The U.S. Energy Department is set to provide $150 million in federal funding for a major electricity transmission project in Alaska, as Vice President JD Vance campaigns in the state ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections. The funding will support construction of approximately 223 miles of new transmission lines connecting the Beluga power station […]
The 81st United Nations General Assembly has opened in New York, bringing together world leaders for a week of high-level diplomatic discussions focused on major international conflicts, security, economic pressures and emerging technologies. US President Donald Trump is among the first major national leaders scheduled to address the General Debate on Tuesday, alongside French President […]
CHINESE PRESIDENT TO MEET DONALD TRUMP AS WASHINGTON AND BEIJING SEEK TO MANAGE TRADE, SECURITY AND TECHNOLOGY DIFFERENCES Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States from September 23 to 25, at the invitation of U.S. President Donald Trump, China’s Foreign Ministry announced on Monday. The visit will include talks […]
The United States has approved visas for Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to attend next week’s high-level session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, despite the ongoing conflict between Washington and Tehran. The U.S. State Department confirmed that Iran’s “core delegation” and essential staff will be permitted to […]
DONG JUN CALLS FOR AN END TO PROVOCATIVE ACTS AND URGES COUNTRIES TO PREVENT LOCAL DISPUTES FROM ESCALATING Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun has called on countries to remain vigilant against what he described as a resurgence of “hegemony, militarism and historical revisionism,” while urging nations to curb provocative actions that could worsen regional instability. […]
Vice president signals broad range of economic and diplomatic options U.S. Vice President JD Vance said President Donald Trump has “a lot of tools” available to pressure Iran over its nuclear program, underscoring the administration’s readiness to intensify economic and diplomatic measures if Tehran refuses to curb its nuclear activities. Speaking during a media interview […]
Estonia has confirmed that U.S. weapons shipments delayed by the recent conflict involving Iran are now expected to arrive within the coming months, providing reassurance that critical military modernization efforts remain on track despite temporary disruptions to global defense logistics. The announcement comes as NATO members continue strengthening their defense capabilities amid heightened security concerns […]
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has strongly condemned Iran’s recent missile and drone strikes targeting several countries across the Middle East, warning that the attacks threaten regional stability and risk drawing more nations into an already volatile conflict. The president’s remarks came as tensions between Iran, the United States, and several Gulf nations continue to intensify […]
Israeli Leader Reaffirms Commitment to Prevent Iran From Acquiring Nuclear Weapons Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reiterated that Israel will continue taking all necessary measures to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, declaring that the country’s security remains his government’s highest priority amid renewed regional tensions. Speaking during recent public remarks, Netanyahu said […]
U.S. President Donald Trump delivered one of his strongest critiques of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) during the 36th NATO Summit, urging member states to significantly increase defence spending while insisting that the United States should no longer bear what he described as a disproportionate share of the alliance’s security costs. Speaking alongside world […]