Trump’s Nominee Takes Leadership of U.S. Public Health Agency The U.S. Senate has confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Dr. Schwartz, President Donald Trump’s third nominee to lead the agency, was confirmed by a 51-44 vote in the Senate. She becomes the 22nd […]
Treasury Removes Restrictions on Fly Baghdad After Compliance Review The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has removed counterterrorism sanctions from Iraqi carrier Fly Baghdad and two aircraft that were previously blacklisted over alleged links to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, or IRGC. The Treasury updated its Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list […]
President Says Negotiations Going ‘Very Well’ as Hopes Rise for Breakthrough U.S. President Donald Trump says the United States and Iran are engaged in “very good discussions,” expressing optimism that ongoing negotiations could soon lead to a breakthrough. Speaking after a full day of diplomatic engagement, President Trump said the talks were progressing positively and […]
Marco Rubio Formalises Civil Nuclear Partnership With Paraguay The United States and Paraguay have signed a Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding, marking a significant step in expanding bilateral cooperation on peaceful nuclear energy and strengthening long-term energy security. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Paraguayan Vice President Pedro Alliana formalised the agreement […]
The United States could announce an agreement with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as early as “today or tomorrow,” according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Bessent said negotiations are progressing and expressed optimism that a breakthrough could be reached soon. He noted that financial markets have responded positively to the prospect of […]
Treasury Secretary’s Notes Reveal Plan to Support Yen Washington and Tokyo Coordinate Rare Currency Market Action The United States has stepped in to support the Japanese yen, with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at the centre of the intervention. A photograph taken during a cabinet meeting at Camp David on Friday captured a notepad in […]
Mediators Begin 14-Day Process to Finalise Implementation U.S. President Donald Trump says his Board of Peace has reached what he described as a “historic” agreement with Hamas and other Palestinian armed factions on a framework for phased disarmament in the Gaza Strip. The proposed agreement establishes a 14 day negotiation period to finalise implementation details. […]
U.S. President Highlights Meetings With Ukrainian and Israeli Leaders Discussions Focus on Key International Issues U.S. President Donald Trump has described his recent meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as positive. Speaking late on Tuesday, President Trump said both meetings were constructive, signalling continued engagement with the leaders of […]
Israeli Prime Minister Says Tehran Must Never Acquire Nuclear Weapons Remarks Come Amid Continued Regional Tensions Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that some figures in Iran believe they can still “play America,” while others view U.S. President Donald Trump as too tough to confront. Netanyahu said that, ultimately, it is Israel’s determination that […]
Health Secretary Says Newly Released Diaries Raise Questions About Pandemic Response Kennedy Argues Dissenting Voices Were Unfairly Dismissed U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says the newly released Fauci Diaries vindicate scientists, physicians, and public figures who questioned the U.S. government’s response during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kennedy said the diaries provide […]