US President Donald Trump has called on Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar to resign from Congress after a federal court filing referenced an alternative version of her name. Omar’s spokesperson has rejected claims that she used a false identity, while the filing itself does not establish fraud or determine her eligibility to serve. US President Donald […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed optimism that the conflict involving Iran could be resolved in the near future, raising hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough despite continuing tensions between Washington and Tehran. However, prospects for a quick settlement remain uncertain, with both countries maintaining competing demands and deep mistrust complicating negotiations. Recent reporting indicates that […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin has hosted US special envoy Steve Witkoff in St Petersburg for renewed discussions on ending the war in Ukraine, while Moscow released a 74-year-old American citizen detained since 2022 in a move described as a goodwill gesture. The meeting on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, marks Witkoff’s ninth face-to-face meeting with Putin […]
U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have launched a $25 million fraud whistleblower programme offering financial rewards of up to $30,000 to people whose tips help expose fraud involving government funds. Announced at the White House on October 20, 2026, the Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program, known as WHIP, is designed to encourage […]
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin following what Washington described as constructive talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Norway, as President Donald Trump intensifies pressure on Kyiv to reach a settlement to the war. The planned meeting with Putin marks another diplomatic effort by Washington to explore a […]
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has described India as a “refining superpower”, signalling Washington’s interest in expanding energy cooperation with Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries, particularly in refining Venezuelan crude oil and potentially increasing production in Venezuela. Speaking to reporters in Mumbai on Tuesday during his visit to India, Rubio said Reliance had the technical […]
US President Donald Trump has intensified warnings against election fraud, with his administration stepping up federal investigations and prosecutions of alleged illegal voting ahead of the November 3 congressional midterm elections. The administration has placed particular emphasis on preventing non-US citizens from voting in federal elections, an offence under US law. Federal prosecutors have warned […]
US President Donald Trump has endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s upcoming election, praising his leadership and stance against Iran. Trump described Netanyahu as a “Great Warrior Prime Minister” and warned that a change in Israel’s leadership could affect the United States’ role in confronting Tehran. US President Donald Trump has publicly […]
US President Donald Trump will take up to 60 days to assess the economic consequences of imposing new sanctions and tariffs linked to Russia, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said, following the administration’s decision to temporarily waive key measures targeting Moscow and countries purchasing Russian energy. Rubio said the review would allow Washington to […]
Venezuela expects to attract nearly $76 billion in oil investment over the next five years as the country moves to revive its struggling energy industry and expand crude production, acting President Delcy Rodríguez has announced. Speaking on national television on Saturday, October 17, Rodríguez said recently signed agreements included a bilateral deal with the United […]