foreign policy

Trump says Greenland should be under US control at NATO summit

President Donald Trump reasserted on Tuesday that the United States should control Greenland, not Denmark, as leaders from 32 NATO nations convened in Ankara, Turkey, for the alliance's annual summit — underscoring the persistent strain between Washington and its European…

Trump says he will lift Turkey sanctions, weigh F-35 sale

President Donald Trump declared on Tuesday that the United States will lift sanctions on Turkey imposed under the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA), signaling a potential turning point in defense relations between the two NATO allies. Speaking alongside…

Trump warns Iran to accept deal or US will ‘finish the job’

President Donald Trump on Monday renewed his threat of military action against Iran, warning that the United States would either reach a deal with Tehran or destroy what remains of the country's infrastructure. The remarks came as U.S.-Iran negotiations are…

Netanyahu, Trump agree to meet in US amid Iran deal tensions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump spoke by phone on Friday and agreed to meet "soon" in the United States, according to a statement from Netanyahu's office. The call came amid growing friction between Jerusalem and…

Rubio says U.S.-Iran talks to resume in Switzerland June 29

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday that technical-level negotiations between Washington and Tehran are expected to resume in Switzerland at the end of the month, as both sides work to convert a fragile ceasefire framework into a comprehensive…

US, Iran finalize deal to release $12B in frozen assets

Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf announced Monday that the United States and Iran have finalized an agreement to release $12 billion in frozen Iranian assets in two tranches of $6 billion each, following the conclusion of the first round…

Trump says Cuba operation could mirror Venezuela raid

President Donald Trump suggested that a U.S. operation targeting Cuba's leadership could "possibly" resemble the swift military raid that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in January, while declining to commit to any specific timeline and praising Secretary of State Marco…

Hegseth announces six-month review of U.S. forces in Europe

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a sharp rebuke to NATO allies at a defense ministers' meeting in Brussels on Thursday, announcing a six-month Pentagon review of American military forces in Europe and condemning partners who denied U.S. troops access…

UAE agreed to unlock billions for Iran, sources say

The United Arab Emirates has agreed to release billions of dollars for Iran in a tactical shift aimed at halting Iranian attacks on the Gulf state, Reuters reported on Thursday, citing four sources with knowledge of the arrangement.

White House defends Cuba sanctions after UN warns children are dying

The Trump administration on Wednesday defended its sanctions on Cuba after the United Nations' top human rights official warned that U.S. measures were causing "widespread harm to the population and endangering lives," escalating a diplomatic confrontation over Washington's economic pressure…

Iran touts $25B nuclear deal with Russia as US talks stall

Iran's ambassador to Russia revealed this week that Tehran and Moscow signed a $25 billion memorandum of understanding for nuclear cooperation, describing the agreement as the largest joint nuclear project ever undertaken between the two countries. The announcement came amid…

Trump endorses Colombia presidential candidate De La Espriella

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday endorsed Abelardo De La Espriella, a right-wing lawyer seeking Colombia's presidency, inserting himself into a polarized Latin American contest ahead of a June 21 runoff election. Trump posted on Truth Social that the outcome…

Taiwan vows not to be ‘silenced’ after China expels NYT reporter

Taiwan's Presidential Office on Sunday condemned China's expulsion of New York Times The New York Times Company correspondent Vivian Wang, declaring the island democracy "will not be silenced because of oppression" and vowing to continue engaging with international media despite…

Lula rejects U.S. terrorist label for Brazil’s largest gangs

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Friday denounced the United States' decision to designate two of Brazil's largest criminal organizations as terrorist groups, calling it undue interference in the country's internal affairs and warning Washington against treating Brazil…

US-Iran draft deal includes $300B reconstruction fund for Tehran

A draft memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran contains a proposed $300 billion reconstruction and investment program for Tehran, according to an Iranian lawmaker and reporting from The New York Times, adding a striking economic dimension to…

Palestinian envoy drops UN vice presidency bid after US threats

Palestinian Ambassador Riyad Mansour has withdrawn his candidacy for a vice president position at the UN General Assembly following pressure from the Trump administration, the United Nations confirmed on Thursday. Lebanon's ambassador will assume the role in his place.

Beijing delays Pentagon official’s visit over Taiwan arms deal

Beijing is stalling a planned visit by Elbridge Colby, the Pentagon's under-secretary of defense for policy, as China pressures President Donald Trump over a $14 billion weapons package for Taiwan, according to a Financial Times News Corp report published Wednesday.

Trump calls Takaichi from Air Force One after China summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and President Donald Trump reaffirmed an "unwavering" bilateral alliance in a phone call on Thursday evening, according to a readout from the Japanese Prime Minister's Office, as Trump flew home from a three-day summit with…

US allies forge closer China ties as Trump wraps Beijing summit

As President Donald Trump concluded a two-day state visit to Beijing this week, a parallel trend has drawn scrutiny from foreign policy analysts: several of Washington's closest allies have been independently building stronger trade and diplomatic relationships with China, driven…

Mexico denies CNN report of CIA car bombing on its soil

CNN Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. reported on Tuesday that the CIA has been escalating covert operations inside Mexico, including a car bombing earlier this spring that killed a mid-level Sinaloa Cartel operative on a busy highway near Mexico City. Mexican…

US sanctions Chinese satellite firms over Iran war

The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on three Chinese companies accused of supplying satellite imagery that enabled Iranian military strikes against American forces in the Middle East, a move that adds a layer of tension just days before President…

US restates opposition to West Bank annexation at UN

A U.S. diplomat told the United Nations on Friday that Washington opposes Israeli annexation of the occupied West Bank, restating a position the Trump administration has maintained since taking office amid growing alarm over settlement expansion and escalating violence against…

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…