Can alternative routes to the Strait of Hormuz keep Gulf oil and gas flowing?... Although there are alternatives, experts say that none can replace this strategic route, where a quarter of the world's oil trade transits.
Kremlin rejects Trump's claim that military escalation will hasten end of war in Ukraine... Russian presidential spokesman Dmitri Peskov stated that the increase in tensions will not contribute under any circumstances to the peace process.
Denmark insists to Trump that Greenland is not for sale and will remain under its sovereignty... Mette Frederiksen again rejected Washington's aspirations for the Arctic island and asked NATO allies to respect sovereignty
Trump again questions NATO allies' spending ahead of Ankara summit... “The United States spends more money on NATO than any other country to protect them, without obtaining any benefit in return,” said the president.
The US and Iran agree to stop attacks and will resume dialogue in Qatar on the Strait of Hormuz... The truce, signed on June 17 through a memorandum of understanding, hangs by a thread after an intense escalation of violence over the weekend
The DEA remains on alert for a possible increase in fentanyl trafficking in the US during the World Cup... Terrance C. Cole, director of the DEA, warned that cartels could use the flow of people associated with the event to expand their illicit operations
Republican Thom Tillis attacks DOJ fund and calls it “a reward for criminals”... “All of this has become a distraction,” Tillis concluded, in one of the harshest public criticisms Trump has faced within his party.
Trump advisor assures that the US has the ability to block Iran indefinitely... While Trump recently stated that the conflict with Iran could be close to ending, voices within do not rule out a prolonged conflict
Trump attacks NATO again, and again insinuates that he could abandon it; Demands full support in the war against Iran... The frustration of the New York tycoon stems from the lack of support from European partners in Operation
Why aren't the Gulf states retaliating against Iran?... Gulf states are reluctant to get directly involved in the war, but are unlikely to accept being attacked, experts say
The suspension of the Finalissima between Argentina and Spain not only leaves football......... The cancellation of the Finalissima impacts the football business and raises questions about tickets, TV rights, sponsors, and fan travel.
Washington accuses China of carrying out nuclear tests and threatens to conduct tests... US says China detonated an underground nuclear device on June 22, 2020, near the historic Lop Nur test site in Xinjiang
Cuba denies hosting foreign intelligence bases... The Havana government denied the most recent accusations from Washington and expressed its willingness to cooperate bilaterally
US Designates three Muslim Brotherhood factions as terrorist organizations... Claiming links to Hamas and threats to regional security, Trump keeps his promise and reclassifies these groups in Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon
Vance is optimistic about the ceasefire in Gaza and assures that it's going better than expected... JD Vance landed in Tel Aviv to oversee the implementation of the ceasefire agreement signed by Israel and Hamas on October 10
“The US bombings did not destroy the Iranian nuclear program”: the leaked Pentagon report that bothers Trump... The White House called the Pentagon preliminary intelligence assessment of damage to Iran uranium stockpiles totally wrong
A world divided by the international reactions to the US attack on Iran... The US government announced that it joined Israel offensive to stop Iran nuclear program
North Korea Condemns U.S. ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Defense System as Dangerous Threat... North Korea has condemned the U.S. ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense system, labeling it a dangerous threat that could escalate a nuclear arms race and militarize space.
Trump Warns Hamas to Release Israeli Hostages, Threatens Consequences After Potential Election Victory... Donald Trump warns Hamas to release Israeli hostages before his potential presidential victory in November, or face serious consequences. The statement received strong applause from the audience.
Iran Notifies UN of Retaliatory Attack on Israel in Self-Defense... Iran notifies the UN of its intention to carry out a retaliatory attack on Israel in self-defense, citing Article 51 of the UN Charter. This development poses a fresh challenge
PM Narendra Modi Departs for Italy to Attend G7 Summit... Prime Minister Narendra Modi departs for Italy to attend the G7 Summit and hold meetings with world leaders.
UN: China's obstruction in declaring Sajid Mir as a global terrorist; Indo-US proposal stopped... In September last year too, China had blocked the proposal to declare Mir a terrorist in the United Nations.
