Investors are fleeing with the stock is down more than 60% since Trump was re-elected president, wiping out US$6 billion in shareholder wealth.
World
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The America Reads the Bible event, part of upcoming 250th birthday commemorations, has been billed as encouraging a "return to the spiritual foundation that has shaped our country".
Wednesday 11:52am
US Vice President JD Vance, expected to lead US negotiators if talks continue, had earlier called off a trip to Pakistan, and Iran said it hadn't decided whether to participate.
Wednesday 8:23am
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He addressed the spiraling back-and-forth saga of Trump’s critiques of his peace message, which have dominated news headlines this week.
Sun, Apr 19
Trump said the American blockade on Iranian ships and ports “will remain in full force” until Tehran reaches a deal with the US.
Sat, Apr 18
As Lebanon and Israel agreed to a 10-day ceasefire, Trump criticised Australia for not supplying military aid to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Fri, Apr 17
US forces in other areas of responsibility "will actively pursue any Iranian-flagged vessel or any vessel attempting to provide material support to Iran".
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said plans to ramp up economic pain on Iran would be the "financial equivalent" of a bombing campaign.
Thu, Apr 16
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including why fuel price issues could stick around, and Katy Perry under investigation.
New Zealand
Pope Leo XIV made no mention of Trump's latest social media post or the suggestion by JD Vance that he should "be careful" when speaking about theology.
All seats in the House of Representatives will be contested, as will one-third of the Senate.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright raised eyebrows today after saying the country “looks like we’re going in the wrong direction” in remarks hailing a new natural gas pipeline project.
Wed, Apr 15
Now their disagreement over the war in Iran has escalated in spectacular fashion, and their comments show how differently each sees the conflict and its impact.
US President Donald Trump said a second round of talks could happen "over the next two days," telling the New York Post the negotiations could be held again in Pakistan.
Many were appalled that Trump followed his Truth Social attack on Leo by posting an image depicting himself as a Christ-like saviour.
Tue, Apr 14
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including why now’s the time to get the flu jab, and what made a controversial influencer storm out of an interview.
Health
The US President was asked about his comments toward the US-born head of the Catholic Church, as well as the since-deleted post depicting himself as a healer.
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the American military had begun a blockade of Iranian ports as part of his effort to force Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz.
In the January 2004 pilot of The Apprentice, Donald Trump said something he would never admit today.
Mon, Apr 13
The US President and many conservatives have long embraced Viktor Orbán, who has become an icon among the global right.
US Central Command has since announced that it will begin a blockade of Iranian ports from 4am Tuesday (NZT).
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including why not to get complacent about storm warnings, President Trump threatens to blockade the strait of Hormuz, and Justin Bieber takes over Coachella.
In his second term, he has made a public flex of his political influence abroad on a scale that few, if any, US presidents have exerted.
Sun, Apr 12
The US first lady didn't take questions from the press after her statement, leaving many with questions.
The Trump administration faces mounting calls to testify about the war and justify its demands for hundreds of billions of dollars in new military spending.
Fri, Apr 10
