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U.S. fires Hellfire missile at sixth Iran-bound tanker
Amid President Trump’s hard‑line blockade, the U.S. has now disabled a sixth Iran‑bound tanker by firing a Hellfire missile into its engine room, after the ship ignored repeated warnings. While the st
US-Iran strikes escalate as Kuwait airport hit, tanker bombed
Iranian drone strikes on Kuwait's international airport killed one Indian citizen and injured more than 60 as a US-Iran military escalation threatened a shaky ceasefire, with both sides trading attack
Trump Calls Netanyahu 'F***ing Crazy' Amid Iran
Leaked reports claim Trump called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “f***ing crazy,” sparking talk of a U.S.-Israel rift, but analysts say the feud hasn’t altered policy. Both NIAC and DAWN no
Rubio Testifies on State Budget as Iran Talks Stall
Secretary of State Marco Rubio testified before the House Appropriations Committee on Trump's fiscal 2027 budget, which proposes a 30% cut in State Department discretionary funding, while US-Iran talk
Does the Quad Still Matter?
On May 26, India hosted a formal meeting of the foreign ministers of the Quad — comprising the United States, Australia,...
Trump signs watered-down AI order, delays rules
President Trump on Tuesday signed a narrowed executive order on AI and cybersecurity, opting for a voluntary framework and a short pre-deployment testing window over the binding requirements an earlie
Trump Pressures Netanyahu, Israel Vows Hezbollah
President Trump pressured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold off on a strike against Beirut, while Netanyahu insisted Israel will keep targeting Hezbollah. Trump also urged both sides t
Kiley Signs Discharge Petition to Force Ukraine Aid Vote
Rep. Kevin Kiley, who left the Republican Party to become an Independent, signed a discharge petition that forces a House floor vote on the Ukraine Support Act, which would impose tougher sanctions on
One Nation says it wants a Norway-style gas policy – but it’s not actually in favour of higher taxes on profits
Pauline Hanson wants the government to take a stake in resource operations
Türkiye, Singapore among countries rejecting ‘strategic resignation’ amid global disorder, says Turkish foreign minister
Speaking at a special lecture in Singapore, Minister Hakan Fidan touched on Israel and the Middle East conflict, finding...
Trump Discusses $14B Taiwan Arms Sale, China Meeting
President Donald Trump, after a historic call with Taiwan’s leader, met Xi Jinping in Beijing and signaled a pending decision on a $14 billion weapons sale to Taiwan, challenging long‑standing U.S. On
Ukraine Aims for Winter Peace Deal With Russia
Ukraine is pushing for a peace deal with Russia before winter, with Zelensky's chief of staff saying Kyiv wants to capitalize on recent battlefield gains and re-engage the Trump administration in medi
UN Condemns Russian Strikes on Kyiv, Dnipro, Kharkiv; 22 Dead
The UN condemned Russia's massive overnight assault on Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kharkiv that killed at least 22 civilians and injured 145, with Secretary-General António Guterres renewing calls for an immedi
Israel Controls 60% of Gaza as Ceasefires Lose Meaning
Despite announced ceasefires in Gaza, Lebanon and between the U.S. and Iran, all three fronts have seen intensified fighting in recent weeks, with none of the warring parties officially exiting the de
Japan’s Terra Drone gaining battlefield experience in Ukraine
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi set the tone for the debate over Japan’s rearmament with her remark that a Chines...
Trump’s financial ties face scrutiny after moves benefiting allies and family - AP News
Trump’s financial ties face scrutiny after moves benefiting allies and family AP NewsInside the Trump money machine: Ho...
Israel Captures Beaufort Castle, Escalates Lebanon War
Israel's forces seized the historic Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, raising its flag and signaling a psychological blow to Lebanese while the conflict escalates with intensified airstrikes and th
Indian PM Hosts Head of Myanmar’s Military Government in New Delhi
New Delhi has defended its decision to engage with Min Aung Hlaing, who led the coup against Myanmar's democratically el...
Trump blocks Israel's Beirut strike in furious call with Netanyahu
President Trump erupted in a phone call with Prime Minister Netanyahu, condemning Israel's Lebanon escalation and halting planned strikes on Beirut, citing damage to U.S.-led Iran negotiations and glo
UN Security Council Emergency Meeting on Lebanon Violence
The UN Security Council convened an emergency session on 1 June 2026 at France's request over escalating Israel-Hezbollah violence in Lebanon and warnings of Israeli strikes on Beirut's southern subur
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