US foreign policy
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Muscat Backchannel: US Engages Houthis Directly After Rapid Red Sea Coastline Shift
US officials held unpublicized talks with Houthi representatives in Oman following the group’s sweeping capture of Yemen’s strategic Red Sea coastline.
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U.S. Treasury Chief and Iranian Leadership Clash Over Economic Sanctions Efficacy
U.S. Treasury Chief Scott Bessent and Iran’s Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf clash over the impact of new sanctions as oil stockpile data fuels a high-stakes standoff.
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Secret Departure from Turkey Prompted by Military and Secret Service Directives, Trump States
Donald Trump defended his covert exit from Turkey using a decoy Air Force One, stating Secret Service and military commanders ordered the stealth transfer for safety.
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U.S. State Department Moves to Close Five Overseas Diplomatic Missions in Rare Footprint Downsizing
The U.S. State Department plans to close five overseas diplomatic missions, reviving cost-cutting measures that critics warn yield ground to China and Russia.
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Trump Backtracks on Patriot Missile Production License for Ukraine
President Trump has signaled a reversal on allowing Ukraine to manufacture Patriot interceptors, citing security concerns despite earlier pledges to Kyiv.
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US Vice President Vance Accuses Israeli Officials of Influence Campaign Against Iran Diplomacy
US Vice President JD Vance claims elements of the Israeli government are funding a digital campaign to derail Washington’s diplomatic efforts to end the war with Iran.
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US Secretary of State Rubio Launches Campaign to ‘Dismantle’ ICC
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced a systematic campaign to dismantle the ICC, citing threats to American sovereignty and potential legal risks.
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U.S. Demands Iran Formally Pledge to End Hostilities in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. is demanding Iran publicly pledge to halt Strait of Hormuz attacks during Oman talks, seeking to stabilize global energy markets amid rising prices.
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US-Cuba Diplomacy Stalls as Legal and Economic Pressures Mount
US-Cuba diplomatic talks have stalled as Supreme Court rulings allow corporations to sue over seized property, overshadowing Cuba’s recent market reforms.
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Meloni and Trump in Rare Public Spat as Transatlantic Tensions Simmer
A high-profile clash between Giorgia Meloni and Donald Trump highlights growing European impatience with the US president’s unpredictable diplomatic style.
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US military strike kills Tren de Aragua leader in Venezuela
President Donald Trump confirmed a joint US-Venezuelan operation resulted in the death of gang leader Héctor ‘Niño Guerrero’ Flores, marking a new phase of security cooperation between Washington and the Delcy Rodríguez administration.
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US-Iran Truce Negotiations Stall Amid Conflicting Timelines and Diplomatic Friction
President Donald Trump announced an imminent agreement with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran has rejected the timeline, citing an unfinished framework.
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The MAGA Succession: JD Vance’s Strategic Pivot and the Battle for the Populist Right
Following his public praise of Tulsi Gabbard, Vice President JD Vance is solidifying his position as the ideological heir to the MAGA movement, even as Secretary of State Marco Rubio emerges as a formidable institutional rival.
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Trump, Netanyahu Clash Over Iran Diplomacy Amid Rising Regional Tensions
As international mediation efforts to finalize an Iran-US deal intensify, President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu remain at odds over the necessity of continued military pressure.
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U.S. Strikes Iranian Tankers as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Peak
U.S. forces have disabled multiple Iranian-flagged tankers amid an intensifying naval blockade, even as Washington awaits Tehran’s response to a critical peace proposal.