Politics

Trump Brands Iran’s Peace Stance ‘Completely False’ in Explosive New Warning

President Donald Trump branded Iran's publicly stated peace stance as "completely false" on Thursday, using his Truth Social account to accuse the country of lying about its true position in ceasefire negotiations. Trump claimed Iranian negotiators were privately begging for a deal even as their government maintained a narrative of calm and deliberate consideration. He warned that the false narrative was leading Iran toward...

Iranian Missiles Wound Region’s Economy as Gulf States Feel the Heat of War

The Gulf's tightly interconnected economy took fresh blows on Saturday as Iranian missiles struck Fujairah in the UAE, forcing a halt to oil-loading operations at one of the world's most critical ship-refuelling hubs. Oil prices already hovering near $120 per barrel were pushed higher by the disruption, adding to the economic pain caused by Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz since the war...

From Ceasefire to Conflict: The Quick Unraveling of the October 26 Deal

The October 26th ceasefire deal between Thailand and Cambodia has quickly unraveled into conflict, forcing US President Donald Trump to personally intervene with calls...

Trump’s H-1B “Softening” a Misread, Says Bessent

The widespread interpretation of Donald Trump's recent comments as a "softening" on H-1B visas was a misread, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Trump’s...

Central Asian Airlines’ Expansion Plans Hinge on New Boeing 787s

Expansion is the main theme for Central Asia's airlines, with three national carriers announcing plans to buy up to 37 new Boeing airplanes, 27...

‘They Don’t Talk About It’: Trump Accuses China, Russia of Secret Nuclear Tests

"They don't talk about it," said President Donald Trump as he accused China and Russia of conducting secret nuclear tests. He used this unverified...

Ambassador Alipov: Trump ‘Understands’ Reality, Europe Clings to ‘Childish’ Hope

A clear divide exists in Western perceptions of the Ukraine war, according to Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov: Donald Trump "understands" the reality, while Europe...

Israel vs. Turkey: Diplomatic Row Brews as Netanyahu Vetoes Gaza Role

A new diplomatic row is brewing between Israel and Turkey, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared Israel will veto any Turkish role in...

‘Maximalist Demands’ from Putin Lead to US Sanctions

Growing frustration in the Trump administration over Vladimir Putin's "maximalist demands" in peace talks has boiled over, leading the US to sanction Russia's two...

Ukraine Exposes Alleged Russian Tanker Espionage Network

Kyiv – The Ukrainian government has exposed what it claims is a Russian espionage network operating under the cover of its commercial oil tanker...

The Iran Factor: How Tehran Looms Over Trump’s Peace Push

While President Donald Trump's Mideast trip focuses on Israel and Hamas, the unspoken player looming over every discussion is Iran. The White House believes...

Johnson’s “Communist” Jab at Schumer Signals Deepening Shutdown Acrimony

The political acrimony surrounding the government shutdown deepened this week, exemplified by House Speaker Mike Johnson's claim that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is...

A Conditional Peace: Each Step of Gaza Deal Depends on the Last

The emerging peace deal for Gaza is a fragile, conditional structure where each step depends entirely on the successful completion of the one before...

Netherlands at a Crossroads: Uphold F-35 Ban or Side with Government?

The Netherlands is at a legal and political crossroads as its Supreme Court prepares to rule on whether to uphold a ban on F-35...