President Donald Trump has renewed his attacks on German Chancellor Friedrich Merz as the rift between the United States and one of its closest European allies widens over Berlin’s criticism of the war on Iran. The US president suggested on Thursday that Merz should focus on German and European affairs rather than comment on the … Read moreTrump slams Germany’s Merz again as rift over Iran war widens
On March 11, the Thai cargo ship Mayuree Naree was struck by two projectiles while crossing the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important waterways located between Iran and Oman. A fire broke out in the engine room, and while 20 sailors were rescued, three remained trapped inside the stricken vessel. Their remains … Read moreTracking the shadow fleet: How Iran evaded the US naval blockade in Hormuz
European leaders are seeking to clarify a rarely used mutual defence clause in the European Union treaty as questions grow over Washington’s long-term commitment to NATO during a deepening rift with the United States. NATO, founded in 1949, is a military alliance of North American and European countries built on the principle that an attack … Read moreEurope’s little-known mutual defence clause: Is it a NATO substitute?
Getty Images Means failed to win enough support in the Senate to be confirmed President Donald Trump has pulled his controversial pick to be US surgeon general, Casey Means, after she failed to win over enough votes from the Senate to be confirmed to the role. On Thursday, Trump posted on his social media network, … Read moreTrump pulls surgeon general pick after nomination stalls
Jordan Pettitt – WPA Pool/Getty Images The US state visit takes place at a time of “very unusual” political tensions “It’s high risk, high stakes and high opportunity.” That’s how a royal source describes next week’s state visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the United States. There is genuine jeopardy in this … Read moreKing’s ‘high stakes’ visit with Trump will be toughest test yet of his reign
Getty Images Nato says there is no provision for member states to be suspended or expelled from the military alliance after a report said the US could seek to suspend Spain over its Iran war stance. Reuters quoted a US official who said an internal Pentagon email had suggested measures for the US to punish … Read moreNato says ‘no provision’ to expel members after report US could seek to suspend Spain
Reuters Jared Kushner (left) and Steve Witkoff (right) will be flying to Pakistan on Saturday morning Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and the US president’s son-in-law Jared Kushner are heading to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran on Saturday morning, the White House has said. “The Iranians want to talk,” White House press secretary … Read moreTrump’s envoys Witkoff and Kushner to fly to Pakistan for Iran talks
A UK government unit responsible for documenting Israel’s possible war crimes during its genocidal war in Gaza has been shut down amid funding cuts, the Guardian has reported. The London-based newspaper on Thursday reported that cuts within the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) have forced the international humanitarian law cell to close. The move … Read moreUK to end project tracking potential Israeli violations
Hungary’s Prime Minister-elect Peter Magyar has announced plans to overhaul state media and called for the country’s president to resign, as he moves to form a new government following his party’s landmark election victory. Magyar’s Tisza (Respect and Freedom) party won a landslide victory in Sunday’s election, ending right-wing Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s 16 years … Read moreHungary’s Magyar urges president to quit, vows to overhaul state media
Italy’s decision to suspend a defence agreement with Israel has more symbolic value than concrete consequences, but it is an unprecedented move by the Italian government and reflects deep unease over its longtime ally’s actions in the Middle East, analysts say. On Monday, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Italy would not renew a memorandum of … Read moreWhy has Italy’s Giorgia Meloni suspended a defence pact with Israel?