Trump–Merz Talks Test Transatlantic Ties Amid Iran War and Tariff Turmoil
U.S. President Donald Trump hosts German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the White House at a moment of acute geopolitical strain. What was initially expected...
France and China Pledge Push for De-Escalation as Iran War Risks Wider Spillover
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi as fighting linked to Iran’s confrontation with the United States and...
Trump ‘very disappointed’ in Starmer over air base refusal
Donald Trump expressed disappointment with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer for initially denying the U. S. permission to use the Diego Garcia air base...
CENTCOM: US fighter jets shot down in friendly-fire incident over Kuwait
Kuwait's air defenses accidentally shot down three U. S. F-15 fighter jets during active combat with Iran, according to U. S. Central Command. All...
Kremlin Criticizes U.S.-Israeli Strikes, Maintains Constant Contact with Iran
The Kremlin said on Monday that it remains in constant contact with Iran’s leadership following what it described as “outright aggression” against Tehran. Russian...
Travel Shares Plunge as U.S.-Iran Conflict Sends Flights Into Turmoil
Shares in the global travel sector fell sharply Monday as escalating U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran disrupted flights worldwide, forced the closure...
Greenland’s Ballot Test: Independence Dreams vs. Danish Ties in the Arctic
When voters in Greenland cast ballots in Denmark’s March 24 parliamentary election, the outcome will resonate far beyond the Arctic island’s population of roughly...
Ballots Amid Turmoil: Why Nepal Cannot Escape Political Instability
As Nepal heads into a pivotal general election following mass protests and the resignation of the government, the vote represents more than a routine...
Putin Slams Killing of Iran’s Leader, But Stops at Condolences—For Now
Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned the murder of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling it a "cynical" act and extending condolences to Khamenei's...
Diplomatic Quarter Hit in Abu Dhabi as Gulf Retaliation Intensifies
Debris from an intercepted drone damaged the Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi, which houses the Israeli embassy and other international missions, causing minor injuries...