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Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with President Donald Trump on Tuesday, during which Putin assured him that Moscow has no aggressive plans toward Europe, according to a senior Kremlin official
The United States has renewed diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war, with President Donald Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arriving in Kyiv on Sunday for talks with Ukrainian President…
The United States, Britain, France and Germany have drafted a resolution that could refer Iran to the United Nations Security Council for failing to comply with its nuclear nonproliferation obligations, diplomats said
U.S. Marines refuel an MV-22 Osprey during a Middle East stop as Washington maintains pressure on Tehran.
Trade tensions between the United States and Canada have intensified further, with Canada announcing retaliatory tariffs on approximately $20 billion worth of U.S. goods in response to new tariffs imposed by the…
The U.S. Secret Service has confirmed that it is aware of a video aired by Iranian state media that appears to threaten the life of Barron Trump, President Donald Trump’s youngest son
Police have closed dozens of cafes in recent weeks, often citing Iran’s mandatory hijab law. Experts say the crackdown is part of a broader effort to control public spaces and curb changing social norms
Iran has granted permission for a number of Iraqi oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz after Baghdad made repeated requests through various channels, Iran’s state news agency IRNA reported on Saturday
The United States and Iran exchanged defiant messages on Saturday ahead of Washington’s planned announcement of new economic sanctions on Monday. The measures could affect Iran as well as some of its most important…
U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has emphasized the importance of strengthening strategic ties between India and the United States. According to a report by The Times of India on August 18, 2026, Gor said that…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged U.S. President Donald Trump in a telephone call to continue seeking a diplomatic solution to the conflict with Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that Iran would not agree to a deal he considers necessary to end the war with the United States, and urged Tehran to surrender as negotiations between the two countries…
