NatalieGotchu (@NatalieGotchU)

Mattel just yanked its 2025 forecast, blaming Trump’s tariff war for jacking up costs - and your toy prices. It’s moving UNO production to India, cutting China imports, and slapping a price hike on everything from Barbie to Hot Wheels. 🇨🇳🇺🇸 ♦️ YUAN HITS 6-MONTH HIGH AS INVESTORS DITCH THE DOLLAR China’s currency, the yuan, just flexed hard - hitting its strongest level against the dollar since November. Because investors are selling their dollars and going back to Asian currencies Hopes of a U.S-China trade deal and a weaker dollar have people dumping their “safe” bets and betting big on Beijing . 🇺🇸🇮🇷 ♦️U.S. & IRAN MAY MEET FOR NEW NUCLEAR TALKS THIS WEEKEND IN OMAN The U.S. and Iran are planning to restart nuclear talks this weekend, most likely on Sunday, May 11, in Oman's capital, Muscat. The talks were originally supposed to happen on May 3 in Rome but got delayed because of travel and scheduling issues. The new plan is to meet for 2 days — either Saturday and Sunday or Sunday and Monday — but it’s not officially confirmed yet. Iranian news reported the date first, and U.S. officials say they’re trying to make it happen. Russia’s President Putin spoke with Iran’s President Pezeshkian and said he’s willing to help both sides reach a deal. Trump, who pulled the U.S. out of the 2015 nuclear deal, has warned he could bomb Iran if no new agreement is made. 🇺🇸 ♦️Trump told Meet the Press he personally rang Jeff Bezos to kill Amazon’s reported plan to show tariff costs on product listings: “He said, ‘Well, I don’t want to do that,’ and he took it off immediately.” ♦️Trump said he would reopen Alcatraz to house illegal aliens while he fights judges trying to block their deportation: “The reopening of ALCATRAZ will serve as a symbol of Law, Order, and JUSTICE. We will MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” ♦️🇺🇸🇷🇺 TRUMP: PUTIN WANTS PEACE - OIL’S DOWN, WAR’S TOO EXPENSIVE Trump says Russia and Ukraine are both ready to cut a deal, and low oil prices have Putin suddenly feeling diplomatic. He praised a 3-day ceasefire offer as a “lot” - compared to where things started. On Nord Stream? Trump isn’t buying the line that Russia-did-it: “A lot of people know who blew it up.” ♦️Trump says U.S. airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthi rebels are on hold after they promised to stop hitting ships in the Red Sea. ♦️According to CNN and subsequently confirmed by Konstantin Toropin, U.S. Secretary of State Pete Hegseth signed a memo today ordering reductions to 4-star general and admiral positions, reductions to general and flag officers in the National Guard, and reductions subordinate to the wider “realignment” of the Unified Command Plan (UCP). Planned reductions per the memo: - A minimum 20% reduction of 4-star positions across the Active Component; - A minimum 20% reduction of general officers in the National Guard; and - An additional minimum 10% reduction in general and flag officers with the realignment of the Unified Command Plan. 🤡🌎♦️CARNEY: Canada is NOT for sale TRUMP: ‘Time will tell… NEVER say never’ US-Canada border is an ‘ARTIFICIAL LINE’ Carney: "Having met with, uh, the owners of Canada over the course of the campaign, uh, last several months, uh, it it's it's not for sale, won't be for sale, uh, ever..." Trump: "Never say never!" ♦️🇺🇸🇨🇦 TRUMP: YES, CANADA AND AMERICA "WOULD BE A WONDERFUL MARRIAGE" "When you look at that beautiful formation when it's together, I'm a very artistic person— that's the way it was meant to be. I think that there are tremendous benefits to Canadian citizens, tremendously lower taxes, a free military. It would really be a wonderful marriage because it's 2 places they get along very well— they like each other a lot.” 🇸🇦🇺🇸 ♦️ SAUDI ARABIA WANTS TO DIG WITH AMERICA’S HELP Saudi Arabia is about to shake hands with the U.S. on a big mining deal. Relying on oil money , they now want to add — gold, bauxite, and super-rare minerals worth $2.5 TRILLION. They’ are considering teaming up with a U.S. company called MP Materials to process the minerals that power stuff like iPhones and electric cars. They made a new company called Manara Minerals to go shopping for mines around the world — and already grabbed a piece of a $26 billion nickel and copper giant. 🇪🇺🇺🇸 ♦️ EU READY TO SLAP $113B IN TARIFFS ON U.S. GOODS IF TALKS FAIL The European Union is getting ready to hit $113 billion worth of American products with extra taxes if trade talks with the U.S. don’t work out. A draft list of which U.S. goods could be targeted will be shared with EU countries this week — but it’s not final and could change in the next month. This new threat comes on top of the €21 billion in U.S. goods the EU already taxed after Trump put high duties on steel and aluminum from Europe. The EU is warning that even more industries — like cars, trucks, tech parts, and even U.S. services — could get hit next if things don’t improve. 🇮🇹 ♦️three MB-339 aircraft from the Italian Air Force’s Frecce Tricolori aerobatic team were involved in a mid-air collision during the Pantelleria Airshow on the island of Pantelleria, Italy. Video footage shared online shows one aircraft making contact with two others during the formation flight. Despite the collision, all three pilots were able to land their jets. 🇾🇪 ♦️Major Israeli Attack Destroys Yemen's Sanaa International Airport Israel warned everyone near Yemen’s Sanaa International Airport to evacuate or risk being hurt. They said, “Not evacuating puts you in danger,” and even shared a map showing where people should leave. ♦️The Houthis announced an “air blockade” on Israel after launching a missile that struck near Ben Gurion Airport. Their spokesperson, Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree, warned international airlines to avoid Israeli airspace, vowing repeated strikes on airports to enforce the siege. 🇷🇺 ♦️The number of world leaders taking part in the Victory Parade in Moscow just keeps growing see pictures by RT ♦️PUTIN SPOKE TO ISRAEL PRIME MINISTER, KREMLIN SAYS: TASS 🇮🇱Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke this evening with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The two leaders exchanged warm greetings on the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. The Prime Minister emphasized the contribution of the Red Army to the victory over the Nazis and stressed the role of the many Jewish commanders and fighters in the war. Prime Minister Netanyahu and Russian President Putin also discussed regional developments. ♦️ Putin confirmed he would visit India in a show of support for Modi after condemning the terrorist attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 tourists. He pledged full support for India’s push to bring the attackers to justice. ♦️🇷🇺🇺🇦 RUSSIA & UKRAINE TRADE 205 PRISONERS EACH — UAE HELPED MAKE IT HAPPEN The United Arab Emirates helped set up the deal, acting as a neutral go-between. Russia says its soldiers are now in Belarus getting checked out by doctors and talking to mental health professionals. ♦️🇷🇺🇨🇳 PUTIN WILL ATTEND CHINA'S WWII ANNIVERSARY Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov just confirmed it: Putin is heading to China in late August or early September to mark the 80th anniversary of Japan’s WWII defeat. The trip is part of a diplomatic one-two. Xi Jinping will attend Russia’s May 9 Victory Day celebrations in Moscow—Putin returns the favor weeks later in Beijing. With global alliances shifting and East-West tensions building, this looks a lot like Moscow and Beijing tightening their playbook—for optics, for history, and for the future. 🇩🇪 ♦️German Parliament Backs Merz As Chancellor In Second Vote After "Shock" Failure In First Attempt Merz blew it in round 1 — 6 votes short, total flop. Round 2: The numbers: 325 YES, 289 NO, 1 “meh,” 3 people apparently forgot how voting works. Even the AfD ended up shaking his hand. President Steinmeier handed Merz the official Chancellor certificate in a 5 minute ceremony, then basically said, “Hold it up for the cameras so everyone knows it’s real!” ♦️Baerbock leaves behind a feminist book for her designated successor, Johann Wadephul: "In the Men's Republic. How Women Conquered Politics." The CDU politician had previously announced that he would not continue Baerbock's "feminist foreign policy." 🇬🇧 ♦️After 41 years at sea, Admiral Sir Ben Key is stepping down as First Sea Lord—just as the UK gears up for a major strategic defense review. 🇻🇦 ♦️133 CARDINALS LOCKED IN VATICAN TO PICK THE NEXT POPE The last pope was picked in 2 days… but the longest one took 1,006. 😂VATICAN STAFF THREATENED WITH EXCOMMUNICATION IF THEY SPILL POPE SECRETS 🇮🇱 ♦️After Israel’s war cabinet approved a full-scale operation to seize the Gaza Strip, Netanyahu promised a prolonged, "intensive" campaign to push civilians south and cut Hamas off from aid. Israel’s security cabinet has approved a sweeping military plan to conquer Gaza and retain control of the territory. IDF Chief Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir warned ministers that such an operation could cost the lives of the 59 remaining hostages, 35 of whom are confirmed dead. 🇸🇸 ♦️ Multiple explosions struck Port Sudan as drone attacks hit fuel depots and hotels near General al-Burhan’s residence. Packed with refugees and home to UN, aid, and government offices, Sudan’s main port now joins the frontline of a war that’s already displaced 12M and starved half the country. 🇵🇱 ♦️Polish prez hopeful Grzegorz Braun TEARS DOWN EU flag and WIPES SHOES with it 'This is Poland, not Brussels' — Far-right Polish prez candidate Grzegorz Braun still tormenting EU flag — after tearing it down and stomping on it, he’s now decided to burn it