Berlin reacts as Washington plans to reduce military presence in Europe. Germany has said the planned withdrawal of 5,000 US troops was “foreseeable,” as NATO seeks clarity on Washington’s next steps. The move is part of a broader shift in US military strategy under Donald Trump. German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius stressed that US forces…
The US government claims a ceasefire has halted the legal countdown on its Iran military operations. Pete Hegseth has said the deadline requiring the United States to seek congressional approval for military action against Iran is effectively “paused” due to an ongoing ceasefire. Under the War Powers Resolution, the president must end military operations within…
Washington is pushing allies to join a new effort to secure one of the world’s most critical oil routes. The United States is urging foreign governments to join a new coalition aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait is a key shipping route disrupted by rising tensions with Iran. The proposed alliance, called…
King Charles III received repeated applause as he urged the United States and United Kingdom to stand together in a time of rising global tension. King Charles III delivered a landmark speech to a joint session of US Congress on Tuesday, calling for stronger cooperation between the two longtime allies. Speaking before lawmakers in Washington,…
The United States is launching special passports for its 250th anniversary with Donald Trump’s image inside. The US State Department will release a limited-edition passport featuring Donald Trump’s portrait and signature on the inside cover. According to officials, the design will be available through the Washington Passport Agency, while other passport offices and online renewals…
A US special forces soldier accused of using secret military information for betting profits is due in court. Gannon Ken Van Dyke is set to appear in a Manhattan courtroom after prosecutors accused him of using classified information about the capture of Nicolas Maduro to make more than $400,000 on prediction market platform Polymarket. RELATED:…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says internal power struggles in Iran are making negotiations harder. Marco Rubio said competing hardliner groups inside Iran are complicating stalled peace talks with the United States. Speaking to Fox News, Rubio said some Iranian hardliners focus on governing the country and maintaining the economy, while others are driven…
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says the United States lacks a clear strategy in its standoff with Iran. Friedrich Merz criticised Washington’s handling of the Iran crisis during an address to students on Monday, saying he could not see a strategic path forward for the United States. Merz said Iranian leaders were negotiating skillfully by avoiding…
The United States has announced a major reward for information on an Iraqi militia leader. The United States has placed a $10 million bounty on the leader of Kataib Sayyid al-Shuhada, according to a notice from the State Department’s Rewards for Justice program. US officials identified the wanted figure as Hashim Finyan Rahim al-Saraji. The…
The U.S. says the ceasefire with Iran will remain in place while negotiations move forward. Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he is extending the current ceasefire with Iran indefinitely, while maintaining a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The ceasefire, originally announced earlier this month, had been set to expire on April 22….
