Trump ‘open to diplomacy’ with Iran: White House
US President Donald Trump remains open to diplomacy with Iran, the White House said Thursday, adding that Washington is still talking to Tehran despite the renewal of hostilities. – The…
German military to join French nuclear exercise for first time
German military personnel are set to take part in France’s flagship nuclear drill Poker for the first time this fall, according to a German government official. – The move would…
Vance says some in Israeli government sought to sway US on Iran deal
US Vice President JD Vance said some members of the Israeli government had tried to influence US public opinion to oppose a deal by the US to end the war…
Israel tells Pentagon chief will keep troops in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza ‘security zones’
Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz has told his US counterpart Pete Hegseth that Israel is determined to keep its forces in “security zones” it has carved out inside Lebanon, Syria…
Mediator Pakistan pressing US and Iran to resume talks
Pakistan says it will push the US and Iran to stop fighting and resume talks under the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed last month. – “While the implementation of the…
Iran has ‘no intention of confronting neighbouring nations’: Spokesman
An Iranian military spokesman says Tehran doesn’t want to confront its Middle East neighbours, despite another army official earlier pledging to “crush” regional infrastructure if the US hits civilian sites…
U.S. Announces 25% Tariffs on Brazilian Imports Amid Trade Dispute
Today, President Trump directed USTR to impose a 25% tariff on most Brazilian imports. Let there be no confusion about why: President Lula and his government have not negotiated with…
US approves arms sales to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait
The US State Department says it has “made a determination approving a possible” $1.96bn weapons sale to Saudi Arabia and a separate $484m aircraft sustainment package for Kuwait. – In…
Trump says Iran has allowed detained US citizen to leave country
US President Donald Trump says Iran has allowed an American citizen detained in December 2024 to leave the country. – In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the woman…
Russia calls on all parties to Gulf conflict to return to negotiations — MFA
Moscow calls on all parties to the Persian Gulf conflict to return to the negotiating table, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a briefing. – “We call on…