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Trump, Xi Talk, US-China Stability Questioned
Michael Swaine’s 2024 analysis warned of factors that could push the United States and China toward war. After recent talks between President Trump and President Xi, the piece asks whether the two pow
Trump to Attend NATO Summit in Turkey, Rubio Confirms
Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed on June 3 that President Trump will attend the NATO heads-of-state summit in Turkey in early July, despite Trump's repeated threats to quit the 32-member allia
North Korea slams U.S. remarks comparing South to 'dagger'
The comments reflected how Washington intended to use South Korea "as an important geopolitical instrument to realise it...
Trump: Hormuz may end soon; fuel stocks hit 20‑yr low
President Trump told the New York Post the Hormuz blockade may end soon, even as Iran’s retaliatory strikes and record‑low U.S. fuel inventories raise fears of a sharp oil price surge.
Oil Prices 40% Above Feb as Trump Hints at Iran Peace
Oil prices sit 40% above February levels as Trump touts a looming Iran peace deal, but Iran’s strait leverage and war‑damaged Middle East infrastructure threaten to keep supplies tight and costs high.
Section 224 Makes US‑Israel Aid a Defense Tech Pact
The National Defense Authorization Act’s Section 224 transforms the $3.8 billion U.S. aid to Israel into a joint defense‑technology partnership, sparking security worries and political pushback as Ame
U.S. Sets 10‑12.5% Tariffs on Nations for Forced Labour
The U.S. Trade Department unveiled new import tariffs of 10‑12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, citing insufficient action against forced‑labour products. Duties range from 10% on a subset of cou
West Asia war LIVE: Trump called Netanyahu ‘crazy’ and says Israel is complicating peace talks with Iran
Kuwait's international airport has reportedly been struck by Iranian drone and missile attacks, causing injuries and for...
Rubio grilled on Iran State budget Ebola Taiwan arms
Secretary of State Marco Rubio faced House Foreign Relations Committee questions on Trump’s FY2027 State Department budget and the Iran conflict, while also addressing Ebola, drug‑boat raids, and a de
Dems: $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget a ‘blank check’ for war
Democrats are preparing a strong challenge to the upcoming Pentagon budget, which they describe as a $1.5 trillion “blank check” for war. Rep. Seth Moulton (D‑Mass.) plans to introduce an amendment to
Iran missiles target Bahrain, Kuwait as US-Iran talks stall
U.S. forces intercepted or neutralized Iranian missile strikes targeting Bahrain and Kuwait as diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran remain stalled, amid rising regional tensions in the Gul
Tlaib's Lebanon Resolution Faces Democratic Backlash
A House vote on Rep. Rashida Tlaib’s Lebanon war‑powers resolution, which orders President Trump to pull U.S. troops from Lebanon within a week, has sparked unprecedented dissent among Democrats, thre
House Approves War Powers Resolution 215‑208
The U.S. House of Representatives voted 215‑208 to pass a war powers resolution that would suspend further U.S. military action against Iran, marking the first time Republicans joined Democrats on suc
US, South Korea discuss nuclear cooperation in security talks
The talks were due to cover Seoul’s push for expanded uranium enrichment and spent-fuel reprocessing rights.
Taiwan urges Japan, Philippines to respect rights
Taiwan’s foreign ministry told Japan and the Philippines that any maritime delimitation must not impinge on Taiwan’s sovereign rights in its exclusive economic zone. Japan and the Philippines plan to
Xi Rolls Out 'Constructive Strategic Stability' for US Ties
Xi Jinping unveiled a new authoritative formula — 'constructive strategic stability' — at last month's Trump summit, recasting China as a peer seeking bounded competition with the US on Beijing's pref
Freymann’s Taiwan Deterrence Book Highlights Flaws
The Hoover Institution’s Eyck Freymann released a densely footnoted 300‑page book, "Defending Taiwan: A Strategy to Prevent War with China," arguing that Taiwan is essential to U.S. strategic interest
U.S. Strikes Qeshm Island, Iran Targets Kuwait, Bahrain
U.S. forces launched self‑defence strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island, saying they shot down multiple missiles and drones, while Kuwait and Bahrain reported intercepted attacks and activated sirens. Irania
Scenes from the aftermath of Russia's latest massive attack on Kyiv - NPR
Scenes from the aftermath of Russia's latest massive attack on Kyiv NPRRussian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 2, 2...
U.S. Intercepts Iran Missiles Targeting Bahrain, Kuwait
U.S. forces intercepted Iranian missiles aimed at Bahrain and Kuwait on Wednesday, with CENTCOM reporting the attacks either failed or were thwarted, as a fragile ceasefire between Washington and Tehr
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