Politics

‘Hated It, But Had No Choice’: Trump on Resuming Nuclear Tests

Claiming he "hated" the decision but "had no choice," President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. to resume nuclear testing. He argued the move was forced by the "testing programs" of other countries. Trump made the announcement in a social media post on Thursday, stating, "I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis." In a follow-up interview,...

Russian Ambassador: ‘Childish’ to Ignore Nuclear ‘Possibility’ in War

Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov suggested it is "childish" for European nations to ignore the "possibility" of nuclear use, which he says makes a Russian defeat impossible. Alipov reminded his audience that Russia's doctrine allows for the use of nuclear weapons if an "existential threat" is perceived. This, he argued, is the "simple" reason why Russia "can't be taken over" in the conflict, which is now approaching...

Israel Strikes Gaza, Defies Hamas With Veto Demand for Peace Force

Israel struck the Nuseirat refugee camp, defying Hamas's condemnation of it as a "clear violation" of the truce. Simultaneously, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defied...

US Hardens Stance, Targeting ‘Lifeblood’ of Putin’s Economy

The Trump administration has hardened its stance against Russia, targeting the "lifeblood of Putin’s economy" by sanctioning the country's two largest oil companies, Rosneft...

Putin to US: Your Missiles, Your Personnel, Your Escalation

Moscow – In a pointed message to the United States, Russian President Vladimir Putin has framed the potential supply of Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine...

Ceasefire on a Knife’s Edge as Trump Arrives in Mideast

President Donald Trump heads to the Middle East on Sunday, entering a region teetering between a nascent peace and a swift return to conflict....

No End in Sight: Government Shutdown Drags On as Partisan Divide Paralyzes Senate

Washington's political paralysis was on full display Wednesday as the Senate, for the sixth time, failed to pass measures to end the ongoing government...

Trump Touts ‘Great Deal for Israel’ as He Pushes Gaza Ceasefire

US President Donald Trump is championing a new peace initiative for Gaza, which he has labeled a “great deal for Israel,” as efforts to...

Netherlands’ Complicity in Gaza War? Top Court Hears Case on F-35 Exports

A critical question of national complicity in alleged war crimes is before the Netherlands' Supreme Court, which is ruling on whether to uphold a...

Academic Freedom for Sale? White House Offers Cash for Ideological Compliance

The White House is dangling "substantial and meaningful federal grants" in front of nine top universities, but the offer comes with a significant catch:...

One Word, A World of Difference: Why “Oppose” vs. “Do Not Support” Matters for Taiwan

The Trump administration is currently weighing a seemingly minor, yet profoundly significant, change in its diplomatic vocabulary concerning Taiwan. At the request of Beijing,...

Gaza’s Future on the Line as Trump Pushes Reluctant Netanyahu Toward Peace

The White House is set to become the stage for a critical diplomatic push on Monday, as President Donald Trump hosts Israeli Prime Minister...

Trump Draws Red Line: “No” to Israeli Annexation of West Bank

In a decisive and unambiguous statement, Donald Trump has drawn a clear red line for his closest Middle Eastern ally, asserting that he "will...

Path to Northern Peace? Netanyahu Claims War with Hezbollah Unlocks Dialogue

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel on Sunday announced that the war against the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has paradoxically created a viable path...