While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 2, 2026
The US administration declared the Iran conflict terminated as a war powers deadline arrived, following two months of airstrikes initiated in February. Ukraine unveiled plans for army reforms amid ongoing manpower shortages and stalled peace talks with Russia. Meanwhile, Donald Trump announced a rise in tariffs on EU auto imports, while France saw political tension over bakery operations on Labour Day.
- ▪President Donald Trump's administration stated that hostilities with Iran had ended, meeting the 60-day War Powers Resolution deadline to report to Congress.
- ▪The US and Israel began airstrikes on Iran on February 28, with Iran submitting a new negotiation proposal via Pakistani mediators on May 1.
- ▪Ukraine announced military reforms to address infantry shortages and the discharge of long-serving soldiers as peace talks with Russia remain stalled.
- ▪The United States called for the immediate release of Aung San Suu Kyi after Myanmar's junta moved her to house arrest five years after her detention.
- ▪France's Prime Minister promoted a bill exempting independent bakeries and flower shops from Labour Day closure requirements, sparking debate over work regulations.
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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, May 2, 2026Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxMr Trump formally notified Congress of the conflict 48 hours after the first airstrikes. PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 02, 2026, 06:00 AMUpdated May 02, 2026, 06:00 AMWhite House says Iran war ‘terminated,’ as war powers deadline arrivesUS President Donald Trump’s administration argued that a ceasefire with Tehran had “terminated” hostilities as a legal deadline arrived on May 1 for coming to Congress about the two-month Iran war.Under the 1973 War Powers Resolution, the president can wage military action for only 60 days before ending it, asking Congress for authorisation or seeking a 30-day extension due to “unavoidable military necessity regarding the safety of…
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