Politics
Trump Says U.S. May Need to Strike Iran's Pickaxe Mountain
President Donald Trump warned that the U.S. may need to strike Iran’s fortified Pickaxe Mountain nuclear facility. The warning comes amid stalled peace negotiations, raising fears of further military escalation, higher oil prices and renewed pressure on global stock markets.
Trump Slams Ukraine's Oil Attacks, Blames Zelensky for Higher Prices
President Donald Trump criticized Ukraine for attacking Russian oil refineries, calling the strikes a "disgrace" and blaming President Volodymyr Zelensky for pushing global oil prices higher.
Musk Says Trump Controls Starshield Restrictions After Ukraine Blames SpaceX
Elon Musk says the U.S. government, not SpaceX, controls restrictions on Ukraine's military Starshield system after Ukrainian officials blamed the company for disrupting drone operations.
Trump Announces ‘Massive’ Oil and Mineral Exploration in Greenland
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that large-scale oil, natural gas, and mineral exploration is being prepared in Greenland, potentially opening a new frontier for U.S. energy and resource development.
Two More Ships Hit in Strait of Hormuz After 12 Attacks in a Week, UKMTO Says
Two more commercial vessels were reportedly struck in the Strait of Hormuz, extending a wave of attacks that has already hit at least 12 ships in one week.
BREAKING: Ukraine Says It Knows Nothing of Trump’s Ceasefire Deal
President Donald Trump’s announcement of an immediate Russia\-Ukraine energy ceasefire is facing questions after a senior Ukrainian official said Kyiv had no information about the supposed agreement\. A separate social media report attributed to Axios quoted President Volodymyr Zelensky as saying the announcement was “news to me\.”
Breaking: Trump Claims Russia-Ukraine Energy Truce
President Donald Trump previously announced that Russia and Ukraine had agreed to stop attacking each other's energy infrastructure. However, neither country confirmed a binding agreement, and strikes have continued. Ukraine renewed its offer on Sunday to halt refinery attacks if Russia reciprocates.
Trump Strikes Diesel Deal With Putin
Trump announces a Russian diesel supply agreement, but analysts warn the initial shipment amounts to just 15 hours of U.S. fuel demand.
Trump Backs Off Iran Strikes Before Midterms
President Donald Trump reversed course on the prospect of near-term military strikes against Iran, ruling out new attacks before the November 3 midterm elections despite recent reports that the Pentagon was preparing for major combat operations.
Trump: Iran Deal Is “Not Really Something I Want”
President Donald Trump said a deal with Iran is “not really something” he wants to pursue, even as U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff continues negotiations and the Pentagon prepares options for a possible resumption of large-scale strikes.
Trump says Putin call is scheduled “very soon” amid Russia plague concerns
President Donald Trump says he has a call scheduled with Russian President Vladimir Putin “very soon” as Washington seeks more information about a suspected pneumonic-plague case linked to a Siberian research institute.
Middle East Oil Exports Are Back
Middle East crude exports have recovered to roughly prewar levels as Gulf producers reroute shipments around disrupted waterways, potentially easing one of the biggest inflation risks facing markets.