One week into the US-Israeli war against Iran that has plunged the Middle East into turmoil, President Donald Trump faces a growing list of risks and challenges that raise questions about whether he will be able to translate military successes into a clear geopolitical win. Even after the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei […]
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US government accused of major ‘cover-up’ over Trump sex abuse claims
Democrats on Wednesday accused US President Donald Trump’s administration of the “largest government cover-up in modern history” over reports that it withheld documents relating to allegations that the Republican leader sexually abused a minor. The Justice Department said it is reviewing its Epstein files to see if any were handled “improperly” but denied any wrongdoing. […]
Trump lays out case for possible attack on Iran in State of the Union address
US President Donald Trump briefly laid out his case for a possible attack on Iran in his State of the Union speech to Congress on Tuesday, saying he would not allow the world’s biggest sponsor of terrorism to have a nuclear weapon. Even while assembling a massive military force in the Middle East, Trump has […]
Ghislaine Maxwell to be questioned by US Congress via video, expected to plead Fifth Amendment right
WASHINGTON: Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein’s convicted accomplice, will appear before the U.S. House Oversight Committee on Monday via videolink from prison, though she is expected to invoke her Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. Read More: Trump refuses to answer questions in NY asset investigation Maxwell, serving a 20-year sentence for trafficking underage girls to Epstein, […]
Trump rejects Russia’s proposal to extend New START nuclear limits
US President Donald Trump on Thursday declined an offer from Russia President Vladimir Putin to voluntarily extend the caps on strategic nuclear weapons under the now-expired New START treaty. Read More: Last US-Russia nuclear pact expires, prompting fears of new arms In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote, “Rather than extend ‘New START … […]
Trump praises Vance and Rubio but avoids picking 2028 successor
President Donald Trump on Wednesday declined to endorse a potential successor for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination, choosing instead to praise both Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio for their capabilities. Read More: Vance, Rubio to host Denmark-Greenland talks In an interview with NBC News, Trump said he was “inclined” to endorse a […]
Denmark optimistic after technical talks with US on Greenland
COPENHAGEN: Denmark Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said on Thursday he was “more optimistic” following technical talks with the United States (US) over Greenland, a week after President Donald Trump backed away from threats to seize the Arctic territory. Read More: Greenland in spotlight as Trump questions Denmark “We had the very first meeting at senior official […]
Gold surges past $5,200 as dollar slides to four-year low
Gold extended its blistering rally on Wednesday, surging past the $5,200 mark for the first time, as the US dollar sank to a near four-year low amid growing investor unease over US economic prospects and currency policy. Read More: Gold price tumbles Rs1,500 in Pakistan Spot gold rose 1.1% to $5,243.58 per ounce by 0314 GMT, […]
Kristen Stewart may leave US over Trump’s film industry policies
LOS ANGELES: Actress and filmmaker Kristen Stewart has indicated that she may move out of the United States due to her opposition to President Donald Trump’s policies, particularly those affecting the film industry. Read More: Kristen Stewart dismantles Hollywood’s ‘Genius Male Star’ illusion In a recent interview with The Times, Stewart said, “I can’t work freely […]
Ahsan Iqbal defends Pakistan’s role on Trump’s board
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has joined US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, aiming to support ceasefires and reconstruction in Gaza. Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal defended the move, saying Pakistan contributes alongside Muslim nations like Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Qatar, and the UAE. The decision sparked criticism from opposition parties over lack of parliamentary consultation. Iqbal said Pakistan […]