Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have issued a stern warning to vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, saying any ship crossing the strategic waterway without authorisation from Iran “will be dealt with.” The statement comes as uncertainty continues over the future governance of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important maritime trade routes and […]
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that Israel will participate in U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly launched “Board of Peace,” marking a significant political development during his recent visit to Washington. Following a meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Netanyahu shared on X that he had formally signed Israel’s accession as a member of […]
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World leaders reacted cautiously to US President Donald Trump’s proposal for a new international “Board of Peace,” which would require countries to pay US$1 billion for permanent membership. Analysts quickly compared the idea to a pay-to-play version of the UN Security Council. The White House has invited several global leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, […]
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A high-stakes meeting at the White House yesterday between top US officials and representatives from Denmark and Greenland did little to ease tensions over President Donald Trump’s controversial interest in the Danish territory of Greenland. Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen and Greenlandic counterpart Vivian Motzfeldt met with US Vice President JD Vance and Secretary […]
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The United States on Sunday praised what it called a “significant step forward” in efforts to craft a peace framework for ending the war in Ukraine, following high-level discussions held in Switzerland. The White House emphasized that any eventual agreement must “fully uphold” Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. A joint US-Ukraine statement released shortly after […]
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