How Americans view Trump’s handling of trade and tariffs
A significant majority of nearly six-in-ten U.S. adults lack confidence in **Trump's ability to make sound trade policy decisions**, indicating a widespread public skepticism. This sentiment reflects
Iranian president leaves door open to diplomacy in open letter to US
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has extended an olive branch to the United States through an open letter, signaling a potential path for diplomacy just hours before President Trump's address on U.
NATO’s Rutte schedules Washington trip as Trump reevaluates alliance
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is scheduled to meet with President Trump in Washington next week, a visit confirmed by a White House official to The Hill and initially reported by The Wall Street J
McConnell joins Democrats to defend US NATO membership
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has publicly aligned with Democrats to defend the United States' continued membership in NATO, directly countering former President Trump's contemplation of with
Trump falling into Iran’s asymmetric resolve trap
The United States' strategy against Iran has faltered, with the Iranian people not revolting and Tehran rejecting a US ceasefire plan, leading to increased global oil prices after Iran closed the Stra
Taiwan military says budget delay threatens $3.1b in weapons buying, training
Taiwan's proposed NT$949.5 billion (US$3.1 billion) defense budget for 2026, aimed at deterring China and backed by the US, faces significant delays in the opposition-dominated Parliament, jeopardizin
Five takeaways from President Trump’s address on Iran
President Trump addressed the nation regarding the unpopular war on Iran, a conflict initiated with Israel that is increasingly seen as risky. While Trump signaled a desire to end the war, this stance
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump announces destruction of Iran's tallest bridge
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the destruction of Iran's tallest bridge, the B1 bridge in Alborz Province, killing eight and wounding 95, hours after threatening to bomb Iran "back to the Stone
Starmer to host 35-nation talks on Strait of Hormuz – without US
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will host 35 nations, excluding the US, for talks aimed at diplomatically reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit route, amid escalating tensions and a re
Macron lauds Europe's 'predictability' on visit to Japan in apparent swipe at Trump - Euronews.com
During a visit to Japan, French President Emmanuel Macron lauded Europe's 'predictability,' a statement widely interpreted as a veiled critique of former U.S. President Donald Trump's foreign policy,
Mark Warner slams Trump’s NATO threat
Senator Mark Warner sharply criticized President Trump's suggestion of withdrawing the U.S. from NATO, a stance Trump articulated as "beyond reconsideration" in a recent interview. While Warner defend
‘Not good news’: Iran’s damage to US radar plane harms military’s battlefield awareness
There’s only a handful of serviceable E-3 Sentrys. Having one out of the fight hurts, experts say.
Girl, 11, critically hurt by Iranian cluster bomb as repeated salvos target center - The Times of Israel
An 11-year-old girl was critically injured by an Iranian cluster bomb amidst repeated missile barrages targeting central Israel, including Rosh Haayin and Petah Tikva, just hours before Passover. Whil
Ridiculous displays of US President: Iran firm on Strait of Hormuz blockade
Iran's IRGC asserts "full and decisive control" over the Strait of Hormuz, rejecting US President Trump's claims of a ceasefire request tied to its reopening, while international efforts, including a
Lebanese displaced by war fill Beirut’s streets, upending city life - AP News
Beirut's streets are now filled with Lebanese displaced by the ongoing conflict, drastically altering city life, while many from southern Lebanon fear permanent displacement following Israel's invasio
AP Exclusive: Pakistan, Afghan Taliban resume talks in China as Beijing seeks ceasefire
Pakistan and Afghanistan's Taliban governments have restarted ceasefire negotiations in China, with Beijing actively mediating to end over a month of conflict, according to Pakistani officials and con
Russia claims full control of Ukraine’s Luhansk region but Kyiv denies it ahead of US envoy talks
Russia asserts it has gained complete control over Ukraine's Luhansk region, a claim Kyiv vehemently denies, setting a tense backdrop for upcoming talks with a US envoy. This declaration, reported by
French President Macron visits Japan to discuss the energy crisis
French President Macron visited Tokyo to meet with Japan's Takaichi, focusing their discussions on the economic ramifications of the ongoing conflict with Iran. The leaders aimed to address the energy
What do Trump's latest comments on leaving Nato mean for the alliance?
Trump has criticised Nato members for showing a lack of support for US objectives in Iran.
Trump's blurry vision of victory in Iran
President Trump's Iran strategy, dubbed Operation Epic Fury, is facing a fractured reality: while military objectives have largely been met, the broader strategic vision remains unfulfilled, leading t