Donald Trump says he plans to speak directly with Taiwan’s president as the US weighs a major weapons sale to the island. Donald Trump said he will speak with Lai Ching-te about a possible US arms package for Taiwan, marking a major break from long-standing diplomatic protocol. US presidents and Taiwanese leaders have avoided direct…
Donald Trump says the US will not rush into a limited agreement with Iran as threats from Tehran continue to grow. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he is in “no hurry” to finalize a peace deal with Iran, nearly three months after the conflict began. Speaking to reporters before boarding Air Force One,…
Jeff Landry’s Greenland trip has renewed tensions over Donald Trump’s controversial push for stronger US control in the Arctic. Jeff Landry has begun his first official visit to Greenland amid growing political tension over President Donald Trump’s continued interest in the Arctic territory. Landry arrived in Nuuk on Monday, saying he was there to “build…
The US president says fresh negotiations with Iran stopped a planned military strike. Donald Trump said he called off a planned US military attack on Iran after requests from Gulf leaders and renewed hopes for a diplomatic agreement. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab…
Donald Trump has formally moved to end his high-profile lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service. Donald Trump informed a federal judge on Monday that he is dropping his $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service. According to the court filing, Trump’s legal team argued that the case was still in its early stages, meaning…
US President Donald Trump says Iran must act quickly as negotiations to end the conflict remain deadlocked. Donald Trump has warned Iran that “time is of the essence” as diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing conflict face growing uncertainty. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said Iran must move “FAST” or risk severe consequences….
Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to China next week as Moscow and Beijing move to strengthen their strategic alliance. The Kremlin confirmed that Putin will visit China from May 19 to 20 for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Both leaders are expected to discuss trade, economic cooperation, and closer political ties between the…
President Bola Tinubu says the joint counterterrorism operation carried out by Nigerian and United States forces dealt a major blow to the Islamic State (ISIS). In a statement issued on Saturday, Tinubu confirmed that the operation led to the killing of Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, also known as Abu-Mainok, described as a senior ISIS commander. Earlier, Donald…
Donald Trump says the US does not support Taiwan declaring formal independence from China. US President Donald Trump has warned Taiwan against pursuing formal independence just hours after concluding a major summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Speaking to Fox News after the two-day meeting, Trump said, “I’m not looking to have somebody…
Donald Trump says he will decide “soon” on Taiwan arms sales after fresh warnings from China. US President Donald Trump has declined to commit to a major arms sale package for Taiwan following a strong warning from Chinese President Xi Jinping during their summit in Beijing. Speaking aboard Air Force One after two days of…
