Iraqi PM to travel to US to meet with Trump amid tension with Iran... Ali al Zaidi will make his first official visit since taking office and will seek to strengthen economic and security cooperation with Washington
“Trump needs the war to end, but Iran is not giving in”... Under pressure from polls and its Gulf allies, Donald Trump's administration is pushing for a deal, but Iran demands concessions
Trump rejects Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz and issues a new military warning... The president categorically ruled out any possibility of the Islamic Republic exercising control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
President of Taiwan defends arms purchases from the US and rejects that the island is a “bargaining currency”... Taiwan will not be "sacrificed" or "exchanged" and will not give up its free and democratic way of life, said Taiwanese president William Lai.
Pete Hegseth intensifies clash with Mark Kelly and orders new investigation... The animosity between them is not new. Hegseth and President Donald Trump have kept the senator in their sights since last November
Trump assures that Iran will allow 20 oil ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz... The strait has remained virtually closed since the United States and Israel launched coordinated attacks against Iran on February 28
How was the secret operation that rescued Maria Corina Machado from Venezuela carried out?... The opposition leader has publicly expressed her desire to return to Venezuela.
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Issues Nuclear Warning Amid Escalating Tensions with India... Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warns of potential nuclear response as tensions with India escalate following the Pahalgam attack.
Ayatollah Khamenei Urges Caution Over Israel’s Parchin Strike Without Retaliation Call... Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei responds to Israel’s strike on Parchin, Iran, advising against exaggeration or downplaying but avoiding direct retaliation calls.
Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh Assassinated in Iran... Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran, sparking reactions from global leaders and escalating military tensions in the Middle East.
Turkey’s President Erdogan Hints at Possible Military Intervention in Israel to Aid Palestinians... Turkey’s President Erdogan suggests possible military intervention in Israel to aid Palestinians, drawing comparisons to Saddam Hussein from Israeli officials. Donald Trump claims only his presidency can prevent World War
