PoliticsSpeaking on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, Donald Trump claimed that the February strike on an Iranian girls' school was not a deliberate act. The U.S. President pointed to an ongoing investigation into the incident, framing the destruction as a byproduct of the inherent chaos of warfare.
PoliticsStanding on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, Donald Trump publicly acknowledged China’s Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin for their restraint. The U.S. President credited the two leaders with maintaining neutrality during the ongoing war with Iran, suggesting their non-intervention significantly altered the geopolitical landscape.
PoliticsA 14-point draft memorandum obtained by Reuters outlines a high-level framework to halt active warfare between the United States and Iran. The document, which serves as a precursor to broader negotiations in Switzerland, focuses on immediate de-escalation while deferring complex nuclear and long-term sanctions issues to a final settlement.
PoliticsSpeaking on the sidelines of the G7 summit in France, Donald Trump confirmed plans to coordinate a new diplomatic front with Gulf nations. The initiative aims to address Iran’s ballistic missile development and its network of regional militant proxies, running as a separate track alongside broader U.S.-Iran negotiations.
PoliticsU.S. President Donald Trump warned Wednesday that his new ceasefire agreement with Iran remains fragile, suggesting he could order a return to military strikes if Tehran fails to meet his expectations. The blunt threat comes as Israel continues a campaign of airstrikes in Lebanon, undermining the broader regional truce efforts.
PoliticsAt the G7 summit in France, Donald Trump announced plans to broaden his administration’s pressure campaign against Tehran by engaging Gulf allies. The strategy aims to address Iran’s ballistic missile program and its network of regional proxies, moving beyond the current bilateral standoff between Washington and the Iranian leadership.
PoliticsConflict erupted on Capitol Hill Wednesday after Donald Trump ordered his intelligence nominee, Jay Clayton, to skip a crucial confirmation hearing. The president is leveraging the nomination and the renewal of federal surveillance powers to pressure Congress into passing the SAVE America Act, a strict voter identification mandate.
PoliticsSpeaking on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, Donald Trump characterized Russia as the primary aggressor in the ongoing war. The U.S. President asserted that the nature of Moscow’s offensive operations has resulted in a higher rate of military casualties for Russian forces compared to those of Ukraine.
PoliticsErias Lukwago, a prominent lawyer and senior opposition figure, appeared in a Kampala court Wednesday to face charges of misprision of treason. The arrest occurred just days after security forces seized him while he prepared legal summons against Uganda’s military chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of the nation's long-standing president.
PoliticsClosing the G7 summit in France on Wednesday, Donald Trump justified his administration’s approach to the Iran nuclear deal by citing a desire to avert global financial instability. The President emphasized that his primary objective remained preventing an economic catastrophe that he believed would have resulted from maintaining the previous trajectory.
PoliticsHezbollah chief Naim Qassem declared on Wednesday that any potential agreement between Lebanon and Israel must be anchored solely in the principle of reciprocal security. Speaking during a televised address, Qassem explicitly distanced the group from the U.S.-brokered proposal to establish specific pilot zones along the border.
PoliticsPresident Donald Trump has instructed nominee for Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to skip his scheduled confirmation hearing, effectively stalling the process. The directive arrived as a surprise move, forcing the immediate postponement of the session, according to U.S. Senator Tom Cotton, who confirmed the development on Wednesday.
PoliticsFollowing a high-level meeting on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, Donald Trump lauded India as a trusted ally essential to regional stability. The US President underscored New Delhi’s critical influence in addressing the ongoing crisis in West Asia, signaling a deepened strategic partnership between the two democracies.
PoliticsDuring the G7 summit in France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi pressed Donald Trump on the safety of Indian seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz, following the deaths of three sailors in U.S. Navy engagements. The meeting marked a high-stakes attempt to reset a relationship strained by tariffs and geopolitical friction.
PoliticsDonald Trump signaled on Wednesday that a new agreement with Iran is nearing completion, telling reporters the pact could be signed as early as Thursday. The president’s optimism follows his earlier warnings that the deal remained in flux and that he reserved the right to resume hostilities if unsatisfied.
PoliticsDrawing a direct parallel to the onset of the Great Depression, Donald Trump defended the recent Iran peace deal at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains. The President signaled that avoiding a catastrophic global economic downturn, rather than purely diplomatic objectives, motivated his administration’s pivot toward ending the regional conflict.
PoliticsThe European Parliament voted Wednesday to overhaul migration policy, granting member states the authority to establish offshore detention centres and accelerate deportations. This legislative shift reflects a decade of intensifying anti-immigration sentiment across the bloc, signaling a departure from previous humanitarian standards toward a focus on border deterrence.
PoliticsEuropean Council President Antonio Costa’s office has established tentative diplomatic contacts with the Kremlin in recent weeks, seeking to open communication channels. While officials emphasize that no substantive negotiations have occurred, the move marks a tactical shift toward preparing the bloc for future security discussions regarding the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Politics“I’m the boss,” Donald Trump declared to a room of G7 leaders in Evian-les-Bains, a jocular remark that punctuated a summit marked by a notable realignment in U.S. policy. The president’s newfound alignment with Kyiv’s battlefield objectives signals a significant departure from his previously skeptical stance toward the ongoing conflict.
PoliticsWith battlefield dynamics shifting, Ukraine is pushing its international partners for an additional $20 billion in military assistance. Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov confirmed the request follows a reassessment of existing aid packages, aiming to capitalize on a critical window of opportunity to influence the trajectory of the war.
PoliticsA years-long legal battle over the disclosure of private financial documents reached a quiet conclusion this week as Donald Trump settled his lawsuit against his niece, Mary Trump. The parties filed a letter in a Manhattan state court on Tuesday, signaling an end to the litigation without disclosing specific financial terms.
PoliticsDuring a bilateral meeting at the G7 summit in France, Donald Trump characterized his long-standing relationship with Narendra Modi as both personal and professionally formidable. The US President confirmed that a long-awaited trade deal between the two nations is nearing completion, describing the Indian Prime Minister as an exceptionally tough negotiator.
PoliticsIf India faces an attack, the United States will intervene, provided Narendra Modi remains at the helm. Donald Trump issued this personal security guarantee during a bilateral meeting at the G7 Summit in France, framing the commitment as a reflection of his rapport with the Indian Prime Minister.
PoliticsAmid ongoing regional instability, China and Myanmar have formalized a commitment to mutual support on issues of core national interest. The joint statement, released Wednesday following high-level meetings in Beijing, signals a strengthening of bilateral ties as both nations navigate shifting geopolitical pressures along their shared border.
PoliticsItalian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is pushing to consolidate European diplomatic outreach toward Moscow under a single envoy, arguing that the bloc must avoid the cacophony of competing groups. Speaking at the conclusion of the G7 summit, she insisted the role should bypass the EU’s largest nations to ensure broader consensus.
PoliticsFive Israeli soldiers sustained injuries in southern Lebanon on Wednesday after being targeted by a pair of explosive drones launched by Hezbollah. The military confirmed the casualties occurred in two separate strikes, with the second attack unfolding just minutes after the initial detonation near the deployed troops.
PoliticsFormer Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has thrown his weight behind Rahul Gandhi’s 'Echo of Students' campaign, arguing that the initiative provides a necessary outlet for a generation of youth suffering under the weight of systemic pressure and rising depression linked to the ongoing NEET-UG examination crisis.
PoliticsThe office of European Council President Antonio Costa has initiated brief, low-level diplomatic contact with the Kremlin in recent weeks. Officials in Brussels describe the move as a pragmatic attempt to establish communication channels, insisting that these preliminary exchanges remain strictly procedural rather than substantive negotiations regarding the ongoing war.
PoliticsDuring the G7 summit in France, President Emmanuel Macron observed a definitive change in the American perspective on the conflict in Ukraine. He stated that Donald Trump and other assembled world leaders now collectively acknowledge that Russia maintains no genuine interest in pursuing a peaceful resolution to the ongoing war.
PoliticsStanding before G7 partners on Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron issued a stark warning against the resumption of hostilities between Israel, Iran, and Hezbollah. His appeal for regional stability arrived alongside a public endorsement of a preliminary agreement between Washington and Tehran designed to bring their ongoing conflict to a close.