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Trump thanks Iran for opening Strait of Hormuz as oil prices in freefall

The US president vowed, however, to continue to blockade Iranian ports. Iran has announced that it will allow passage for “all commercial vessels” through the...

Iran declares Hormuz ‘completely open’ to all commercial vessels

Tehran has announced the complete reopening of the waterway for the entire duration of the ceasefire in Lebanon. Passage for all commercial vessels through the...

Hezbollah included in ceasefire – Trump

The US president earlier announced a ten-day truce has been agreed between Israel and Lebanon. A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will include the Lebanese-based...

Hegseth faces impeachment calls over Iran war

House Democrats have filed six articles of impeachment against the US secretary of war accusing him of abuse of power, war crimes, and other...

Ceasefire agreed between Israel and Lebanon – Trump

A ten-day truce will begin at 5 PM EST (22:00 GMT) on Thursday following talks between the sides, the US president has announced. US President...

Second round of US-Iran talks being discussed – White House

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Tehran is ready for dialogue, but won’t let Washington impose its terms. The US is in discussions on staging...

US DOJ seeks to overturn J6 convictions

The US Department of Justice has asked a federal appeals court to overturn convictions against several members of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers...

Twenty-year Iran uranium enrichment moratorium not enough – Trump

According to reports, Tehran is only ready to agree to a five-year pause on its nuclear energy programme. A 20-year uranium enrichment moratorium on Iran...

End of Iran war ‘very close’ – Trump

Tehran wants to make a deal “very badly,” the US president has claimed. The conflict between the US and Iran is close to being settled,...

‘Uncertainty is killing us’ – captain of ship stranded in Persian Gulf (Video)

The crew is in limbo amid conflicting statements from Iran and the US regarding the Strait of Hormuz, Raman Kapoor has told RT. The captain...

US breach of trust led to collapse of talks – Iranian diplomat

Tehran remains ready to negotiate in good faith, its consul general in Mumbai, Saeid Reza Mosayeb Motlagh, has told RT India. A breach of trust...

Two US congressmen to resign over sex scandals

Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales to step down after allegations of misconduct involving staffers. Democrat Eric Swalwell and Republican Tony Gonzales have said they will...

Trump deletes AI ‘Jesus’ image after backlash

Donald Trump has removed a controversial AI-generated image from his Truth Social account after widespread criticism. The post, which Trump said was intended to show...

Judge throws out Trump’s $10bn lawsuit against Wall Street Journal

A US federal judge has dismissed US President Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and its parent company News Corp, ruling...

US blockade of Iranian ports takes effect

The escalation follows marathon talks in Pakistan that ended without a deal. The US naval blockade of Iranian ports has come into force, heightening fears...

Iran to charge ships from ‘hostile’ nations to cross Hormuz – security chief

Washington should accept Tehran’s terms or face a stalemate after the failed talks, Ebrahim Azizi has told RT. Iran will levy tolls on ships from...

Congressman quits California Governor race over sex abuse allegations

US Congressman Eric Swalwell has withdrawn from California’s governor race following mounting pressure over multiple sexual misconduct allegations made by four women, which he...

Oil jumps above USD $100 after Iran talks collapse

Oil prices climbed back above $100 on a barrel on Monday as markets reacted to the breakdown in US-Iran negotiations and renewed geopolitical tensions,...

Trump orders blockade of Strait of Hormuz after failed Iran talks

The US president has said that he instructed the Navy to “interdict every vessel that has paid a toll to Iran,” accusing Tehran of...

‘Hatchet-wielding’ intruder damages US military plane in Ireland (Video)

Footage shows the man on top of a C-130 Hercules, striking it with what appears to be a hatchet or hammer at Shannon Airport. A...

US Congressman accused of rape and sexual misconduct

Four women have come forward with allegations of sexual misconduct against U.S. Congressman Eric Swalwell, including a former staffer who claims she was sexually...

Iran blames US stance for failed talks, disputes naval claims in Strait of Hormuz

Negotiations between Iranian and U.S. officials in Islamabad have ended without agreement after more than 21 hours of talks, according to Iranian-linked reports, with...

US and Iran fail to reach a deal in Pakistan (Video)

The Iranian, US, and Pakistani negotiators are reportedly meeting face-to-face. High-level talks involving the Iranian, US and Pakistani delegations in Islamabad have stretched into a...

Iran-US talks in Islamabad stretch into evening

The Iranian, US, and Pakistani negotiators are reportedly meeting face-to-face. The high-level talks involving the Iranian, US and Pakistani delegations in Islamabad are continuing into...

US agrees to unfreeze Iranian funds abroad – media

Assets previously blocked by Washington by various means reportedly total more than $100 billion. Washington has agreed to release frozen Iranian assets held in Qatar...

OpenAI CEO’s home hit with Molotov cocktail

The suspect was arrested after he also appeared at the company’s San Francisco headquarters and threatened to burn it down. The home of OpenAI CEO...

US–Iran talks focus on Strait of Hormuz dispute

US and Iranian officials have held their highest-level talks in decades in Islamabad, marking a rare diplomatic breakthrough aimed at ending a six-week war,...

Vance and Iranian officials arrive in Islamabad for high-stakes talks

Despite the air of mistrust, Pakistani officials hope that if the talks yield progress, they could continue into Sunday and Monday. High-level Iranian and US...

Artemis II crew return safely

The Artemis II mission concluded successfully as NASA’s Orion capsule Integrity splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off Southern California after nearly 10 days in...

Middle East war triggering global energy ‘shock’ – IMF

Disruptions to oil and gas supplies will leave lasting “scars” on the world economy, managing director Kristalina Georgieva has said. The war in the Middle...

Melania Trump statement linked to Epstein survivor allegations – reports

Political commentator Brian Krassenstein claims connection between a recent public statement by Melania Trump and information allegedly held by a former associate and survivor...

Not your grandfather’s stagflation

It was pretty obvious even before February 28th that the US economy was grinding to a halt, even as inflation was already working up...

‘Get out and vote for Orban’ – Trump tells Hungarians

The US president called the Hungarian leader a “true friend, fighter, and winner” ahead of a tight parliamentary election. US President Donald Trump has thrown...

Hunter Biden challenges Trump’s sons to a ‘cage match’ (Video)

The son of the former US president said he is “100% in” for a potential fight with Eric and Don Jr.. Hunter Biden, son of...

Iran must not repeat Libyan mistake of trusting US – ex-Gaddafi minister

Washington isn’t interested in ending the conflict with Tehran as it benefits from turmoil in the Middle East, Moussa Ibrahim has told RT. Iran should...

Red Zone sealed: 10,000 troops deployed as Iran and US prepare for Islamabad talks

Pakistan has imposed unprecedented security measures, reports Dawn. 10,000 police and security personnel have been deployed. Who is coming? US: Vice President JD Vance is expected...

Trump claims Netanyahu will scale back strikes on Lebanon

Israel has nonetheless continued to pound the neighboring country, according to local media. US President Donald Trump has said he asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...

America heads back to the Moon. But there’s a big problem

NASA’s Moon mission moves forward, but the plan behind it is collapsing. The American Orion spacecraft, part of the Artemis II mission, has reached the...

US energy giants report fallout from Middle East war

Exxon and Chevron have both disclosed production declines which resulted from the Iran conflict. US energy giants ExxonMobil and Chevron have reported lower production and...

From Iraq to Iran: What the latest war revealed about US airpower

For the first time in decades, American jets, tankers, and AWACS have been damaged at scale. Iran’s attrition strategy is changing the rules of...

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