‘Trust Trump, not panicans’: Donald pushes ‘the peace president’ image after ‘reopening’ Hormuz

[ad_1] Image shared on social media US President Donald Trump on Friday called himself “The Peace President,” even as he issued fresh warnings of military action against Iran if ongoing negotiations fail.The post, shared by the “Trump War Room” X account and amplified by Trump on on Truth Social, featured a digital poster branding him […]

Will UAE enter Iran war? Abu Dhabi pushes US, allies to reopen Strait of Hormuz by force

[ad_1] Strait of Hormuz (AP photo) Will the UAE enter the Iran war and side with the US against Tehran? After being struck multiple times over the past month and with Iran tightening its grip on the crucial oil chokepoint – the Strait of Hormuz — Abu Dhabi has enough reasons to make an entry […]

‘They cannot have a nuclear weapon’: US pushes 15-point plan to end Iran war, sent via Pakistan

[ad_1] US president Donald Trump has shared a 15-point proposal with Iran aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, saying that it “all starts with, they cannot have a nuclear weapon,” signalling a renewed diplomatic push even as military operations continue, according to a report by the NYT citing officials privy to […]

Hamas on edge? US pushes group to disarm for long-term Gaza ceasefire with Israel

[ad_1] Armed Hamas member (AP file photo) A new US-backed proposal has reportedly been presented to Hamas, asking the group to give up its weapons as part of efforts to secure a long-term ceasefire in Gaza.According to New York Times, the plan has been put forward by Board of Peace, created under US President Donald […]

‘Trying to drive a wedge’: JD Vance pushes back on questions about differences with Trump on Iran

[ad_1] President Donald Trump smiles as Vice President JD Vance speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, March 16, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) US Vice President JD Vance on Monday (US local time) pushed back against what he described as attempts to “drive a wedge” between him and President […]

‘Board of Peace’ in chaos? Netanyahu pushes back on Donald Trump’s Gaza governing body; what irked Israel

[ad_1] File photo: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu with US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has publicly criticised the US administration over the composition of a newly announced Gaza governing body, marking a rare open disagreement with President Donald Trump’s White House.In a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, […]

Senate pushes back on Trump’s military threats against Venezuela with war powers vote

[ad_1] WASHINGTON: The Senate advanced a resolution Thursday that would limit President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela, sounding a note of disapproval for his expanding ambitions in the Western Hemisphere. Democrats and five Republicans voted to advance the war powers resolution on a 52-47 vote and ensure a vote next week […]

‘Great powers don’t act like that’: Vance pushes back on criticism of Venezuela op; claims oil stolen from US

[ad_1] US Vice President JD Vance (AP) US Vice President JD Vance on Sunday defended Washington’s decision to launch military action against Venezuela, saying the country has long been linked to drug trafficking and has used seized American oil assets to support what he described as “narcoterrorist activities.”His comments followed a “large-scale strike against Venezuela” […]

Germany’s Wadephul pushes for fair trade in China

[ad_1] German foreign minister Johann Wadephul stressed the importance of fair and rule-based trade as he began his two-day visit to China on Monday.“We are in favor of free world trade. We are in favor of removing trade barriers,” Wadephul said in Beijing during talks with Chinese commerce minister Wang Wentao.The foreign minister said that […]