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Bessent confirms trade, investment board talks as Trump-Xi summit opens
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed on Thursday that U.S. and Chinese officials are actively discussing the creation of a "Board of Trade" to oversee bilateral commerce and a separate "Board of Investment" to address Chinese investment in non-sensitive sectors of…
Pentagon reveals nuclear submarine’s location in rare message to Iran
The Pentagon took the unusual step of publicly acknowledging the arrival of a nuclear-armed ballistic missile submarine in Gibraltar on Sunday, May 10, in what analysts view as a calculated pressure signal directed at Iran as ceasefire negotiations collapse.
Pakistan let Iran park warplanes on its airfields
Pakistan quietly allowed Iranian military aircraft to park at its airfields during the US-Iran conflict, even as Islamabad positioned itself as the central diplomatic broker between Washington and Tehran, CBS News reported on Sunday, citing US officials with knowledge of…
Trump gives EU until July 4 to ratify trade deal
President Donald Trump on Thursday issued a new ultimatum to the European Union, giving the bloc until July 4 — the 250th anniversary of American independence — to ratify a trade framework agreed last summer or face escalated tariffs. The…
Rubio says Taiwan will come up at Trump-Xi summit next week
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed on Tuesday that Taiwan will be a topic of discussion when President Donald Trump meets Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on May 14-15, warning against any "destabilizing" actions regarding the self-governing island…
Trump’s ‘Project Freedom’ launches with few details, leaving shippers scrambling
President Donald Trump on Sunday announced "Project Freedom," a plan to help commercial vessels trapped in the Persian Gulf navigate safely through the Strait of Hormuz, but the initiative went live on Monday with few operational details and no coordination…
US to shut Gaza ceasefire center as Trump plan stalls
The Trump administration is set to shut down the Civil-Military Coordination Centre (CMCC), the U.S. military-run facility in southern Israel that served as the centerpiece of Washington's effort to oversee the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and coordinate humanitarian aid to Gaza, according…
Trump calls UAE’s exit from OPEC ‘great’ for fuel prices
President Donald Trump on Wednesday welcomed the United Arab Emirates' decision to withdraw from OPEC, calling the move "great" and framing it as a win for American consumers grappling with surging fuel costs amid the ongoing war with Iran.
Trump and Putin discuss Iran, Ukraine in 90-minute call
President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone on Wednesday in a wide-ranging conversation that touched on the war in Iran, peace efforts in Ukraine, and the recent shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, according to…
Iran tensions shadow White House state dinner for British royals
President Donald Trump and King Charles III celebrated the enduring alliance between their nations at a White House state dinner on Tuesday evening, capping a day of pomp and diplomacy that included the king's rare address to a joint session…
Iraq taps political newcomer al-Zaidi as prime minister-designate
Iraqi President Nizar Amedi on Monday designated Ali al-Zaidi, a 40-year-old businessman and political newcomer, as prime minister-designate, tasking him with forming a new government after months of political deadlock and weeks of fraught negotiations shaped by American pressure.
FIFA chief says Iran ‘coming for sure’ to World Cup in U.S.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino declared on Wednesday that Iran's national soccer team is "coming for sure" to the 2026 World Cup, where all three of the country's group-stage matches are scheduled on U.S. soil despite an ongoing armed conflict between…
Trump pushes to dismantle EU’s protected cheese names
The United States and the European Union are locked in an escalating trade battle over who gets to use names like feta, Parmesan, and Asiago — a dispute that has moved from trade policy circles to the center of transatlantic…
FIFA rejects Iran’s bid to move World Cup games to Mexico
Iran's football federation is negotiating with FIFA to relocate its three 2026 World Cup group stage matches from the United States to co-host Mexico, but the global governing body on Tuesday rejected the request, saying it expects all 48 teams…
Ex-Japan star Honda says US sponsor dropped him over Iran World Cup post
Former Japanese international Keisuke Honda revealed that an American company pulled out of an advertising deal with him after he publicly expressed support for Iran's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, adding a new dimension to the political controversy…
FIFA to ‘monitor’ Iran situation as World Cup co-host wages war on qualified nation
FIFA will "monitor developments" in Iran following the launch of a joint US-Israeli military operation against the country, raising fresh uncertainty around this summer's World Cup as one of its co-hosts wages war against a qualified nation.
FIFA chief rejects 2026 World Cup boycott calls over Trump
FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Monday dismissed growing calls to boycott the 2026 World Cup in the United States, arguing that staying away from the tournament would only "breed further animosity" rather than achieve positive outcomes.
Germany rules out 2026 World Cup boycott amid Trump backlash
European football federations are closing ranks against calls to boycott the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Germany's football association officially ruling out a withdrawal on January 31 despite escalating criticism of Trump administration policies both at home and abroad.
Melania Trump unveils trailer for documentary premiering in January
First Lady Melania Trump unveiled the official trailer for her documentary film "MELANIA" on Wednesday, offering the first public glimpse of the project ahead of its January 30 theatrical release worldwide.
Trump replaces architect over White House ballroom size dispute
President Donald Trump has hired a new architect to lead his $300 million White House ballroom project, replacing James McCrery, who raised concerns that the massive addition would dwarf the existing presidential residence. The White House announced Thursday that Washington-based…
South Park delays episode for second time in 28 years
Just hours before its scheduled airtime, South Park announced a rare production delay, pushing back Episode 5 of Season 27 from September 17 to September 24. In a candid statement, creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone took full responsibility, saying…
Trump to host Kennedy Center Honors as first president emcee
President Donald Trump unveiled his first picks for Kennedy Center Honors recipients Wednesday, marking the most dramatic shift in the prestigious awards since their inception in 1978. Trump announced he will personally host the December ceremony, becoming the first sitting…
Trump orders sweeping review of Smithsonian museums
The Trump administration announced a comprehensive review of eight major Smithsonian museums on Tuesday to ensure their exhibitions align with the president's directive to "celebrate American exceptionalism" and remove what the White House termed "divisive or partisan narratives." The sweeping…
Smithsonian to restore Trump impeachment mentions after backlash
The Smithsonian National Museum of American History announced Saturday that it will restore references to President Trump's two impeachments to its presidential exhibit "in the coming weeks," following intense public backlash over their quiet removal in July.
Smithsonian removes Trump impeachment references after White House pressure
The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History quietly removed references to Donald Trump's two impeachment proceedings from its exhibits in July, following pressure from the White House as part of what museum officials described as a "content review" process. The…
White House to add $200M privately funded ballroom in the largest renovation in decades
The Trump administration announced Thursday that it will begin construction in September on a $200 million White House ballroom, fulfilling a long-standing presidential vision to create adequate space for hosting world leaders and major state functions.
Trump admin orders Muir Woods to remove inclusive historical signage
The National Park Service has removed educational signage at Muir Woods National Monument in California that highlighted Indigenous land stewardship, women's conservation efforts, and problematic aspects of historical figures—marking the first confirmed implementation of the Trump administration's directive to eliminate…
Yale Art Gallery rejects federal grants over new DEI rules
Yale University Art Gallery has withdrawn two federal grant applications worth approximately $200,000 due to new anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) rules implemented by the Trump administration, opting instead to use its endowment to fund an upcoming exhibition on the…
National Parks’ negative signage order prompts outpouring of support for parks and historical accuracy
Following an executive order titled "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History," the Trump administration installed signs across national parks asking visitors to report "negative" depictions of American history, but instead of identifying problematic content, visitors overwhelmingly used the feedback…
Mysterious gold television at National Mall shows Trump and Epstein dancing
A mysterious gold-sprayed television installation has appeared on the National Mall, displaying footage of Donald Trump dancing alongside convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, prompting an angry response from the White House which called the anonymous artists "liberal activists masquerading as…