U.S. Anti-Fraud Crackdown Saves Billions, Says Vice President JD Vance

U.S. Vice President JD Vance has hailed the Trump administration’s intensified crackdown on fraud within the nation’s Medicare and Medicaid programs, claiming the effort has already saved American taxpayers billions of dollars while promising further action against what he described as widespread abuse of federal healthcare funds. Speaking during a White House event focused on […]

Australia and India Seal Landmark Uranium Deal, Strengthening Clean Energy and Strategic Ties

Australia and India have signed a landmark uranium supply agreement that marks a significant step in their growing strategic partnership, reinforcing cooperation in clean energy, trade and regional security. The agreement will allow Australia to expand uranium exports for India’s civilian nuclear energy programme, supporting New Delhi’s ambitions to meet rising electricity demand while reducing […]

Trump Reignites Greenland Debate, Says Island Should Be Under U.S. Control

U.S. President Donald Trump has once again stirred international debate by reiterating that Greenland should be under American control, arguing that the Arctic island is critical to U.S. and global security. Speaking on the sidelines of the 2026 NATO Summit in Turkey, Trump said Greenland “should be controlled by the United States, not Denmark,” claiming […]

Trump Orders U.S. Trade Cutoff With Spain, Deepening Rift Within NATO

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he has ordered an immediate cutoff of all U.S. trade with Spain, dramatically escalating tensions with one of Washington’s NATO allies during the alliance’s summit in Ankara, Türkiye. Speaking alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Trump said he had instructed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to halt trade […]

U.S. and Iran Exchange Fresh Strikes as Trump Seeks NATO Unity Amid Escalating Middle East Crisis

The fragile truce between the United States and Iran has come under renewed strain after both countries launched fresh military strikes, while U.S. President Donald Trump met NATO leaders in Ankara seeking greater allied support as tensions across the Middle East intensified. The latest escalation follows Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in the Strait of […]

King Charles Will Not Live at Buckingham Palace After Renovations, Palace Officials Confirm

British monarch to remain at Clarence House as Buckingham Palace continues its role as the monarchy’s ceremonial headquarters King Charles III will not move into Buckingham Palace once its extensive £369 million ($487 million) refurbishment is completed in 2027, ending nearly two centuries in which the palace served as the British monarch’s primary residence. Royal […]

Bahrain Welcomes U.S.-Iran Deal and Reopening of Strait of Hormuz

Manama says diplomatic breakthrough and renewed maritime traffic will boost regional stability, energy security and economic confidence Bahrain has welcomed the preliminary agreement between the United States and Iran aimed at easing regional tensions, describing the diplomatic breakthrough as an important step toward restoring stability in the Gulf and ensuring the safe passage of commercial […]

Rubio Says Gulf States Oppose Strait of Hormuz Transit Tolls

U.S. Secretary of State says regional allies reject any proposal to charge ships for using one of the world’s busiest energy corridors U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Gulf Arab states are united in opposing any proposal to impose transit tolls on commercial vessels using the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring Washington’s determination to […]

UN Suspends Strait of Hormuz Ship Escort Mission After Cargo Vessel Comes Under Attack

Attack near Oman raises fresh fears over maritime security despite fragile Iran ceasefire efforts The United Nations has temporarily suspended its ship escort and evacuation initiative through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz after a cargo vessel came under attack near the coast of Oman, casting fresh doubt over efforts to stabilize one of the […]

Venezuela Races to Rescue Hundreds Trapped After Devastating Twin Earthquakes

Massive 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes flatten buildings, overwhelm emergency services and leave thousands feared dead Rescue teams across Venezuela are working around the clock to locate survivors after two powerful earthquakes struck the country’s northern coast within seconds of each other, causing catastrophic destruction, killing hundreds of people and leaving thousands feared trapped beneath […]