# USA
In the US, two teenagers shot three people at a mosque and then took their own lives
In San Diego, USA, two teenagers opened fire in a mosque, killing three people. They were found dead not far from the scene.
Global business has already lost $25 billion due to the conflict surrounding Iran – which companies have been hit hardest
Global companies have already lost at least $25 billion as a result of the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran, and this figure continues to rise.
Americans have overpaid by more than $41 billion for fuel due to the war in Iran
Over the course of two and a half months of war in Iran, US residents have spent $41.5 billion more on fuel than they would have done had there been no conflict. The additional cost amounted to an average of $316 per household.
Trump has postponed the strike on Iran, scheduled for 19 May, following an appeal from the leaders of the Gulf states
US President Donald Trump has stated that he has postponed a planned military strike against Iran following appeals from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. According to him, the parties are continuing negotiations regarding a possible agreement.
Netanyahu and Trump discussed a possible new phase in the war against Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation during which they discussed the situation regarding Iran and the possibility of a new phase in the military campaign.
Before leaving Beijing, Trump’s team threw away all the items they had received from the Chinese side
Before boarding Air Force One, members of the US delegation collected and discarded all items that Chinese officials had given to US representatives during their visit to Beijing.
The US has not extended the easing of sanctions on Russian oil
The administration of US President Donald Trump has decided not to extend the temporary exemption from sanctions that allowed certain countries to purchase a portion of Russian crude oil
The US has announced cuts to financial aid for Ukraine
Brian Mast, Chair of the US House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs, has stated that Washington has no plans to approve new large-scale financial aid packages for Ukraine
Following Trump’s comments, Canada is stepping up security in the Arctic
Canada, Denmark and other Northern European countries are stepping up their security cooperation in the Arctic following US President Donald Trump’s comments about the possible annexation of Greenland.
The US and Israel are drawing up options for action regarding Iran
Washington and Tel Aviv are considering options for further action against Iran in the event that the talks break down. The scenarios include new strikes on military targets and an operation against nuclear infrastructure in Isfahan
Trump and Xi Jinping concluded their summit in Beijing without reaching any major agreements
The summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Beijing concluded without any breakthrough agreements, despite the ostensibly friendly atmosphere and public statements from both sides. The US and China made no significant progress on trade, Iran and Taiwan.
The US has completely rejected Iran’s 14-point plan for resolving the conflict
The United States has rejected Iran’s 14-point proposal aimed at resolving the conflict and easing tensions between the two sides. Officials in Tehran claim that Washington continues to pursue a policy of pressure, particularly regarding Iran’s nuclear programme.
