Worl news today
*USA Update – Apr 28, 2026*
*1. Iran War & Foreign Policy*
- *Trump on Iran*: Posted on Truth Social that Iran told him it’s in a "State of Collapse" and figuring out leadership. Peace talks stuck — Iran wants to delay nuclear talks until the war ends and Gulf shipping is resolved, but Trump wants nukes dealt with first.
- *UAE quits OPEC*: Major blow to Saudi-led oil group. UAE says it’s a policy decision after reviewing energy strategies. Trump called it a win, saying OPEC “rips off the rest of the world”.
- *Oil prices*: Brent crude up 3% to $111.40/barrel due to war uncertainty. World Bank warns energy could surge 24% in 2026 if Iran war disruptions continue. 3931f342
*2. Domestic & Politics*
- *White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting*: Shooter Cole Allen, 31-year-old Caltech engineer and Torrance tutor, charged security checkpoint. Secret Service officer hit in chest but saved by vest. DOJ found note saying he wanted to target administration officials.
- *Disney vs Trump*: After Jimmy Kimmel’s Melania joke at WHCD, Trump called for Kimmel to be fired. Disney chair says new CEO Josh D’Amaro will “rise to the occasion” and decide response.
- *Fed news*: Fed nominee Kevin Warsh wants a "good family fight" at the table. Current policy rate staying at 3.50%-3.75%. Warsh thinks economy is at full employment, but others cite Iran war + tariffs as inflation risks. 93e31b627d0eca62
*3. Business & Tech*
- *Musk vs OpenAI trial started*: Musk suing Sam Altman for $150 billion, claiming OpenAI betrayed its nonprofit mission and became a "wealth machine." Wants OpenAI to revert to nonprofit.
- *JetBlue grounded*: FAA grounded all JetBlue flights Tuesday after request from airline. Reason unclear. ddb5ad5b
*4. Other Notables*
- *Belarus prisoners*: US Special Envoy John Coale expects more prisoners released from Belarus next month.
- *US Embassy Venezuela*: American flag raised at US Embassy in Caracas for first time since 2019, after Maduro was captured by US troops in January.
- *Quad commitment*: Secretary of State Marco Rubio says US "deeply committed" to Quad with India, Japan, Australia. 2cfded56d06f
Want details on any of these — Iran war, WHCD shooting, oil/OPEC, or Musk trial?
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