Gunfire sparked panic during a major political event in Washington DC on Saturday night. An event attended by senior politicians, diplomats, journalists, and public figures descended into chaos after shots were heard inside a Washington DC hotel hosting the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Authorities have not yet confirmed an official motive for the shooting. However,…
US President Donald Trump has cancelled a planned diplomatic trip to Islamabad for talks with Iran. Donald Trump confirmed that his representatives would no longer travel to Islamabad for discussions involving Iranian officials. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said too much time had been wasted on travel and claimed there was confusion within…
Donald Trump says global betting markets are turning politics into a casino after a US soldier’s arrest. Donald Trump said the world has “become somewhat of a casino” after a US soldier was accused of using confidential information to profit from prediction market bets linked to Nicolás Maduro. Federal prosecutors said Gannon Ken Van Dyke…
Fresh uncertainty surrounds who is running Iran right now after Donald Trump claimed the country is facing internal divisions and leadership confusion. Questions over Iran’s leadership structure are growing after Trump said the country is struggling to identify its leader and is divided between hardliners and moderates. However, several security and policy sources told ABC…
NATO has said there is no legal mechanism to suspend or expel member states from the alliance. NATO issued the clarification after reports claimed the United States could consider action against Spain over Madrid’s stance on the Iran conflict. According to reports citing a US official, an internal Pentagon email discussed possible responses toward allies…
India has strongly criticized remarks shared by Donald Trump that described the country as a “hellhole.” India has condemned comments reposted by Donald Trump on Truth Social, calling the remarks “uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste.” Trump shared a transcript of comments made by podcaster Michael Savage during a discussion on US birthright citizenship. In…
The ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has been extended after fresh diplomatic talks in Washington. Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon will extend their current ceasefire by three weeks. Trump made the announcement on social media shortly after a second round of talks between Israeli and Lebanese representatives at the White House on Thursday….
Donald Trump says the United States is not rushing to strike a deal with Iran. Donald Trump said on Thursday that he is under no time pressure to secure an agreement with Iran. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump dismissed claims that he is racing to reach a settlement. “Don’t rush me,” he…
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have escalated after a sharp new warning from Donald Trump. Donald Trump has ordered the United States Navy to “shoot and kill” any boats caught laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. In a social media post, Trump said there should be “no hesitation” in responding to any vessel…
Iran says it has started collecting shipping tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, a move with major global impact. Iran says the first revenues from newly imposed tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz have been deposited into the country’s central bank account. According to Iranian state-linked media, Deputy Speaker of Parliament Hamidreza…
