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US and Iran Agree to Halt Attacks, High-Stakes Doha Talks Set to Ease Hormuz Tensions

Washington, D.C. — The United States and Iran have reportedly agreed to temporarily halt military attacks, marking a significant diplomatic step toward reducing tensions in the Middle East. According to a senior U.S. official cited by Axios, both countries are expected to hold a crucial meeting in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing … Read more

US Announces Trilateral Framework Agreement Between Israel and Lebanon Following Washington Talks

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States, Israel, and Lebanon have signed a trilateral framework agreement after four days of high-level negotiations in Washington, D.C., marking a significant diplomatic effort aimed at reducing tensions and improving cooperation between the neighboring countries. The agreement was officially announced by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who described it … Read more

US Lawmaker Faces Scrutiny After AI-Generated Text Accidentally Left in National Security Bill

Washington, D.C. — Republican Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna has come under public scrutiny after an amendment to her national security legislation appeared to reveal that artificial intelligence (AI) was used during the drafting process. The controversy began when a version of the amendment posted on the House Rules Committee website accidentally included the line, “11:25 … Read more

U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Reached, Strait of Hormuz Set to Reopen as Tehran Confirms Agreement

Tehran/Washington – A major breakthrough has emerged in the Middle East as Iran and the United States have reportedly reached a peace agreement, bringing an end to months of escalating military tensions. The deal is expected to formally conclude the conflict that intensified following military strikes and retaliatory operations between the two nations. Iran’s Deputy … Read more

US and Iran Reach Historic Peace Deal to End War, Strait of Hormuz Set to Reopen

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a major diplomatic breakthrough, the United States and Iran have reached an agreement to end a conflict that began following U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran on February 28, according to announcements from both governments and international mediators. The agreement is expected to be formally signed on June 19 in … Read more

Why China Is Not a Member of the G7 Despite Being the World’s Second-Largest Economy

WASHINGTON/PARIS — Although China is the world’s second-largest economy by gross domestic product (GDP), it remains outside the Group of Seven (G7), one of the most influential political and economic forums in the world. The issue has gained renewed attention as global leaders gather for G7 discussions on trade, security, technology, and economic growth. The … Read more

Iran War Live Updates: Trump Says Peace Deal Could Be Signed Sunday, Iran Disputes Timeline

Washington, D.C. / Tehran | June 14, 2026 A potential breakthrough in the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict appears to be within reach after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a peace agreement between the United States and Iran could be signed on Sunday. However, Iranian officials have pushed back on that timeline, emphasizing that negotiations are … Read more

Trump Says China “Respects America Again” as U.S. Expands Military and Economic Strategy

Washington, D.C., : U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that his administration has successfully reshaped America’s relationship with China through aggressive trade policies, military expansion, and increased energy production, claiming that Beijing now views the United States with renewed respect. Speaking during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Trump described his recent meeting with … Read more

Amazon Sued Over Alleged Failure to Refund Consumers After Donald Trump Tariffs Were Struck Down

Seattle / Washington |Amazon is facing a consumer lawsuit over allegations that the company failed to reimburse customers for extra costs linked to tariffs imposed during the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump — tariffs that were later ruled illegal by the Supreme Court of the United States. The lawsuit claims Amazon passed higher import-related … Read more

Donald Trump Warns Taiwan Against Independence After Meeting With Xi Jinping

Beijing / Washington |Donald Trump has warned Taiwan against making any move toward formal independence from China, signaling a cautious approach toward one of the world’s most sensitive geopolitical flashpoints following his high-profile meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Speaking after talks with Xi in China, Trump emphasized that the United States does not support … Read more

India–US Trade Talks Gain Momentum as Delegation Holds Key Meetings in Washington, D.C.

Washington, D.C. : An Indian delegation concluded a series of high-level meetings with U.S. officials from April 20 to 23, 2026, advancing negotiations on a proposed India–United States Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), according to a statement released by the Press Information Bureau. The discussions mark a significant step forward in strengthening economic ties between India … Read more

Iran War Enters 24th Day as Trump Claims Talks; Tehran Denies Negotiations

Washington, D.C. / Middle East  — The ongoing war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran entered its 24th day on Monday, with no clear signs of de-escalation as military strikes, threats, and conflicting diplomatic signals continue to intensify tensions across the region. Trump Announces Temporary Pause on Strikes U.S. President Donald Trump said he … Read more

Trump Pauses Iran Strike Threat Amid Ally Warnings, Opens Door to Talks

Washington, D.C.  — Donald Trump has temporarily stepped back from a major escalation with Iran, announcing a five-day pause on threatened strikes against the country’s power infrastructure as diplomatic efforts gain momentum behind the scenes. The decision follows intense private warnings from U.S. allies and Gulf nations, who cautioned that targeting Iran’s civilian energy grid … Read more

Trump Urges Restraint as Israel Pledges Not to Strike Key Iranian Gas Field Amid Escalating War

Tel Aviv / Washington  — In a significant development amid intensifying conflict in the Middle East, former U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to avoid targeting a critical Iranian natural gas facility, a move seen as an effort to prevent further disruption to already volatile global energy markets. Israel Holds … Read more

U.S. Urges Global Action Against Iran as Threat Level Rises, Rubio Directs Diplomats to Act Quickly

Washington, D.C., March 17, 2026 — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered American diplomats worldwide to press foreign governments for swift and coordinated action against Iran and groups aligned with it, citing what the United States describes as an “elevated risk of attack” from Iranian-backed forces. According to a private diplomatic cable obtained, … Read more

US-Israel Airstrikes Continue in Iran; Trump Claims Iranian Air Force “Eliminated”

Washington / Tehran — Airstrikes by the United States and Israel in Iran entered their seventh consecutive day on Friday, intensifying one of the most serious military confrontations in the Middle East in recent years. According to reports from Iran’s state-linked Fars News Agency, at least 1,230 people have been killed since the military campaign … Read more

U.S. Court Orders Massive Refund of Trump-Era Tariffs, Companies Could Receive $175 Billion Back

New York, U.S. — In a landmark decision that has sent shockwaves through the American business and legal communities, the U.S. Court of International Trade has ruled that companies that paid controversial import tariffs imposed during the administration of Donald Trump may now be entitled to receive billions of dollars in refunds. The ruling was … Read more

Hamas Says Israel Must End “Aggression” as Trump’s Board of Peace Discusses Gaza’s Future

Gaza City / Washington:The Palestinian militant group Hamas said on Thursday that any discussions on Gaza’s future must begin with a complete halt to Israeli “aggression,” as U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly formed Board of Peace held its first meeting to outline plans for the territory’s reconstruction. Hamas said arrangements for Gaza must also include … Read more

Russia Pushes Back at Trump’s Claim on India’s Oil Purchases

Moscow/New Delhi/Washington, D.C.: Russia has rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent suggestion that India agreed to stop buying Russian crude oil as part of a broader trade understanding, insisting that India’s decisions on where it buys oil are its own sovereign, market-driven choices. Kremlin officials clarified in a statement that India has always maintained a … Read more

NASA’s Artemis II Moon Mission Faces Delay After Hydrogen Leak Detected in SLS Rocket

Washington, D.C.: NASA’s plan to send astronauts back to the Moon has encountered a major technical setback, raising fresh uncertainty over the agency’s 2026 lunar launch timeline. The Artemis II mission, intended to carry humans to lunar orbit for the first time in more than five decades, has been delayed following the discovery of a … Read more

U.S. and India Seal Major Trade Deal: Tariffs Cut to 18% as New Delhi Agrees to End Russian Oil Imports

Washington, D.C. — The United States and India finalized a far-reaching trade and energy agreement Monday that will significantly lower U.S. tariffs on Indian goods to 18% and formalizes India’s commitment to phase out imports of Russian crude oil, officials said. The announcement came from U.S. President Donald Trump following a phone call with Indian … Read more

Trump Praises Venezuela for Releasing Political Prisoners, Calls It a “Strong Humanitarian Step”

Washington: Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday welcomed the ongoing release of political prisoners in Venezuela, calling it a “strong humanitarian step” and saying the pace of releases is expected to accelerate in the coming days. In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump said he was pleased with the developments. … Read more

NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams Retires After 27 Years of Distinguished Service

Washington, D.C. — Veteran NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has officially retired after an extraordinary 27-year career with the US space agency, effective December 27, 2025. Widely respected for her leadership, technical expertise, and record-setting missions, Williams leaves behind a legacy that has inspired generations of astronauts and space enthusiasts around the world. Williams first flew … Read more

Will President Trump Attack Iran as Protests Intensify?

Tehran/Washington:As anti-government protests in Iran entered their third week, killing between 438 and 500 people according to rights groups, attention has increasingly shifted from the streets of Tehran to Washington, where U.S. President Donald Trump has sent mixed and often contradictory signals about his intentions toward the Islamic Republic. The Iranian leadership, facing its gravest … Read more