Trump Halts Planned Iran Strikes as Prospects for Diplomatic Deal Improve
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he has called off a third consecutive night of planned military strikes against Iran, citing significant progress in negotiations aimed at ending the conflict and securing a broader agreement with Tehran. The decision marked a sharp shift in tone from earlier in the day, when Trump warned that Iran […]
Hezbollah Rejects Ceasefire Proposal, Demands Full Israeli Withdrawal from Lebanon
Hezbollah on Thursday dismissed the latest ceasefire arrangement negotiated between Israel and the Lebanese government, insisting that any agreement must include a complete Israeli withdrawal from Lebanese territory. The rejection came as renewed clashes along the Israel-Lebanon border complicated broader diplomatic efforts aimed at easing regional tensions and advancing negotiations related to the wider conflict […]
Iran Claims Strike on U.S. Airbase as Hormuz Tensions Escalate
Iran said Thursday it had targeted an American airbase in retaliation for fresh U.S. military strikes, accusing United States forces of violating both the fragile ceasefire between the two nations and international law. The latest escalation, which also appeared to involve Kuwait, deepened uncertainty surrounding diplomatic efforts to end the conflict and reopen the strategically […]
LIRR Strike Disrupts Commutes for Hundreds of Thousands of New Yorkers
For the first time in more than three decades, tens of thousands of commuters across New York City are preparing to begin the workweek without service from the Long Island Rail Road after workers launched a strike over the weekend. The LIRR, the busiest commuter railroad in North America, normally serves more than 300,000 passengers […]
China Pushes for ‘Strategic Stability’ With U.S. Amid Taiwan Concerns
China appears to be seeking a more stable relationship with the United States for the remainder of President Donald Trump’s term — provided Washington avoids actions Beijing views as crossing red lines on Taiwan, one of the most sensitive issues in bilateral relations. According to a Chinese government summary of Thursday’s meeting between Trump and […]
Xi Warns Trump Taiwan Tensions Could Trigger ‘Conflicts’ Between U.S. and China
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned Thursday that tensions between China and the United States over Taiwan could lead to “clashes and even conflicts,” delivering a stark message to U.S. President Donald Trump during high-level talks in Beijing. The warning came as the two leaders opened a closely watched two-day summit in the Chinese capital, where […]
Iran Signals No Direct Talks With U.S. as Diplomacy Shifts to Indirect Channel
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir on Saturday, as uncertainty grew over the prospects for a second round of direct U.S.-Iran negotiations. Tehran indicated it does not plan to engage directly with U.S. officials during the latest diplomatic push. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said Iran would instead communicate […]
Iran Enters Peace Talks With Strategic Leverage From Control of Strait of Hormuz
Iran heads into high-stakes peace negotiations this weekend in Pakistan with what analysts describe as its strongest bargaining position in weeks: control over the Strait of Hormuz. The narrow, roughly 100-mile-long waterway is a critical global chokepoint, carrying about 20% of the world’s oil and natural gas supply. By regulating which vessels can pass through […]
U.S., Iran Exchange Escalating Threats as Regional Strikes Intensify
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that “all hell will rain down” on Iran if Tehran refuses to reach a deal—an ultimatum Iranian officials have firmly rejected, raising fears of further escalation across the region. A senior Iranian military figure, Gen. Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi, responded with equally stark language, cautioning that “the gates of hell […]
Millions Join ‘No Kings’ Protests Nationwide, Targeting Trump Policies and Immigration Crackdown
Millions of demonstrators took to the streets in more than 3,000 cities and towns across the United States on Saturday as part of the latest wave of “No Kings” protests opposing President Donald Trump and his administration’s policies. Organizers said the nationwide turnout could reach as high as 8 million people, potentially making it one […]
