Iran declares Swiss talks breakthrough on frozen assets as focus turns to nuclear file
Iran announced on Tuesday that it had reached an agreement with the United States to secure the release of $12bn in frozen Iranian assets during the first round of negotiations held in Switzerland, where both sides reported progress toward a
Iran rehabilitates missile sites within hours of strikes, US intelligence says
US intelligence reports indicate that Iran is rehabilitating missile bunkers and silos within hours of being targeted by American and Israeli strikes, according to the New York Times, casting doubt on military assessments regarding the destruction of Tehran’s missile capabilities.
France, allies coordinate response to the United States threats to seize Greenland
France is working with its partners to develop a response plan should the United States carry out its threat to seize the Danish territory of Greenland, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Wednesday. Barrot stated that the matter would
The $901 Billion Anchor: How a Silent Signature Locked America into Europe
Behind closed doors and away from the usual fanfare of the television cameras, President Donald Trump has formalised a military strategy that may fundamentally clash with his own “America First” instincts. By signing the $901bn National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA)
UN rejects Israeli claim of ‘new Gaza border’ as humanitarian crisis worsens
The United Nations has rejected remarks by Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir claiming that the “yellow line in Gaza represents the new border,” emphasizing that the organization does not recognize any change to the territory’s internationally accepted boundaries. “We
Trump announces US boycott of G20 summit in South Africa over ‘human rights abuses’
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that no US government official will attend the Group of 20 (G20) summit in South Africa later this month, citing what he described as “human rights abuses” occurring in the country. “It is