‘Gates of hell will open for you’: Iran rejects Trump’s ‘helpless’ 48-hour ultimatum to reopen Strait of Hormuz

[ad_1] Iran on Saturday rejected US President Donald Trump’s ’48-hour ultimatum’, in which he threatened to destroy the nation’s essential infrastructure if a deal is not reached within the stipulated time.Tehran’s central military command issued a strong response, with General Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters characterising the American president’s remarks as […]

Iran: Is Donald Trump’s triumphal tone on Iran facing a reality check?

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump’s forceful claim that the United States had “beaten and completely decimated Iran” is now facing a harsh test, after a US warplane was lost, undercutting his confident public messaging on the conflict.In his first live address to Americans on the war on Wednesday, Trump declared, “We’ve beaten and completely decimated […]

Trump: Donald Trump mulls big Cabinet shake-up as Iran war backlash deepens: Report

[ad_1] File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump is weighing a broader Cabinet reshuffle after attorney general Pam Bondi’s ouster this week, amid growing concern inside the White House over the political damage caused by the war with Iran.As per news agency Reuters, internal White House discussions have turned […]

Pam Bondi’s portrait found in trash can a day after Trump axed her as attorney general: Report

[ad_1] A day after US President Donald Trump removed Attorney General Pam Bondi from office, a photograph showing her official portrait lying in a dustbin inside the Department of Justice (DOJ) has gone viral.The image was first reported by MS NOW and shows Bondi’s framed portrait placed upside down in an empty trash can. The […]

US Budget 2027: Trump seeks record $1.5tn defence push amid Iran war

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump has proposed a $1.5 trillion defence budget for 2027, the largest in decades, underscoring a sharp focus on military spending amid the ongoing US-led war against Iran. The proposal, released on Friday, outlines a significant increase in Pentagon funding while calling for a 10% reduction in non-defence spending by shifting […]

Who is Amit Mehta? Indian-origin US judge at the centre of Trump immunity case linked to January 6 attack

[ad_1] Amit Mehta is an Indian-origin judge serving on the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. He was nominated by Barack Obama in 2014 and confirmed by the US Senate the same year.Born in 1971 in Patan, Mehta moved to the United States as a child. He studied at Georgetown University and […]

France no longer hostile nation? After Macron snubs Trump, Iran allows ship to pass Hormuz

[ad_1] A French-owned container ship crossed the Strait of Hormuz, a possible sign that Iran may no longer view France as a hostile nation after President Emmanuel Macron criticised US President Donald Trump’s stance on the conflict.The Malta-flagged Kribi, owned by French shipping group CMA CGM, crossed the strategic waterway on April 2, according to […]

‘They’ll stop when I stop’: Trump asserts Israel will stop strikes on Iran when he ‘tells them to’

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump (AP photo) “They’ll do what I tell them,” US President Donald Trump declared, projecting authority as the Iran war rages on. In a bold show of confidence, Trump’s remarks suggested that America’s key ally, Israel would ultimately take its cue from him, asserting that the Tel Aviv power centre led […]

Oil prices today: Crude jumps as Trump dashes hopes of quick Iran war end; Brent tops $111

[ad_1] Oil prices rose sharply on Friday as tensions in the Middle East intensified, with the US launching more strikes on Iran, fueling concerns over the energy supply flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude, the global benchmark, climbed 7.8% to $109.03 per barrel after soaring beyond the $111 per barrel mark. At the […]

Pam Bondi Firing Reasons: Pam Bondi fired: 5 possible reasons Trump axed her from attorney general role

[ad_1] The firing of Pam Bondi marks a significant shift within Donald Trump’s administration, with multiple factors contributing to her removal from one of the most powerful legal posts in the United States.While the White House has maintained a measured tone, reports indicate that her exit follows weeks of internal strain, political pressure and disagreements […]