Trump says he’s ‘not satisfied’ with Iran’s proposal to end the war

WASHINGTON, May 1 – U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he remains unconvinced by Iran’s latest proposal aimed at ending months of confrontation between Washington and Tehran, signaling that major disagreements still stand in the way of a broader settlement. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump acknowledged that Iranian officials appear eager … Read more

Iran’s supreme leader vows to protect nuclear and missile capabilities

DUBAI, April 30 – Iran’s newly appointed supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has issued a defiant warning that the country will firmly safeguard its nuclear and missile capabilities, signaling a hardening stance at a time of escalating regional and global tensions. His remarks, delivered through a statement broadcast on Iranian state television, come as the … Read more

Genome study reveals what happened after the Roman Empire fell

April 29 – The collapse of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD remains one of the most significant turning points in European history. For centuries, historians have debated whether Rome’s decline triggered violent invasions, mass displacement, or a gradual transformation of society across the continent. Now, a major genetic study examining people who lived … Read more

King Charles III highlights US-UK bond during busy day of diplomacy with Trump and Congress

WASHINGTON, April 28 – King Charles III used a landmark address before the United States Congress to reaffirm the enduring partnership between the United Kingdom and the United States, blending historical reflection with subtle but pointed messages about global cooperation. Marking 250 years since American independence, the British monarch framed the once-divided nations as architects … Read more

Iran offers to reopen Strait of Hormuz if US lifts its blockade and the war ends, officials say

TEHRAN, April 27 – Iran has indicated it may be prepared to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, but only if the US removes its economic blockade and the ongoing conflict comes to a definitive end. According to regional officials familiar with behind-the-scenes diplomacy, the proposal outlines a phased approach, where immediate tensions would … Read more

King Charles III heads to Washington on a delicate mission to restore the UK-US relationship

WASHINGTON, April 27 – King Charles III arrives in Washington at a moment layered with symbolism, history, and political tension. More than two centuries after America broke away from British rule under King George III, his descendant now steps onto U.S. soil carrying a very different responsibility, one rooted not in authority, but in diplomacy. This … Read more

Iran’s foreign minister returns to Pakistan but Trump says the sides can talk by phone

ISLAMABAD/WASHINGTON, April 26 – Iran’s foreign minister made an unexpected return to Islamabad on Sunday amid renewed diplomatic movement involving Pakistan, Iran, and the United States, as regional actors attempted to stabilize a fragile ceasefire framework. The visit comes at a sensitive moment, with Washington and Tehran exploring ways to reduce tensions, while U.S. President … Read more

Shots fired as gunman charges at White House Correspondents’ Dinner; Trump unharmed

WASHINGTON, April 25 – A night intended to celebrate journalism and the principles of free expression turned into a scene of panic and confusion in Washington on Saturday, after an armed individual forced his way toward the ballroom hosting the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner. The high-profile event, attended by President Donald Trump and numerous senior … Read more

Iran’s foreign minister leaves Pakistan without meeting US envoys amid fragile ceasefire efforts

ISLAMABAD, April 25 – Iran’s top diplomat concluded a brief but closely watched visit to Pakistan on Saturday without holding any direct or indirect engagement with U.S. representatives, raising fresh uncertainty over already delicate diplomatic efforts tied to a temporary ceasefire in the region. The visit had been viewed as a potential step toward restarting … Read more

Trump to send envoys Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for talks with Iran foreign minister Araghchi

ISLAMABAD, April 24 – As tensions continue to ripple across the Middle East, the United States is making another calculated diplomatic move. President Trump has directed senior envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to travel to Pakistan for indirect discussions with Iran’s foreign minister, in what appears to be a renewed attempt to ease hostilities … Read more