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 […]
The Trump administration has intensified its push to protect parental rights by investigating school districts accused of withholding information about students’ gender transitions from their parents. The U.S. Department of Education, working alongside the Department of Justice, is investigating whether these districts violated federal law by allowing children to socially transition at school without parental […]
Washington and Tehran Report Progress After Weeks of Military Escalation Officials Express Cautious Optimism Over Broader Negotiations The United States and Iran say diplomatic efforts are gaining momentum after nearly two weeks of heightened military tensions that threatened to push the region toward a wider conflict. Officials from both sides have described recent indirect talks […]
Israeli Prime Minister to Discuss Gaza, Iran and Regional Security Visit Includes Attendance at Senator Lindsey Graham’s Funeral Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is travelling to Washington, D.C. for high-level discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump as both leaders seek to address growing security challenges in the Middle East. The meeting at the White House […]
Washington and Riyadh Announce Framework for Nuclear Cooperation U.S. President Donald Trump says a new agreement with Saudi Arabia on a civilian nuclear programme will require the kingdom to normalise relations with Israel through the Abraham Accords. President Trump made the remarks after the United States and Saudi Arabia announced the framework agreement, which would […]
Washington Cites Forced Labour Concerns for New Import Duties Tariffs Affect Dozens of Countries and Economic Blocs The United States has imposed new tariffs on 60 trading partners, citing concerns that they have failed to adequately address forced labour within their supply chains. The new import duties, ranging from 10% to 12.5%, apply to key […]