middle East peace

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi’s trip underscores Iran’s push for security guarantees as diplomacy strains under US and Israeli pressure

Russia Today - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Ukraine told to hike taxes to unlock Western aid – media

Ukraine faces pressure from the EU and IMF to overhaul its tax system as both reportedly tie future aid to fiscal reforms amid a widening budget gap.

Russia Today - Business - 1 day ago

Ukraine Says It Shot Down 33,000 Russian Drones In March, A Monthly Record

Ukraine has developed cutting-edge and battle-tested drone technology that has proved essential in holding back Russia’s bigger army.

Huffington Post - World - 1 day ago

Ukraine-Israel row erupts over grain Russia got from occupied areas

A diplomatic dispute has broken out between Ukraine and Israel over grain exports that Kyiv says were taken from territories under Russian control, with...

Daily Sabah - Business - 2 days ago

Ukraine's Zelensky Accuses Israel Of Allowing 'Stolen' Grain, FM Says Kyiv Not Providing Evidence

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Israel of allowing a ship carrying what he described as a stolen grain cargo to dock in one of its ports.

International Business Times - World - 2 days ago

Russia unveils 'Anti-aging Vaccine': A gene therapy targeting cellular decay

Russia has announced a major breakthrough with the introduction of an “anti-aging vaccine.’ This gene therapy aims to slow cellular decay by blocking the RAGE receptor, a key trigger for...

International The News - Health - 2 days ago

Iran's interaction with Russia 'at highest level': Araghchi

TEHRAN, Apr. 28 (MNA) – Referring to his visit to Russia as part of his three-nation regional tour, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has said that Tehran and Moscow continue their interaction at the highest level.

Mehr News Agency - World - 2 days ago

North Korea opens memorial museum for troops killed in Russia-Ukraine war

North Korea has opened a memorial museum for its soldiers killed while fighting for Russia against Ukraine.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 3 days ago

Russia targets Ukraine's grid, risking nuclear disaster. Ukrainians adapt to survive — what can the world learn?

When Russia targets Ukraine's energy system, it's not just turning off the lights — it's creating conditions for nuclear disaster. Each attack forces a rethink: more solar, more batteries, more distributed, harder-to-hit systems. For Ukrainians, this isn't about climate — it's about survival. What can the rest of the world learn from this?

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 6 days ago

Trump says Prince Harry 'not speaking for UK' on Ukraine

Trump responds to Duke of Sussex’s speech in Kyiv on Thursday, in which he called for US to show leadership over Ukraine war

Evening Standard - World - 6 days ago

US Space Command: Russia is now operationalizing co-orbital ASAT weapons

They’re putting operational systems up within orbit reach of our high-value satellites."

Ars Technica - Science - 7 days ago

Russia to block Kazakh oil flows to Germany via key pipeline

Germany has confirmed that Russia will block flows of Kazakh oil to a vital refinery that supplies much of Berlin's energy needs from May 1.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 7 days ago

US defends Russia oil sanctions waiver extension

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has explained the 30-day waiver extension on Russian oil sanctions as due to appeals from several countries

Russia Today - Business - 8 days ago

Russia sees opportunity in thawing Arctic. But it's looking for partners, too. -- Fred Weir

Russia is ramping up efforts to take advantage of the opening Arctic, both through military and economic means, and through international cooperation.

Christian Science Monitor - Science - 18 days ago

A Nightmarish New Report Has Detailed Russia's War Crimes In Ukraine

A new UN-backed report released Thursday found Russia has committed war crimes and likely crimes against humanity during its yearlong invasion of Ukraine.

BuzzFeed News - World - 19 days ago

Israeli Attack on Iranian Port Exposes Vulnerability in Russia Trade Route

Israel’s strike on Iran’s Caspian port has exposed a critical and largely hidden corridor used by Russia and Iran to exchange weapons, oil, and goods beyond Western oversight.

OilPrice.com - World - 29 days ago

Why Trump's war with Iran will help fund Russia's assault on Ukraine

The Kremlin is set to enjoy a boost as US President Donald Trump lifts sanctions and its oil becomes more valuable.

Sky News - World - 1 month ago

Forbidden movies: Russia bans films that reject so-called 'traditional values'

'Traditional values' in the law include patriotism, service to the fatherland, high morals, a strong family, productive labor, and the priority of the spiritual over the material.

Global Voices - Entertainment - 1 month ago

'A setback': EU fails to approve new Russia sanctions as war drags on

European Union countries have failed to reach a consensus and agree on a 20th package of sanctions against Russia, mainly due to objections from...

Daily Sabah - Business - 2 months ago

Greenpeace Accuses Russia of Destroying the Environment

A new Greenpeace report accuses Russia of accelerating environmental destruction and obstructing global climate progress as it prioritizes war and resource exploitation.

OilPrice.com - Environment - 6 months ago

Starmer: 'Sooner or later' Russia must yield to peace

Leaders from Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Canada met virtually to discuss a proposed ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia

Voice of America - Top Stories - 1 year ago

Can the US pry Russia away from China?

Western politicians have repeatedly called on China to limit or cease tacit support for Russia’s bloody war against Ukraine

Voice of America - Top Stories - 1 year ago

IOC president blasts Ukraine – media

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Back has reportedly urged Kiev against calls to boycott the Paris 2024 Games

Russia Today - Sports - 3 years ago

Russia and Belarus may be permitted to send neutral delegations to the 2024 Olympics

Ukraine’s Sports Minister Vadim Guttsait says his country might boycott the Paris Olympics next year if Russia and Belarus are granted entry

Russia Today - Sports - 3 years ago

Ukraine Invaded by Russia: Inside the War, the Refugee Crisis and the World's Reaction

Russia's invasion of Ukraine began Feb. 24. Since then, at least 24,000 people have been killed and at least 10 million people have been displaced.

Inside Edition - Politics - 4 years ago