Uncertainty continues to surround Washington’s approach toward Tehran as President Donald Trump sends conflicting signals on whether the United States is moving closer to military action or renewed diplomacy with Iran. Speaking ahead of his first Cabinet meeting of 2026, the president indicated he was open to communication with Iranian leaders, even as the US expanded its military presence in West Asia and senior defense officials stressed readiness to act on presidential orders.

Russia, Ukraine, and the United States are set to resume trilateral negotiations aimed at ending the prolonged war in Ukraine, with the next round of talks scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi on February 1. The development comes after the first round of discussions held last weekend failed to deliver a breakthrough, highlighting the deep divisions and complexity surrounding the conflict. Despite the absence of immediate results, the decision to continue talks reflects a shared understanding amo

At least 25 people have died after a massive winter storm swept across large portions of the United States, unleashing heavy snowfall, dangerous ice accumulation and extreme cold that crippled infrastructure and disrupted daily life across multiple regions. The powerful system affected states from the South through the Midwest and into the Northeast, leaving a trail of fatalities, widespread power outages and major travel disruptions. The storm delivered significant snowfall across

India’s 77th Republic Day was marked on Monday, January 26, 2026, with a wide range of greetings from global leaders and prominent international figures, reflecting the country’s growing diplomatic influence and expanding partnerships across regions. Messages from political leaders, senior officials, and business figures highlighted shared democratic values, strategic cooperation, and the importance of dialogue in an increasingly complex global environment. The Republic Day cele

The European Parliament has suspended its work on a proposed trade agreement between the European Union and the United States, citing escalating political pressure from US President

European Union lawmakers have decided to postpone the ratification of a recently concluded trade agreement with the United States following new tariff threats issued by President Donald Trump in connection with Greenland. The European Parliament, the bloc’s main political institution, had been scheduled to vote in the coming week on measures that would remove tariffs on selected US exports under the agreement. That plan has now been put on hold as tensions between Washington and several Eur

President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order directing the United States to withdraw from 66 international organisations and treaties, marking one of the most extensive reversals of US participation in global institutions in recent history. According to a White House memorandum, the administration determined that continued involvement in these bodies was contrary to the interests of the United States, citing concerns over sovereignty, ideological alignment, and financial comm

China on Wednesday strongly criticized reported United States demands aimed at reshaping Venezuela’s oil partnerships, calling the move an act of coercion that violates both national sovereignty and international law. Beijing’s response follows media reports that Washington has sought exclusive control over Venezuela’s oil sector as part of its political and economic engagement with the South American nation. Speaking at a regular press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spoke

The United States has seized a Russia-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic, escalating enforcement of American sanctions and drawing attention to an unusual maritime confrontation involving Russian military assets. The vessel, originally known as Bella-1, was taken into custody on Wednesday following a coordinated operation by US civilian and military authorities acting under a federal court warrant. According to official statements, the seizure was carried out after the tanker

US President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning to Venezuela following a dramatic military operation in Caracas that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump indicated that additional military action remains a possibility if the South American nation does not comply with US demands, signaling a sharp escalation in Washington’s posture toward the region. The operation, conducted

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday announced that the United States had carried out what he described as “large scale” strikes against Venezuela, triggering international attention and raising urgent questions about the status of the South American nation’s leadership. In a statement released on his Truth Social platform, Trump claimed that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, had been captured during the operation and removed from the country.

Venezuela has formally accused the United States under President Donald Trump of carrying out what it described as extremely serious military aggression after a series of loud explosions were reported in the capital city of Caracas. In a strongly worded statement issued by the Venezuelan government, officials said the incident amounted to a direct attack on the country’s sovereignty and national security. Caracas claimed the alleged aggression was aimed at destabilizing the nation and gaining

Russia sharply criticized the United States on Saturday following reports of a large-scale military strike on Venezuela, describing the operation as an act of armed aggression and warning that the situation risks further destabilization if restraint is not exercised. The condemnation came after a series of explosions were reported in Caracas in the early hours of the morning, raising fears of a major escalation in an already volatile geopolitical standoff. In a statement issued by t

Tensions between Washington and Tehran intensified on Friday after a senior Iranian official warned that U.S. military installations and personnel across the Middle East could be targeted if the United States intervenes in Iran’s internal unrest. The warning came hours after former U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the United States was prepared to protect protesters in Iran if authorities used force against them. Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the speaker of Iran’s parliament,

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US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said on Friday that roughly 2,000 Afghan nationals who entered the United States following the 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan are suspected of having links to terrorist organisations, raising renewed questions about the vetting process used during the large-scale evacuation effort. Her remarks added to an ongoing debate in Washington over national security risks tied to the resettlement of tens of thousands of Afghans after the collapse of

The United States has announced a fresh wave of sanctions targeting individuals and entities accused of supporting Iran’s ballistic missile and drone development programs. The move underscores Washington’s ongoing effort to curtail Tehran’s military capabilities and disrupt its network of global suppliers. In a detailed statement released on Wednesday, the US Treasury Department confirmed that 32 individuals and companies operating across eight countries—including Iran, the

Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov has accused the United States of preparing to deploy new missile systems in both Europe and the Asia-Pacific region, claiming that these weapons could reach central Russia within minutes. Speaking at a Security Council meeting chaired by President Vladimir Putin, Belousov said the planned deployments represent a major escalation in military tension and pose a direct threat to Russia’s national security. According to Belousov, the missile sy

The United States has approved the supply of AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) to Pakistan, marking a new phase in defence cooperation between the two countries. The US Department of War announced the inclusion of Pakistan as one of several international buyers under a recently modified arms contract with Raytheon, the American defence manufacturer responsible for producing the missile systems. According to the department’s notification, Raytheon received

The world is on edge as tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran reach a new peak following the largest Western military action against the Islamic Republic since the 1979 revolution. In a dramatic escalation, the US joined Israel in launching precision strikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, targeting three critical facilities — Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz. The most intense strike involved the deployment of 30,000-pound bunker-buster bombs on the mountainside above