U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said he will ask Congress for $45 million in additional security funding for Ecuador, as Washington deepens cooperation with President Daniel Noboa’s government in the fight against drug trafficking and organized crime. U.S.-Ecuador Security Partnership Rubio made the announcement during his visit to Ecuador, where he praised the […]
Seoul Reviews Possible Military Role South Korea is considering whether to make a military contribution to international efforts to protect freedom of navigation through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, but officials stress that no final decision has been made. The presidential office said Seoul is examining both military and non-military options, while emphasizing that […]
Peru has announced that it is severing diplomatic relations with Iran, citing escalating conflict in the Middle East, concerns over Iran’s domestic human-rights record and disruption to international shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The decision marks a significant diplomatic step by the South American country as the confrontation between Iran and the United […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has said there are currently no talks taking place with Iran and none are scheduled, signaling a setback for diplomatic efforts to end the escalating conflict between Washington and Tehran. Iran, meanwhile, maintains that the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz remains closed to shipping until its demands are addressed. Dispute Over […]
President says Secret Service ordered covert aircraft switch after reported Iranian threat U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that he secretly switched aircraft while departing Turkey last month, saying the plane he ultimately flew on may have faced “greater risk” than the Air Force One aircraft he initially boarded. The operation was reportedly carried out […]
The conflict between Iran and the United States has escalated sharply after Iran launched a new wave of missile and drone strikes against U.S.-linked military targets across the Gulf region following a fourth consecutive night of intensive American airstrikes on Iranian military infrastructure. The latest exchange marks one of the most dangerous phases of the […]
In JERUSALEM Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has signaled that the ongoing military campaign against Iran could ultimately lead to regime change, intensifying rhetoric as the conflict enters its second week and regional tensions continue to escalate. In a recent message directed at the Iranian public, Netanyahu urged citizens to rise up against their leadership, […]
In WASHINGTON President Donald Trump on Friday unveiled a sweeping defence initiative aimed at dramatically enhancing the United States’ military production and readiness as global tensions escalate, particularly in the Middle East, where war between the U.S., Iran and Israel continues to intensify. In a high‑profile meeting at the White House with top executives from […]
The United States and Ukraine have announced that they will continue working together on a newly drafted “refined peace framework” aimed at ending the ongoing war with Russia. The announcement followed high level talks in Geneva, where representatives from both nations met to discuss possible pathways toward long-term stability and security in the region. In […]
U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to prioritize ending the war in Ukraine rather than testing new nuclear capable missiles, following Moscow’s announcement of a successful test of the Burevestnik nuclear powered cruise missile. Speaking to reporters during a campaign stop, Trump criticized the test, calling it “a dangerous distraction” and […]