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Trump says Mideast truce on 'life support' after rejecting Iran stance
Trump says Mideast truce on 'life support' after rejecting Iran stance

President Donald Trump said the ceasefire in the Middle East war was on "life support" Monday after rejecting Iran's latest counteroffer, which it said had included demands for the release of frozen assets and the end of a US blockade.

May 11, 2026

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Trump to suspend US gas tax as Iran war spikes prices
Trump to suspend US gas tax as Iran war spikes prices

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he plans to suspend a federal gasoline tax as consumers deal with surging energy prices in the wake of the Iran war.

May 11, 2026

Macron announces 23 bn euros of investment at Africa summit
Macron announces 23 bn euros of investment at Africa summit

French President Emmanuel Macron announced 23 billion euros ($27 billion) of investment for Africa during a major summit on the future of the continent hosted by Kenya on Monday.

May 11, 2026

Oil rises, stocks mostly higher on US-Iran deadlock
Oil rises, stocks mostly higher on US-Iran deadlock

Global stock markets mostly rose while oil prices climbed on Monday after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran's terms for ending the war in the Middle East.

May 11, 2026

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White House press gala shooting suspect pleads not guilty
White House press gala shooting suspect pleads not guilty

A California man charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at a White House press gala last month pleaded not guilty on Monday, US media reported.

May 11, 2026

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Oil rises, stocks mixed on US-Iran deadlock
Oil rises, stocks mixed on US-Iran deadlock

Global stock markets diverged while oil prices rose on Monday after US President Donald Trump rejected Iran's terms for ending the war in the Middle East.

May 11, 2026