Trump rejects ceasefire extension with Iran as Pakistan-mediated talks falter
US President Donald Trump said he opposes extending the ceasefire with Iran, arguing that Washington remains in a “strong negotiating position” and is capable of securing what he described as a “great deal,” as signs mount that planned talks in
US-Iran talks hang in balance as mistrust complicates Pakistan diplomacy
Diplomatic efforts to stabilise the ceasefire between the United States and Iran entered a delicate phase on Monday, as both sides sent mixed signals over the prospects of a new round of talks in Pakistan. Iranian officials stressed that deep-rooted
Oil and gas prices surge as Iran re-closes Strait of Hormuz
Oil and European natural gas prices surged after Tehran re-closed the Strait of Hormuz and fired on vessels following the US Navy’s seizure of an Iranian ship, halting all shipping traffic through the vital energy corridor. The turbulent weekend escalation
Iran warns ships near Hormuz as regional tensions escalate amid fragile ceasefire
Iran has escalated its warnings over maritime movement in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, cautioning vessels against approaching the strategic waterway as tensions persist with the United States and Israel and uncertainty deepens over a fragile ceasefire and
Two Indian-flagged tankers fired upon in Strait of Hormuz as Iran asserts control over waterway
Two Indian-flagged vessels carrying crude oil came under gunfire in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday as Iran declared it would control traffic through the vital waterway in retaliation for an ongoing US naval blockade. Following the attack, the Indian
Opinion | Would a War with Iran Constitute Grounds for Impeaching Trump? Navigating Constitutional Complexities and American Political Constraints
Amid escalating political debate in the United States in 2026, the issue of impeaching President Donald Trump has resurfaced with renewed vigor, fueled by a complex mix of circulating news, misleading videos, and opinion polls reflecting sharp divisions within American
Prospects for renewed Iran-US talks emerge amid rising fears of wider regional fallout
Prospects for a new round of talks between Iran and the United States are gaining traction, with Islamabad and Geneva under consideration as potential venues, even as international warnings intensify over the conflict’s broader regional and global economic impact. Iran’s
Trump threatens to destroy Iranian vessels as US naval blockade takes effect
US President Donald Trump said any small Iranian attack boats approaching a US-enforced naval blockade would be “eliminated immediately,” escalating tensions as Washington’s restrictions on Iranian ports came into force following failed talks in Islamabad. The US military said its
Pope Leo hits back at Trump criticism, condemns ‘neo-colonial’ powers as Africa tour begins
Pope Leo XIV declared on Monday that he is “not afraid of the Trump administration” and rebuked “neo-colonial” world powers, responding just hours after United States President Donald Trump launched a direct attack on the leader of the 1.4 billion-member
US Vice President Vance, Iranian Speaker Ghalibaf lead delegations to Islamabad peace talks
High-level delegations from the United States and Iran arrived in Islamabad on Saturday to begin talks aimed at ending the conflict between the two sides, following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire. The US delegation, led by Vice President J.D.