Washington Says Cairo Played a “Helpful Role” During the Conflict The United States has waived human rights related conditions attached to more than $300 million in military aid to Egypt, citing Cairo’s role during the conflict involving Iran, according to the U.S. State Department. The decision, announced on Thursday, removes certain human rights conditions that […]
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 […]
U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran is interested in reaching an agreement with Washington and suggested that a deal could be reached at a time of the United States’ choosing, while maintaining that Tehran is not yet ready for formal negotiations. Speaking at a campaign rally in Gastonia, North Carolina, on September 16, Trump said […]
President Warns of Possible Strike on Heavily Fortified Pickaxe Mountain Site Near Natanz U.S. President Donald Trump says the war with Iran could continue until after the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, while warning that American forces could target a heavily fortified underground site near Iran’s damaged Natanz nuclear facility. Trump made the comments as the […]
Brent Crude Approaches Key $100 Threshold as Escalating Regional Conflict Threatens Energy Supplies Oil prices are surging toward $100 a barrel, with renewed military attacks across the Middle East raising fears of further disruption to regional energy supplies and shipping routes. Brent crude futures rose 1.3% to $99.22 a barrel by 0614 GMT on Wednesday, […]
The U.S. Navy’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln departed Thailand on Sunday after a five-day port visit that gave roughly 5,000 sailors and Marines a long-awaited break following an extended deployment at sea. The carrier arrived at Laem Chabang port on September 2, accompanied by other vessels from the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group. […]
The United States has declared the Strait of Hormuz open for navigation, with President Donald Trump saying American forces have cleared the strategic waterway of sea mines and are facilitating the movement of commercial vessels. Trump said on Thursday that the strait was open and that millions of barrels of oil were continuing to move […]
Damascus Seeks End to Israeli Strikes and Withdrawal From Seized Syrian Territory Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani says talks with Israel over a potential security agreement could resume soon, raising hopes of renewed diplomatic engagement between the two countries. Negotiations were reportedly frozen following the outbreak of the Iran war and were further disrupted after […]
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 […]
Governments across Asia, Europe and Africa are rushing to shield their economies from the growing fallout of the war involving Iran, as global oil prices surge to their highest levels in years and financial markets react with sharp volatility. Energy markets were jolted Monday after escalating fighting in the Middle East raised fears of major […]