Iran says the Strait of Hormuz has returned to restricted status, deepening tensions with the United States. Iran announced that control of the Strait of Hormuz has “returned to its previous state” after accusing the United States of piracy through its continuing blockade of Iranian ports. The statement came from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps…
Social media post deepens tensions between the White House and the Vatican. U.S. President Donald Trump has shared another controversial AI-generated image on social media, this time depicting himself being embraced by Jesus, as his public dispute with Pope Leo XIV intensifies. The image, posted on Trump’s platform, showed a symbolic scene of Jesus placing…
A growing rift exposes cracks in Western alliances over the Iran conflict. Tensions have escalated between U.S. President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, after Trump publicly accused his close ally of failing to support Washington’s position on Iran. In a media interview, Trump described Meloni’s stance as “unacceptable” and questioned her commitment…
A social media post sparks outrage and is quickly taken down. U.S. President Donald Trump has deleted an AI-generated image he shared on his social media platform that appeared to depict him as a Jesus-like figure. The post, uploaded late Sunday, drew swift criticism from religious conservatives and some of his political allies, prompting its…
Historic negotiations begin amid regional tensions and diplomatic rifts. The United States is set to host landmark peace talks between Israel and Lebanon in Washington, marking a rare diplomatic engagement between the two sides. The meeting, brokered by Donald Trump, will take place at ambassador level and be hosted by Secretary of State Marco Rubio….
A sanctioned vessel exits strategic waters, raising questions over enforcement. A U.S.-sanctioned tanker linked to China has exited the Strait of Hormuz without interception, testing the effectiveness of the blockade ordered by Donald Trump. The vessel, identified as the Rich Starry, reportedly sailed out of the strait early Tuesday after initially appearing to reverse course…
Tensions rise as nuclear demands stall fragile negotiations. The United States has proposed a 20-year suspension of uranium enrichment by Iran, as talks to ease escalating tensions between the two countries hit a major roadblock. Donald Trump confirmed that Iran’s nuclear programme remains the central issue preventing a breakthrough. According to sources familiar with the…
The Pope doubles down on his message of peace amid rising global tensions. Pope Leo XIV has responded firmly to criticism from Donald Trump, saying he has “no fear” of the U.S. administration and will continue to speak out against war. Speaking during a visit to Algeria, the Pope said his mission is guided by…
A public clash between political and religious leaders highlights deep divisions on war and policy. Donald Trump has launched a sharp attack on Pope Leo XIV, calling him “weak on crime” and “terrible for foreign policy” in a lengthy post on Truth Social. The comments came after the pope criticised recent U.S. rhetoric and actions…
Tensions surge as the U.S. moves to restrict one of the world’s most critical oil routes. Donald Trump has announced a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following the collapse of high-level talks with Iran. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the decision takes effect immediately and targets all vessels entering or…
