Trump Challenges Allies, King Charles Visits US

0:00It's March 31st. I'm Cory with the story, and this is Adelaide News today. Local news powered by AI. President Trump fired off on truth social, blasting Britain, France, and other nations hit by fuel shortages from the Strait of Hormuz closure. He told them straight up to muster some courage, go take their own oil, and stop relying on the U.S. With Iran mostly decimated in this month-long war that's jacked up global energy prices, some said America's done the heavy lifting. He called out Britain and France for not stepping up during the conflict, like France blocking overflights for military supplies to Israel. This came right after U.S. strikes lit up a key Iranian nuclear site, and Iran hit a Kuwaiti oil tanker. Secretary of war Pete Hickseth noted more ships are moving through the Strait now, but urged other countries to protect that vital waterway. Folks are reacting strong. Such opposition leader Ed Davy slammed his own Prime Minister for lacking backbone amid Trump's contempt. Meanwhile, fuel woes have countries scrambling as tanker traffic stays choked.

1:04Then Buckingham Palace drops news less than an hour later. Keen Charles and Queen Camilla's state visit to the U.S. is on for late April. It's to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence and highlight the close ties, despite the Middle East mess and calls. To postpone, Trump called it a momentous occasion. Bush off his own UK visit last September. The kings made 19 trips to the U.S. before, first as monarch, aiming to strengthen bonds when times get tough.