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Trump Says Iran Must Choose Path as Largest Armada Approaches

Trump says the armada exceeds the Venezuelan deployment in every measure. Trump says making an agreement remains the preferred outcome. Trump says Tehran has signaled willingness despite public rhetoric. Trump says Iran must choose between cooperation and confrontation. Trump says the approaching armada represents the stakes clearly. Trump says preventing nuclear weapons and ending killings are non-negotiable. Trump says thousands of Iranian citizens have died...

US Approves Major New Arms Sales: State Department Green-Lights $15.67B Israel and Saudi Packages Amid Regional Tensions

Pentagon authorization for $15.67 billion in military equipment sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia demonstrates the Trump administration's ongoing commitment to Middle Eastern security partnerships, with Friday's State Department disclosure confirming major investments in regional defense capabilities. The announcement comes as the administration pushes forward with its Gaza ceasefire plan while concerns mount about potential U.S. military strikes on Iran. The Israeli component encompasses four...

Trump Questions Whether Diplomatic Process Serves American Farmers’ Interests

President Trump questioned whether traditional diplomatic processes serve American farmers' interests during a Monday White House meeting. The president suggested that patient negotiation disadvantages...

Social Media Platforms Tighten Content Moderation

Social media companies have announced new content moderation policies aimed at curbing misinformation and harmful content. Executives say the updates are designed to create...

No Breakthrough Achieved as Russia Issues Combat-Ready Warning During Peace Talks

Peace negotiations between Russia and the United States to end the Ukraine conflict concluded without tangible results Tuesday, with senior Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov...

International Law Principles Clash With Realpolitik in Peace Talks

The Ukraine peace negotiations expose fundamental tensions between international law principles and realpolitik considerations. Legal standards oppose rewarding aggression through territorial concessions, while practical...

Peace Framework Evolution Continues as Trump Sets Direct Meeting Standards

The White House pressed forward with Ukraine peace negotiations while President Trump maintained prerequisites for his personal involvement. Trump announced he would meet with...

Bolsonaro Says Painkiller and Antidepressant Led to Device Sabotage

Brazil’s former president said a combination of medications caused a psychotic episode that made him believe his ankle monitor contained a listening device. Bolsonaro was...

African Leadership Triumphs: US Reconsiders G20 Boycott

President Cyril Ramaphosa has secured a major diplomatic win, confirming that the US is reconsidering its G20 boycott just before the summit begins in...

African Leadership Triumphs: US Reconsiders G20 Boycott

President Cyril Ramaphosa has secured a major diplomatic win, confirming that the US is reconsidering its G20 boycott just before the summit begins in...

Germany’s Merz to Meet Lula, Expected to Pledge to $5.5B Forest Fund

A crucial meeting is scheduled at the Belem climate summit between Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, with...

China’s Media Silent on NK as Xi Visits Seoul

Chinese state media remained silent on the topic of North Korea following President Xi Jinping’s summit with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, even...

Scramble for the ‘Stans’: US, China, Russia Compete for Central Asia’s Riches

A modern "scramble for the Stans" is underway, with the United States being the latest power to schedule a summit with the region's five...

Trump to Commission Thailand-Cambodia Peace Document at ASEAN Gathering

United States President Donald Trump will commission a peace document between Thailand and Cambodia at the ASEAN gathering in Malaysia, bringing his support to...