Vance responds to those accusing Trump of bribing voters with his $5,000 promise

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance defended on Wednesday President Donald Trump's pledge to provide a $5,000 dividend to every adult citizen if voters help Republicans retain control of both chambers of Congress in the November elections.

Brent crude tops $105 as US-Iran conflict fuels supply concerns

Brent crude rose above $105 per barrel on Thursday as the escalating US-Iran conflict heightened concerns over prolonged disruptions to global energy supplies.

Kremlin says Putin and Trump had 'constructive and frank' phone call on Ukraine settlement

Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump discussed the settlement of the Ukraine conflict in a phone call on Tuesday, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said.

Trump posts new US map appearing to show North America, other territories as part of US

US President Donald Trump has shared a map on his Truth Social account that appears to depict much of North America and surrounding territories under the US flag, in the latest in a series of provocative posts involving geography and territorial claims.

Trump declines to say if US would aid UK in new Falklands conflict

US President Donald Trump declined to say whether Washington would come to Britain’s aid if Argentina sought to retake the Falkland Islands, while criticizing the UK for not providing greater support for US military operations involving Iran.

Trump's dialogue with journalist regarding the TCR and SS (UA Recruitment)

 "You also said—and turned out to be right—that the Biden administration, along with a significant portion of the mainstream media, lied about the number of Ukrainians dying in this war. And now we see a shortage of young men there," says one of the journalists.

CIA chief proposed Trump-Putin-Zelenskyy meeting during Moscow visit - Axios

CIA Director John Ratcliffe proposed a meeting between US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a covert visit to Moscow earlier this week, Axios reported Saturday.

Trump states that Russia will not attack NATO territory

"I’ve had good conversations with him [Russian President Vladimir Putin]. He is not going to attack NATO territory," US President Donald Trump told reporters.

US senator accuses Trump of profiting from Iran war via energy holdings

US Senator Chris Van Hollen has accusedTrump of personally profiting from the war with Iran after a report by Democrats on the congressional Joint Economic Committee found that the president’s oil and gas holdings may have gained as much as $15.5m this year.

Trump: "All mines were removed from the Strait of Hormuz"

U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social this Tuesday that all mines in the Strait of Hormuz have already been removed or detonated.

Trump says US in ‘total control’ of Strait of Hormuz. Cargo ship in flames after Houthi attack in Bab al-Mandeb

Trump says the situation with Iran is “going fine”, claiming that US forces are in complete control of the Strait of Hormuz.

‘No tangible indication’ of US attacks on Iran despite Trump’s threat

Trump posted several pictures of fighter aircraft on his Truth Social page, but had no comment on what they meant. We simply do not know [whether it was directed at Iran].

Too early to say if Gaza deal a significant milestone

The deal reached between Hamas and Israel could be significant, but, given Trump’s history of not keeping up with his promises, caution is important, says Rami Khouri, American University of Beirut distinguished fellow and non-resident senior fellow at the Arab Center Washington, DC.

Trump says US will be hitting Iran ‘hard" in retaliation for Tehran's attacks on American forces in Jordan

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the US will strike Iran “hard” in retaliation for Tehran's attacks on American forces in Jordan.

Trump orders US military to hold off on strikes on Iran followed a meeting between with his top advisers

The New York Times and Axios are reporting that the US president has decided to set aside plans to attack Iran, after 13 consecutive days of strikes.

US is ‘winning big in Iran’, Trump claims, US carries out strikes on civilian infrastructure in south

The US president is currently addressing the nation, saying that the US has the upper hand in its joint conflict with Israel against Iran.

Trump notifies US Congress about resuming warfare in Iran — NYT

Donald Trump has formally notified the Congress about the resumption of a military operation against Iran, The New York Times (NYT) reported.

US Reinstates Naval Blockade of Iran, US will become a "guardian" of the Strait - Trump

The United States is reinstating the blockade of Iranian ports, US President Donald Trump said on Monday.

Trump says the US will control Strait of Hormuz and get paid for it

Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States would probably take over the Strait of Hormuz and should be reimbursed for controlling the vital waterway. 

US launches more strikes on Iran with blasts reported in south of country

The US has launched a new round of strikes on Iran after President Donald Trump signalled he would "hit them hard again tonight" following an exchange of attacks on Tuesday.