Iran war backlash weakens Trump as Republican midterm defeat exposes growing political pressure

US President Donald Trump is facing mounting political pressure after a major midterm election defeat for Republicans, with his administration’s handling of the Iran war emerging as one of the … Read More

US strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island amid signs of progress in peace talks, says report

The United States reportedly launched strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island on Monday, raising fresh questions about the direction of the ongoing conflict even as diplomatic efforts appeared to be gaining … Read More

Democrats and Trump hold final rallies as high-stakes midterm elections approach

Democrats and Republicans have entered the final stretch of an intensely contested midterm election campaign, with both sides making their last appeals to voters ahead of Election Day. The results … Read More

North Korea launches suspected ballistic missile as Seoul seeks talks over border tensions

North Korea has reportedly launched an unidentified projectile towards its eastern waters, raising fresh concerns over regional security as South Korea continues to seek dialogue amid escalating tensions along their … Read More

Trump-Kim summit hopes fade as North Korea gains leverage through Russia and China

The possibility of a new meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is looking increasingly uncertain as Pyongyang strengthens its strategic relationships with Russia … Read More

Anthropic co-founder renews call for robust regulation of frontier AI

Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark has renewed his call for stronger government regulation of artificial intelligence, warning that the rapid development of increasingly powerful AI systems could create serious risks if … Read More

China tells Trump’s press secretary to visit more often after ‘proper toilets’ jibe

China has responded with a pointed invitation to White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia, suggesting she visit the country more often after her controversial remarks about its public facilities sparked … Read More

State Dept says US ‘kicked out’ two Iranian diplomats after UN General Assembly

The United States has expelled two members of the Iranian delegation who remained in the country after attending the recent United Nations General Assembly in New York, according to the … Read More

Trump Warns Iran of Severe Retaliation if Linked to Flydubai Attack

US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran could face severe retaliation if investigators establish that Tehran was connected to a dramatic midair attack involving a flydubai flight travelling from … Read More

Trump to meet AI chiefs at White House as pressure mounts for stronger oversight

President Donald Trump is set to meet some of the world’s most influential technology executives at the White House on Tuesday as pressure grows in Washington for greater oversight of … Read More