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Rubio highlights ‘massive destruction’ in Iran: ‘Other than that, they’re doing well’
“Their leadership is fractured. They have hyperinflation, their currency is worthless, and they're having trouble making payroll,” he said.…
Here’s where U.S. troops are stationed in the Gulf.
The Shangri-La shockwave and the death of automatic assurance
When US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth took the podium at the recent Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, his words signaled a profound structural shift in…
Why Asia’s Not Buying What Hegseth’s Selling
A Shangri-La charm offensive collided with regional values.…
Hegseth strikes softer tone on China and stays quiet on Taiwan at Singapore summit
War Secretary Pete Hegseth previously joined President Donald Trump on an official state visit to Beijing this month.…
US weighing accelerated troop drawdown in Europe - report
Washington announced plans in May to pull 5,000 troops out of Germany, widely seen as the consequence of a rift over the Iran war between President Donald Trump and European powers…
Iran negotiates with one hand and fires missiles with the other
Iran launched a ballistic missile at a U.S. military base in Kuwait. Is the regime in Tehran really negotiating a deal in good faith?…
No, Iran and China Are Not ‘Winning’
Much of the American media operates under an assumption: The best way to confront adversaries such as China and Iran is to accommodate them.…
Hegseth tones down warnings about China in visit to region
Last year, Hegseth called China a "threat" to Taiwan and said an attack might be "imminent."…
What Hegseth’s comments at Shangri-La Dialogue say about US foreign policy
The US has addressed defence leaders in Singapore, outlining America's geopolitical goals.…
Several Americans hurt in missile attack on Kuwaiti air base as Iran ceasefire talks collapse
An Iranian Fateh-110 missile struck Ali Al Salem air base in Kuwait, injuring five Americans and destroying US drones, days after ceasefire talks collapsed.…
Americans injured in Iranian missile strike on Kuwaiti air base
The strikes comes as US President Donald Trump considers a deal to extend a tenuous ceasefire. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.…
US commander meets with Cuban military officials
The top U.S. commander in Latin America has met with Cuban military leaders in a “brief exchange on operational security matters” near the U.S. Navy base in Guantanamo Bay…
How double-dealing Oman threatens Trump’s Mideast peace
While posing as a friend to the US, Oman is acting like an enemy. But Trump doesn’t need to bomb the country — at least not yet.…
Trump's Oman outburst throws 'Switzerland of the Middle East' into the spotlight
The Trump administration has threatened sanctions and military action against Oman, a longtime ally and close security partner.…
Trump's refusal to return to war with Iran will 'cost him dearly', Saudi expert claims
Saudi analyst Mubarak Al-Etti said that the US's decline on the international stage has prevented Saudi Arabia and other Gulf States from taking Trump's demands to join the Abraham…
Shangri-La Dialogue opens as Asia seeks alternatives to US shield
As Asia’s premier defense forum opens in Singapore on May 29, the annual Shangri-La Dialogue is morphing from a venue of superpower posturing into a…
Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ US ally Oman amid talks over strait of Hormuz
US president calls on US ally to ‘behave … or else we’ll have to blow them up’ in casual aside during cabinet meeting Donald Trump has threatened to “blow up” Oman if it fails to “…
Trump announces immediate opening of Strait of Hormuz in Iran deal
Trump announced the immediate opening of the Strait of Hormuz as part of an Iran deal. Blockade lifted by May 31, 2026, at 22% YES.…
Trump administration disputes framework of possible Iran deal reported by Tehran state media
The U.S. has disputed reporting from Iranian state media about the terms of a possible framework for an agreement that would end the war.…
The U.S. has only strengthened the Iranian regime’s hand – which it’s been doing since 2003
When the U.S. invaded Iraq, it was a wake-up call for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. It’s been preparing for today’s war ever since…
Why Rubio’s Armenia trip is so important
Secretary of State Marco Rubio's trip to Armenia bolsters the pro-Western government against Russian election interference.…
Pakistan: America’s most complicated ally — and why Trump is betting on it again
Pakistan's army chief has become a key player in U.S.-Iran negotiations, reviving long-standing debates over whether Washington can trust Islamabad.…
Trump Is Treating Taiwan Like Collateral
The pause of a $14 billion arms package raises concerns about U.S. support for Taipei.…
US, Armenia pledge to move forward on corridor during Rubio visit
Trump's administration has been working on a road-and-rail corridor initiative, the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP), that would run through Armenia and c…
U.S. military says it conducted ‘self-defense strikes’ against targets in Iran
A spokesman for U.S. Central Command said that the U.S. military “continues to defend our forces while using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire.”…
Shock of Iran war unites Middle East rivals in pushing Trump towards peace
Region adapting to diminished US power after Washington fails to land knockout blow on Tehran or safeguard allies Middle East crisis – live updates The shock of the Iran war and it…
America no longer abiding by its own Taiwan Relations Act
America is arguably failing to comply with its own Taiwan Relations Act (TRA), enacted by Congress in 1979. Many know that the TRA established a…
Rubio says US will find ‘another way’ if Iran talks fail
US secretary of state says a 'pretty solid' deal is on the table in terms of opening up the Strait of Hormuz.…
Trump's deal making leaves Iran in the driver's seat and Israel more vulnerable
Israel goes from looking like the new regional hegemon to looking like it is under greater threat now than it has in years, while Iran now has room to rebuild its proxies.…
Help is indeed on the way for Iran's murderous regime, but not for its oppressed citizens - comment
Now, months after Trump's promises, those same Iranians are watching Trump move toward an agreement with the very regime he once appeared determined to isolate and weaken, and they…
Three key reasons why America cannot afford to lose Taiwan to Communist China
Taiwan's importance to America goes far beyond semiconductors, encompassing geography, diplomacy and the symbolism of democracy near China's coast.…
Marco Rubio says 'significant' progress made in talks with Iran – video
US secretary of state tells reporters peace talks with Iran have progressed but cautions that a deal not 'final' at this stage…
Trump’s strikes on Iran, Venezuela complicate US-Iran peace, nuclear deals
Trump's military strikes on Iran and Venezuela decrease confidence in a US-Iran peace deal. Nuclear deal by May 31 at 17.3% YES.…
Explainer-Despite Trump's pressure, Cuba may not turn out like Venezuela
WASHINGTON, May 23 - U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has been stepping up pressure on Communist-controlled Cuba, after using the military in January to remove Venezuel…
For Communist Cuba, the Clock Is Ticking
Donald Trump is a teetotaler, but his fondness for the original Cuba Libre is impossible to ignore. On Wednesday, he commemorated Cuba's Independence Day with a statement reinforci…
Pakistan's army chief arrives in Tehran as Rubio signals 'slight progress' in peace talks
US President Donald Trump has described the stop-start negotiations this week as teetering on the "borderline" between a deal and renewed attacks.…
Trump needs to shut down this key Iranian transit artery — ASAP
Iran’s corrupt economy is still bleeding as Washington has a narrow, perishable window to bring the regime to its knees.…
Marco Rubio: Trump ‘disappointment’ with Nato will be discussed at summit
Secretary of state suggests July meeting of alliance will be fraught as US demands help in strait of Hormuz Europe live – latest updates Donald Trump is disappointed that Nato alli…
Qatari negotiators in Tehran to help secure US-Iran deal to end war: source
A Qatari negotiating team arrived in Tehran on Friday in coordination with United States to try to help secure a deal to end the war with Iran and...…
‘This is his legacy’: Marco Rubio nears goal of toppling Cuba’s government
US secretary of state’s campaign of ‘maximum pressure’ is culmination of a personal pursuit spanning decades…
US arms sales to Taiwan on ‘pause’ due to Iran war, says acting navy chief
Hung Cao’s comments are latest blow to Taipei after Donald Trump recently cast doubt over US’s enduring support…
US raises threat of military action against Cuba
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Cuba poses a national security threat.…
US sanctions Lebanese lawmakers, security officials over Hezbollah influence
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Lebanese officials for allegedly maintaining Hezbollah's influence over state institutions…
Iran-Israel war LIVE: U.S. pins hopes on mediator Pakistan in push to end Iran war
Follow The Hindu LIVE for the latest updates on the Iran-Israel-U.S. conflict amid the escalating crisis in West Asia on May 22, 2026…
Donald Trump says sending 5,000 more troops to Poland, stirring confusion about U.S. presence in Europe
Trump's announcement of 5,000 additional troops to Poland creates confusion amid conflicting statements on U.S. military presence in Europe.…
US casts Cuba as China-linked security threat while still pushing for talks
Washington portrays Havana as a national security risk tied to Beijing and Moscow while insisting diplomacy remains possible.…
Trump snubs Xi in promise to have first direct talk with leader ‘running Taiwan’ in almost 50 years
Such talks promise to antagonize China, where Trump recently traveled to hold meetings on Taiwan and more with President Xi Jinping.…
Trump Has Finally Found a Small Enough Enemy
He's "happy" to "do something" about Cuba—an island lacking fuel, power, and food—starting with its 94-year-old ex-leader.…
Rubio says US focused on changing politics in Cuba as Havana accepts €86m in aid
Rubio, a Cuban-American and vociferous opponent of Havana's government, described the island 145 kilometres from the US shore as a "failed state" as it suffers a major economic cri…
Rubio warns Cuba after US indicts former leader
MIAMI — Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Cuba on Thursday that the United States was laser-focused on changing the communist system, after the...…
The great danger of allowing China to co-manage global order
“Has China defeated our country?” chirped right-wing activist Mike Cernovich when reposting a clip of President Donald Trump speaking to Fox News’s Sean Hannity on Friday. The Make…
US condemns Israel’s Ben-Gvir while sanctioning Gaza flotilla organisers
Mike Huckabee says Ben-Gvir 'betrayed dignity' in video taunting flotilla activists, day after US sanctioned organisers.…
Ahmadinejad Is Still Bad for Iranians — and Still Great for Israel
A bombshell report shows how Israel and the U.S. never really cared about freeing the Iranian people.…
Xi and Putin tout ‘new type’ of world order in Beijing
Less than a week after hosting Donald Trump, China’s leader Xi Jinping welcomed his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to Beijing. Unlike Trump’s visit,…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio offers Cubans 'new path' in special video address
Addressing the Cuban people directly in Spanish, Rubio accused the country's communist leadership of theft, corruption and oppression.…
Rubio heads to a NATO meeting as European angst over Trump reliability, US troops, Iran grows
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel this week to a NATO foreign ministers meeting in Sweden, where U.S. plans to reduce troop levels in Europe coupled with President Donald …
Did Trump really rescue Venezuela? – podcast
Tom Phillips on life in the country four months after the US abduction of the former president Nicolás Maduro “The last time I flew out of Venezuela was right at the start of Augus…
US plans to shrink forces available to NATO during crises, sources say
WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS, May 19 - The Trump administration is planning to tell NATO allies this week that it will shrink the pool of military capabilities that the U.S. would have avai…
With UAE strikes, Iran targets US credibility
Trump cannot continue to allow the Iranian regime to keep pummeling U.S. allies without riposte.…