US President Donald Trump said Iran has agreed not to develop a nuclear weapon. The statement matters because it signals potential progress in efforts to reduce regional tensions. The remarks directly affect US-Iran relations, nuclear negotiations, and Middle East stability. Speaking in a podcast interview released on Wednesday, Trump said Iran had already agreed not […]
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Trump criticises Obama-era Iran nuclear deal
US President Donald Trump strongly defended ongoing negotiations with Iran while responding to criticism from political opponents. He said critics were commenting on discussions whose details had not yet been finalised. Trump also stressed that Washington would only accept a strong and effective agreement. In a statement shared on social media, Trump said Democrats, some […]
US plans 5000 troops withdrawal from Germany amid NATO tensions
The United States (US) has announced plans to withdraw approximately 5,000 troops from Germany within the next year, marking a significant shift in its military posture in Europe and adding strain to already tense transatlantic relations. Read More: Trump’s troop cut in Germany blindsided senior US officials, sources According to the Pentagon, the decision was issued by US Defence Secretary Pete […]
Trump links King Charles to Iran stance
US President Donald Trump said King Charles shares concerns over Iran obtaining nuclear weapons during a state dinner in Washington. The remarks were made amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East and rising political strain between allies over regional conflicts. Trump stated that both the United States and the United Kingdom remain opposed to Iran […]
Trump seeks to end Iran conflict within six weeks
U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly aiming to resolve the conflict with Iran within four to six weeks, citing other pressing national priorities. The Wall Street Journal reports that Trump does not want the war to become prolonged. The decision could affect U.S. foreign policy, regional stability, and global oil markets. According to the newspaper, […]
Trump orders US military buildup near Iran
President Donald Trump has pushed the United States toward possible conflict with Iran while aides urge focus on domestic economic issues. He ordered a major buildup of forces in the Middle East and prepared for potential multi-week air strikes. The escalation comes ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, highlighting political risks for the Republican Party. […]
Europe rethinks defence as US trust weakens
European leaders are openly reassessing their long-standing reliance on the United States after growing concerns about Washington’s commitment to protect the continent through NATO. The shift gained momentum after Donald Trump renewed controversial foreign policy positions, including remarks about Greenland, which deepened doubts across Europe. At the Munich Security Conference, European Commission President Ursula von […]
Trump’s centralised diplomacy shakes US allies globally
The Trump administration’s foreign policy approach has created uncertainty for US allies, as decisions on Greenland, Ukraine, and Syria were made by the president and a close circle, often excluding senior officials. The sudden appointment of Jeff Landry as special envoy to Greenland, coupled with his social media remarks about US control, blindsided Danish officials […]
Trump’s Arc of Peace: Has One President Surpassed a Century of Nobel Laureates?
Of the 105 Nobel Peace Prizes awarded since 1901, only eight have recognised individuals for ending active wars — a strikingly small fraction of the prize’s storied legacy. Among these luminaries stand Theodore Roosevelt, who mediated peace between Russia and Japan; Woodrow Wilson, who helped draft the treaty that ended World War I; and Léon […]
Trump may have reinvigorated the US foreign policy, but domestic implosion looms
Notwithstanding his handsome approval ratings towards the end of his presidential stint thanks to his partial domestic success, Barack Obama was a foreign policy failure epitomised. From a lopsided Asia pivot to the recurring episodes of humiliation in the Middle East, and from botched deals with Iran and Cuba to a contradictory policy vis-à-vis China […]