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30/05/2026

By Andrew Moran

The U.S. labor market could be showing signs of heating up after the economy topped economists’ expectations.

April payrolls rose by 115,000 from the previous month’s upwardly revised 185,000, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data released on May 8.

The consensus forecast indicated a gain of 62,000 jobs.

The unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.3 percent, in line with market estimates.

For the past year, employment conditions have been typically described as “low-fire, low-hire.” New data could suggest that while the economy is witnessing a low number of layoffs, hiring could be gaining momentum.

Employment gains were broad-based last month, led by health care (37,000), transportation and warehousing (30,000), and retail (22,000).

Federal government payrolls continued their downward trend, erasing 9,000 jobs.

“Since reaching a peak in October 2024, federal government employment is down by 348,000, or 11.5 percent,” the bureau said in the May 8 report.
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The U.S. labor market could be showing signs of heating up after the economy topped economists’ expectations. April payrolls rose by 115,000 from the previous month’s upwardly revised 185,000, according…

30/05/2026

By Jack Phillips

U.S. President Donald Trump on May 29 released new terms of a possible agreement between the United States and Iran, saying the regime must immediately open the Strait of Hormuz without any tolls, and that he will make a “final decision” as he meets with administration officials later in the day.

Aside from demanding that Iran not obtain a nuclear weapon, Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social that the strait must be opened “in both directions” and that Tehran must “complete the immediate removal and/or detonation of any mines that are left.”

Trump signaled in the social media post that he will be meeting with other officials in the White House Situation Room to make the “final determination” on the agreement.

Later on Friday, a White House official said the meeting ended and lasted approximately two hours.

“President Trump will only make a deal that is good for America and satisfies his redlines,” the official said.
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U.S. President Donald Trump on May 29 released new terms of a possible agreement between the United States and Iran, saying the regime must immediately open the Strait of Hormuz…

30/05/2026

By Tom Ozimek

The U.S. Navy has warned commercial shipping that “dangerous military activities” will take place in and around the Strait of Hormuz, cautioning that vessels suspected of supporting mine-laying operations could be targeted and that the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports remains in force.

The warning was issued May 29 by U.S. Naval Forces Central Command through the Joint Maritime Information Center and shared with shipping operators via the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations office. It comes as Washington and Tehran continue negotiations over a possible agreement to extend a fragile ceasefire and prevent a resumption of war.
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The U.S. Navy has warned commercial shipping that “dangerous military activities” will take place in and around the Strait of Hormuz, cautioning that vessels suspected of supporting mine-laying operations could…

29/05/2026

By Aaron Gifford

New York and New Jersey attorneys general have launched investigations, both announced on May 27, into World Cup ticket pricing following complaints that the world’s soccer governing body misled fans about the location of seats they were buying.

The attorneys general, Letitia James of New York and Jennifer Davenport of New Jersey, sent subpoenas to FIFA asking about its ticketing practices, with more detailed inquiries pertaining to the eight World Cup matches planned for New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium, including the July 19 finals.

FIFA follows a dynamic pricing model, similar to what is used for playoff tickets for top-tier sports leagues in the United States. The seat maps on the ticket sales website show four zones at MetLife, with category one seats in the most desirable location.

New York and New Jersey attorneys general have launched investigations, both announced on May 27, into World Cup ticket pricing following complaints that the world’s soccer governing body misled fans…

29/05/2026

By Ryan Morgan

A force of about 1,300 U.S. Marines and sailors has begun operating in the Caribbean Sea, joining a larger U.S. force presence in the area.

The deployment expands on existing U.S. military operations in the region and comes at a period of rising U.S. diplomatic pressure on Cuba.

In a May 29 statement, the U.S. Marine Corps announced that the formation of around 1,300 troops, known as Littoral Combat Force-24, “has officially assumed the mission as the premier tactical force-in-readiness within the U.S. Southern Command Area of Responsibility.”

The Marine Corps described Littoral Combat Force-24 as a component of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The troops will join the elements of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit and the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz already operating in the region.

The Marine Corps said Littoral Combat Force-24 will serve as the crisis response component of the larger Marine Air-Ground Task Force assigned to the region.
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A force of about 1,300 U.S. Marines and sailors has begun operating in the Caribbean Sea, joining a larger U.S. force presence in the area. The deployment expands on existing…

29/05/2026

By Andrew Moran

U.S. export strength further narrowed America’s imbalance with trading partners, according to new government figures released on May 29.

The U.S. international goods deficit narrowed 3.4 percent, or $2.9 billion, to $82.4 billion in April, the Census Bureau reported.

Exports surged 4 percent, or $8.5 billion, to $219.7 billion, fueled by shipments of consumer and capital goods, as well as industrial supplies.

This was partially offset by a 2.8 percent decline in vehicle exports and a 0.3 percent drop in food shipments.

Imports slowed last month as they rose 1.9 percent, or $5.6 billion, to $302.1 billion.

Last month’s jump in imports was driven by a 5.6 percent surge in purchases of capital goods from foreign markets.

Conversely, the bureau reported a 1.9 percent and 1.5 percent drop in imports of industrial supplies and vehicles, respectively.

Imports of consumer goods also fell 1 percent.
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U.S. export strength further narrowed America’s imbalance with trading partners, according to new government figures released on May 29. The U.S. international goods deficit narrowed 3.4 percent, or $2.9 billion,…

29/05/2026

By Jack Phillips

U.S. President Donald Trump on May 29 released new terms of a possible agreement between the United States and Iran, saying the regime must immediately open the Strait of Hormuz without any tolls, and that he will make a “final decision” as he meets with administration officials later in the day.

Aside from demanding that Iran not obtain a nuclear weapon, Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social that the strait must be opened “in both directions” and that Tehran must “complete the immediate removal and/or detonation of any mines that are left.”

Trump signaled in the social media post that he will be meeting with other officials in the White House Situation Room to make the “final determination” on the agreement.

He also said that the blockade of Iranian ports, initiated last month, “will now be lifted,” although it was unclear whether the move would be made if the other conditions laid out in his post were agreed upon by Iran.
(LNG)

U.S. President Donald Trump on May 29 released new terms of a possible agreement between the United States and Iran, saying the regime must immediately open the Strait of Hormuz…

29/05/2026

By Aldgra Fredly

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on May 28 that Oman had given assurances that it does not intend to facilitate any effort to charge tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

Bessent was responding to a question about President Donald Trump’s May 28 remarks that the United States could take military action if Oman is engaged in efforts to charge tolls for passage through the waterway.

Trump has said the strait should remain open to international shipping and not be controlled by anybody, adding, “Oman will behave just like everybody else, or we’ll have to blow them up. They understand that.”

Bessent said the president’s remarks were intended to “punctuate” the importance of preserving freedom of navigation in the strait.

“I had a call with the Omani ambassador this morning, and he assured me that there were no plans for tolling the strait,” he told reporters at the White House.

“As he said, our countries have had 200 years of good relations.
(USA)

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on May 28 that Oman had given assurances that it does not intend to facilitate any effort to charge tolls on ships passing through…

28/05/2026

By Ryan Morgan

U.S. military personnel in the Middle East are at risk of being surveilled and targeted through the geolocation data on their smartphones, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) recently notified lawmakers.

“USCENTCOM has received multiple threat reports concerning adversary exploitation of commercial location data to target or surveil U.S. personnel in theater,” CENTCOM said in a letter it shared with Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) on April 14, and which Reuters first reported on May 28.

The disclosure to Wyden came in the days after the United States and Iran concluded 38 days of direct large-scale combat with what remains to be a fragile ceasefire. Since those hostilities with Iran began on Feb. 28, 13 U.S. military personnel have been killed, and hundreds more have been injured.
(DOD)

U.S. military personnel in the Middle East are at risk of being surveilled and targeted through the geolocation data on their smartphones, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) recently notified lawmakers.…

28/05/2026

By Andrew Moran

U.S. economic growth was revised lower in the first quarter because of downward adjustments from consumer spending and business investment.

The gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 1.6 percent in the first three months of 2026, down from the initial estimate of 2 percent, according to new Bureau of Economic Analysis data released on May 28.

Consumer spending expansion came in lower, at 1.4 percent, from 1.9 percent. Economists had penciled in a reading of 1.6 percent.

Americans have come under financial pressure over the past three months, largely because of higher energy prices.

Motorists are paying, on average, $4.45 per gallon of gas, about double what they paid before the Iranian conflict.

Expansion in gross private domestic investment, which has been a sizable contributor to the GDP, receded slightly to 1.19 percent. Included in this category is business investment, advancing by 1.35 percent.
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U.S. economic growth was revised lower in the first quarter because of downward adjustments from consumer spending and business investment. The gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 1.6 percent in…

28/05/2026

By Ryan Morgan and Emel Akan

WASHINGTON—The United States and Iran have tentatively agreed upon a 60-day memorandum of understanding to extend their current ceasefire and enable further negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program, a U.S. government source has confirmed with The Epoch Times.

The deal is awaiting final sign-off by President Donald Trump, the source said on May 28. Axios was first to report the development.

The understanding was reached after Trump directed offensive military actions against Iran on Feb. 28, leading to 38 days of large-scale fighting before Washington and Tehran agreed to a ceasefire on April 7.

Tensions have remained high despite the ceasefire, and U.S. and Iranian forces have traded fire on several occasions, including multiple rounds overnight on May 27.

The U.S.
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WASHINGTON—The United States and Iran have tentatively agreed upon a 60-day memorandum of understanding to extend their current ceasefire and enable further negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program, a U.S. government…

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