A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran came under renewed strain on Thursday after fresh fighting erupted in and around the Strait of Hormuz, but President Donald Trump insisted the truce remains in place. The flare-up marked the most serious test yet of the month-old ceasefire, raising fresh concerns over regional stability, oil […]
A sharp diplomatic rift has emerged between Donald Trump and Friedrich Merz after the U.S. president publicly told the German leader to stop “interfering” in efforts to confront Iran, intensifying tensions among Western allies over the ongoing Middle East crisis. Trump rebukes Merz over Iran comments In a strongly worded post on his Truth Social […]
The United States has rejected a proposal from Iran over concerns that it fails to adequately address Tehran’s nuclear programme, according to a senior U.S. official. The official said Donald Trump is dissatisfied with the offer, emphasizing that Washington’s “red line” remains unchanged any agreement must directly tackle Iran’s enriched uranium stockpiles and ongoing enrichment […]
Qatar has called for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, warning that any disruption to the critical shipping route is unacceptable and poses serious global risks. Speaking on behalf of the Qatar Ministry of Foreign Affairs, spokesperson Majid al-Ansari stressed that the strait must not be used as political leverage under any circumstances. […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply criticized NATO allies for refusing to participate in the ongoing U.S.-Israel military campaign against Iran, calling their position a “very foolish mistake” as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate. Speaking from the Oval Office during a meeting with Micheál Martin, Trump expressed frustration that key NATO members […]
In Washington the U.S. military has killed an Iranian official who led a unit accused of plotting to assassinate President Donald Trump, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Wednesday, deepening the already volatile conflict between the United States and Iran. Hegseth, briefing reporters at the Pentagon, said U.S. forces located and killed the Iranian […]
Britain is preparing to elevate its diplomatic relations with Vietnam to the highest level next week, when Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts Vietnamese Communist Party chief To Lam in London. The upgrade will raise ties to Vietnam’s top-tier “strategic comprehensive partnership,” placing the UK alongside a select group of countries that includes China, Russia, the […]
Indonesian soldiers in full fatigues marched onto a private palm oil plantation on Borneo island in late June, posting a signboard that declared the estate under government control, according to accounts from plantation managers. The incident at the Melati Hanjalipan plantation has become emblematic of a sweeping, military backed campaign to reclaim land and assets […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has declared the Gaza war officially over, following the final phase of a hostage-prisoner swap between Israel and Hamas, bringing an apparent end to months of intense fighting in the region. The announcement came after the last group of Israeli hostages were released by Hamas in exchange for a final batch […]
Israel Plans Tunnel Destruction Following Return of Captives A fragile but critical ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is holding, just hours before a planned hostage release and an anticipated visit by U.S. President Donald Trump to Israel as part of his ongoing diplomatic efforts in the region. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed that the […]