‘Full strength of US forces will …’: Donald Trump issues strong warning to Iran; says US not involved in attack on Iran

[ad_1] Donald Trump (File photo) US President Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Iran on Sunday, declaring that if the US is attacked in any way, it would unleash its military might “at levels never seen before.” The statement came as Trump sought to distance the United States from Israel’s recent massive airstrikes on […]

‘We don’t want them’: What prompted Donald Trump’s travel ban on 12 nations; Is a rollback on the table?

[ad_1] Six months into his presidency, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a far-reaching travel ban, saying, “we don’t want them.” This travel ban, impacting a total of 19 countries, can majorly reshape immigration policy of the United States. It was put forth through a presidential proclamation, the proposed restrictions introduce a three-tiered system […]

Nukes and negotiations: Donald Trump talks up ‘very, very good’ progress with Iran

[ad_1] US President Donald Trump (Pic credit: AP) US President Donald Trumpon Sunday signalled optimism over the ongoing nuclear negotiations with Iran, describing the latest round of talks as “very, very good” and hinting that a breakthrough could be announced “over the next two days.“Speaking to reporters on the tarmac at Morristown Airport before boarding […]

America’s New Ambassador to Canada Tamps Down Annexation Talk

[ad_1] Members of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet, which was sworn in on Tuesday, weren’t the only newcomers to Ottawa’s political scene this week. At an Ottawa conference on Friday, Pete Hoekstra gave his first official speech as the United States’ ambassador to Canada. While the speech was, not surprisingly, filled with praise for President […]

Does the United States ‘Need’ Canada? What to Know.

[ad_1] President Trump had one big question on his mind as Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney headed to Washington last week. “I very much want to work with him, but cannot understand one simple TRUTH,” Mr. Trump said in a social media post, reiterating several of ways he believes Canada benefits unfairly from its trade […]

‘I will be waiting for Putin’: Zelenksyy ahead of ceasefire talks with Russia in Turkey

[ad_1] Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday said he is ready to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Türkiye for direct peace talks.Zelenskyy expressed hope that a proposed ceasefire beginning Monday could finally bring an end to the bloodshed in the Ukraine–Russia conflict, which has now lasted almost three years.“I will be waiting for Putin,” […]

Iran and the US conclude a 4th round of negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program in Oman

[ad_1] The talks saw Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi (left) and US Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff (right) lead the negotiations (Image: AP) Iran and the United States held a fourth round of negotiations Sunday over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program, just ahead of a visit by President Donald Trump to the Middle East this week. […]

Trump Offers to Pay Immigrants Who Deport Themselves

[ad_1] The Trump administration is offering a cash stipend and travel home to undocumented immigrants who willingly leave the United States, officials said on Monday, its latest effort to increase deportations. The policy, which will offer $1,000 and a flight home to each immigrant who leaves, is part of the Trump administration’s push to persuade […]

Meloni and Trump Oval Office Meeting Cements Special Rapport

[ad_1] For international leaders, visiting the White House these days is an unpredictable undertaking that comes with a risk of being embarrassed, or worse, berated, by President Trump. For Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy, Thursday’s meeting in the Oval Office was largely a smooth affair, with Mr. Trump covering her in hyperbolic praise and […]

Ukraine and U.S. Sign Agreement in Lead-Up to Full Minerals Deal

[ad_1] Ukraine and the United States signed a memorandum of understanding late on Thursday on a minerals agreement, according to Ukraine’s economy minister, bringing both sides closer to a deal that has gone through multiple, contentious rounds of negotiations. The signing fell short of a full agreement on the final terms of a minerals deal, […]