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Trump Holds White House Meeting on Iran Ceasefire
President Donald Trump convened a Situation Room meeting to weigh a 60‑day extension of the Iran ceasefire that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran says the deal remains unfinished. While U.S.
Ex-DOE Official: 'Deterrence Gap' Talk Hands Adversaries a Free Pass
A former senior Department of Energy official argues that U.S. rhetoric about a 'deterrence gap' with Russia and China — especially the push for low-yield theater nuclear weapons — is self-defeating,
Modi’s Isolation Backfires After Trump Ceasefire
Modi’s pledge to isolate Pakistan has backfired as Islamabad secures stronger ties with China and the United States, even becoming a key US‑Iran mediator. Trump’s May 2025 ceasefire deal ended four da
Netanyahu: Israel controls 60% of Gaza as strikes kill 10 on Eid
Israeli airstrikes on the first day of Eid al-Adha killed 10 Palestinians in Gaza City, including five children and a Hamas militant, as Netanyahu said Israel now controls 60% of the strip and is push
UN Blacklists Israeli, Russian Forces for Sexual Abuse
A UN human‑rights report has added Israeli and Russian security forces to its blacklist of parties suspected of sexual violence in conflict, joining Hamas and marking the first inclusion of both state
Congress Calls Modi 'Moral Cowardice' on Israel Support
India’s opposition Congress slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 29 for what it called “extreme moral cowardice” in backing Israel, accusing him of staying silent on Iran’s leadership killing,
Russian Drone Hits Romanian Apartment Building
A Russian drone crashed into an apartment building in the Romanian border city of Galați, wounding two people and marking the first time a Russian drone has struck a residential target inside NATO ter
Trump: US 'Has All the Cards' in Iran Talks
President Trump claimed the U.S. holds the upper hand in negotiations to end the conflict in Iran, pointing to joint U.S.-Israeli strikes as leverage while calling the Iranians 'very good negotiators'
Russian Drone Hits Romanian Apartment, Two Injured
A drone struck an apartment building in the Romanian border city of Galati on May 29, 2026, injuring two people; Romania identified it as Russian-made by serial numbers, while Putin denied responsibil
US-Iran Near Ceasefire Extension, Hormuz Deal
The U.S. and Iran were nearing a deal Thursday to extend their ceasefire and lift shipping restrictions through the Strait of Hormuz, though President Trump has not yet approved it and Iranian state m
On the ground with Ukraine's drone forces targeting Russia's battlefield rear - Reuters
Ukraine’s drone units are now striking deep into Russia’s rear areas, a shift that analysts say is turning the tables in the conflict. The offensive has drawn Western weapons manufacturers eager to te
U.S. Treasury Sanctions 8 Vessels, 15+ Iran Firms
The U.S. Treasury announced new sanctions on Iran's military oil trade, targeting eight tankers and over 15 firms, even as Washington and Tehran negotiate a tentative ceasefire and shipping relief for
Netanyahu orders Israeli forces to seize 70% of Gaza
Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed Israel’s military to seize roughly 70% of Gaza, pushing beyond the 64% it already controls and the 53% stipulated by the U.S.‑brokered Yellow Line truce. The move, fr
Hollow Deals, Tricky Negotiations, and State Visits
Washington and Tehran are edging toward a short‑term truce that could reopen the Hormuz shipping lane and lift the U.S. blockade, even as both sides continue to exchange strikes. Iran also insists the
Japan Dismisses Russia's UN Criticism as Ridiculous
At a UN Security Council meeting, Japan’s envoy rebuked Russia’s accusation that Japan’s defence buildup threatens global security, calling the charge “ridiculous” amid Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine
Carney Calls for Canada‑US Partnership Ahead of USMCA
In a New York address, Mark Carney urged a deeper Canada‑U.S. partnership, proposing joint action on tariff‑hit sectors like autos, steel and aluminum. His call comes as USMCA talks stall and the U.S.
Spain Rejects EU Push for Tougher China Policy
Spain has pulled back from a push for the EU to adopt a harder line on China, even as leading European outlets warn that the bloc’s trade relationship with Beijing is unsustainable and may face new im
China’s Navy Is Shifting Pressure Beyond the Taiwan Strait
China’s navy has dramatically stepped up its presence across the First Island Chain, conducting four joint combat‑readiness patrols around Taiwan in May and fielding more than 100 vessels. At the same
Japan Seeks Arms Sale to Philippines, Citing China
Japan announced plans to sell arms to the Philippines, presenting the deal as a strategic counter to China's growing influence in the region, and signaling a shift in regional security dynamics.
Trump Dismisses Midterm Pressure on Iran War
President Trump told a White House cabinet meeting on Wednesday that Iran's leadership miscalculated if they believed the November midterm elections would pressure him into ending the conflict, declar
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