US opens direct contact with Myanmar’s junta after years
A senior US government representative met junta chief Min Aung Hlaing in Naypyidaw in mid-September. It was the highest-level meeting since the 2021 coup.
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Iran Slams US Sanctions as ‘Stone Age Behavior’
The United States has imposed new sanctions on Iran, prompting Tehran to lash out and describe the measures as 'stone age behavior,' according to the Isna news agency.
Trump has squandered America’s power
The war against Iran has weakened, not strengthened, the United States. As an analysis by Carsten Kühntopp shows, Donald Trump ignored warnings and expertise – with consequences reaching far beyond the Persian Gulf.
US Impose Sanctions on ICC Tomoko Akane
The United States has imposed sanctions on the president of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Tomoko Akane, and on senior jurist Abdoulaye Seye.
Trump: Strait of Hormuz belongs to us – new warning to Iran
US Donald Trump has again threatened to take over the Strait of Hormuz. According to the German Press Agency (dpa), Trump said the strait belongs to the US and warned Tehran against closing it again.
Zelensky meets Trump at White House: Air defense in focus
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Washington on Tuesday to meet US Donald Trump in the Oval Office. According to the Kyiv Post, talks about air defense systems and strategic cooperation are on the agenda.
Trump threatens Iran: Attack in Strait of Hormuz brings bombs on Tehran
US Donald Trump has announced that any Iranian attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz will be met with bombing of civilian infrastructure near Tehran, including bridges or power plants.
Strait of Hormuz Conflict: Military Solutions Seem Off the Table
Tensions between the US and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz are rising as both sides simultaneously wage war and negotiate. A military solution is considered unlikely.
Kuwait activates air defense after US strikes on Iran
Kuwait activated its air defense system on Wednesday following US airstrikes on targets in Iran. Bahrain also reported incoming projectiles.
Attack on Tanker Reported in Strait of Hormuz
A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz, sparking a fire on board. The source of the attack remains unclear.
Trump invokes a nation of believers on 250th birthday
On the eve of Independence Day, US Donald Trump delivered a speech before Mount Rushmore, invoking a nation of believers and warning against communist ideology.
US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship
The US Supreme Court has ruled that children born in the United States automatically receive US citizenship, regardless of their parents' immigration status. The decision is a defeat for Donald Trump, who sought to restrict birthright citizenship by executive order.
Tucker Carlson breaks with Republicans over Iran war
The influential US talk show host Tucker Carlson has explained his break with the Republican Party, accusing it of betraying Donald Trump's voters by waging war against Iran.
US eases Iran sanctions: Oil trade temporarily allowed
The United States has temporarily allowed Iran to trade oil following talks in Switzerland. The exemption is valid until August 2026.
US and Iran Hold First Peace Talks in Switzerland
Representatives of the United States and Iran completed the first round of negotiations on a final peace agreement in Switzerland on Monday, June 22, reporting 'encouraging progress' and reaching several agreements.
Trump’s threats weigh on US-Iran talks in Switzerland
US Donald Trump issued harsh threats during the first US-Iran talks in Switzerland, prompting Iranian negotiators to walk out of the meeting prematurely.
55 Ships Pass Strait of Hormuz Iran’s Closure Claim
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that 55 commercial vessels transited the Strait of Hormuz on June 20, contradicting Iran's claim that the waterway had been closed. US Donald Trump threatened to impose tolls on ships if no agreement with Tehran is reached.
Israel strikes targets in Lebanon
Israel has launched airstrikes in southern Lebanon after four of its soldiers were killed. At least 16 people died in the attacks, according to Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA).
Trump’s Deal: Not a Triumph, but a Disaster
US Donald Trump constantly tries to project strength, but more and more people see through him. His agreement with Iran is not a success; his presidency is a historic disaster.
Live Blog: Trump and Iran’s Pezeshkian Sign Framework Agreement to End War
US Donald Trump and Iranian Masoud Pezeshkian have signed an initial agreement to end the war. According to the BBC, it is a 14-point memorandum.
G7 Summit in Évian: Trump Shows New Willingness to Aid Ukraine
At the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France, a shift in the US administration's stance on Ukraine is emerging. After a phone call with Kremlin chief Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump publicly called on Russia to reach an agreement—a signal European leaders view as a success of their talks.
US withdraws weapons from Europe – NATO under pressure
The United States is withdrawing military equipment from Europe and demanding that NATO partners fill the gaps with their own hardware, Ukrainska Pravda reports, citing British Chief of the Defence Staff Richard Knighton.
John Bolton criticizes Trump: Iran outmaneuvered US in deal
Former US National Security John Bolton says Iran exploited Donald Trump's desperation in negotiations to secure better terms, weakening US strategic interests.
Trump confirms peace agreement with Iran – signing on June 19
US Donald Trump has confirmed a framework agreement with Iran. The official signing is scheduled for June 19 in Geneva, as Ukrainska Pravda reports.
US and Iran Reach Framework Agreement to End War
The United States and Iran have agreed on a framework deal to end their war after weeks of negotiations. The signing is scheduled for Friday in Geneva, according to reports.
Trump Calls for Restraint After Israeli Airstrikes on Beirut
US Donald Trump has called for restraint after fresh Israeli airstrikes on Beirut. Mediators are trying to finalize a preliminary peace deal between the US and Iran to end the three-month war in the Middle East.
Why a Deal Iran and the US Is So Difficult
Hopes for an agreement between the US and Iran are growing, but negotiations remain complicated. US Donald Trump has warned Iran to stop further drone attacks.
US and Central Asia intensify cooperation on raw materials
The US and Central Asian states want to boost investments in critical minerals. According to Euronews, a Trump envoy delivered the message to Kazakhstan's President Tokayev.
US producer prices rise more than expected in May
US producer prices rose more than expected in May, increasing by 6.5 percent year-on-year, according to the Labor Department. Economists had forecast a 6.4 percent rise.
Iran strikes US base in Kuwait – retaliation for airstrikes
After US airstrikes on Iranian military targets, Iran's Revolutionary Guard has attacked a US military base in Kuwait. Fighting between the two countries continues despite ongoing negotiations, the Guardian reports.
Kuwait reports missile and drone attack as US bombs Iran
Kuwait reported a missile and drone attack on its territory on Monday, with air raid sirens sounding across the country simultaneously, according to the Guardian.
US ‘more than capable’ of resuming war with Iran, Hegseth says
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the United States is 'more than capable' of resuming the war against Iran. His remarks at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore came hours after a meeting in Washington failed to produce a peace deal.
US Embassy in Kyiv Denies Evacuation Claim by EU Chief Diplomat Kallas
The US Embassy in Ukraine has denied a statement by EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas that it was the only diplomatic mission to leave Kyiv after Russian threats.
Israel and Hezbollah clash north of buffer zone
Israeli soldiers and Hezbollah fighters have engaged in close-quarters combat north of the Litani River, a day after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered an expansion of ground operations, the Guardian reports.
US military strikes Iran as Tehran negotiates in Doha
US forces attacked missile sites in southern Iran and boats laying mines on Monday, the US Central Command said, as Iranian negotiators arrived in Doha for talks to end the war.
US strikes Iranian missile sites despite ceasefire
The United States has attacked missile positions and minelaying boats in Iran. Iranian media report several deaths near Larak Island in the Strait of Hormuz, according to Zdfheute.
US military strikes Iranian missile sites and mine-layers
The United States has attacked targets in southern Iran, including missile launch ramps and mine-layers. The strike occurred during a seven-week ceasefire, as Iranian negotiators traveled to Qatar for talks.
Iran denies imminent deal with the US
Tehran has rejected speculation about an imminent deal with the United States, citing contradictory signals from Washington and Israeli interference as obstacles.
Rubio: Deal Nears Completion – Oil Price Falls
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has described a potential agreement with Iran as 'pretty solid' and said a deal could be reached as early as Monday. The oil price dropped amid growing confidence in a diplomatic resolution.
Trump expects near-term deal with Iran – two-phase agreement in sight
US Donald Trump says a framework agreement with Iran to end the war is largely negotiated, with final details being discussed. The deal aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.