Kremlin confirmed Putin will not attend the Ukraine-Russia talks in Istanbul, despite Zelensky’s challenge for a face-to-face meeting. A junior delegation led by Vladimir Medinsky represents Russia, a move Zelensky may see as a snub.
Inflation likely steady at 2.4% in April, per Bloomberg, with Barclays eyeing a dip to 2.3%, lowest since Feb 2021. Core rate holds at 2.8%, above Fed’s 2% target. #InflationWatch
AOC warns border czar Homan & Noem after Dems clash with ICE agents at NJ facility protest: “We are going to have a problem.” Tensions rise. #ICEProtest#AOCStance
Bernie Sanders’ “Fighting Oligarchy” tour with AOC emitted 62.15 tonnes of CO2 via private jets, enough to power 9 US homes for a year, energy group says. #ClimateIrony#SandersTour
Former Pres. Joe Biden found to have a small prostate nodule during routine physical, spokesperson confirms. Further evaluation underway. #BidenHealth#MedicalUpdate
Tory MP Patrick Spencer charged with sexual assaults on two women at Groucho Club in 2023, Crown Prosecution Service confirms. #UKPolitics#SpencerCharges
Consumer prices rose 2.3% in April, the lowest since 2021, despite Trump’s tariffs. Egg prices dipped 10% but stay high; gas dropped 12% to $3.15/gal. #InflationEases#PriceRelief
Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud ink historic $142bn defense deal in Riyadh, bolstering US-Saudi ties with advanced arms and $600bn investment. #PowerAlliance#TrumpMBS
Edan Alexander, Israeli-American hostage, freed by Hamas and transferred to Red Cross in Gaza. A breakthrough moment for ceasefire negotiations. #HostageFreed#GazaCeasefire
First group of 49 white South African farmers lands in US as refugees Monday, fleeing alleged racial persecution. Trump’s fast-tracked program sparks global debate. #AfrikanerExodus#RefugeeCrisis
Trump signs bold executive order to slash drug prices by 30-80%, targeting Big Pharma with a “Most Favored Nation” policy to match global lows. #DrugPrices#Trump