Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
- 3h ago
Israeli strikes kill 15 in Gaza over weekend, hours after Hamas accepts Trump's disarmament deal
Israeli airstrikes killed at least 15 Palestinians across Gaza over the weekend, hours after Hamas accepted a US-brokered disarmament plan that Israel has yet to endorse.
- 4h ago
Trump withdraws planned Iran strike after Saudi plea, demands rapid deal on Hormuz and nuclear program
The US president said he accepted a request from Iran and other Middle Eastern countries to suspend the attack, conditional on a swift agreement to fully open the Strait of Hormuz and end Iran's nuclear threat. Saudi Arabia and other regional powers had pressed for de-escalation.
- 6h ago
Trump suspends new attacks on Iran, citing agreed parameters for deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz and end nuclear threat
The US president said Iran and other Middle Eastern nations requested time to finalize an agreement that would immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz and eliminate Iran's nuclear threat.
- 7h ago
Iran's leadership fractures over war goals as ultra-hardliners push for victory and negotiators seek a deal with Washington
A widening campaign of proxy attacks across the Middle East masks a deepening rift inside Iran's ruling elite, where the Paydari hardliners demand total victory and President Pezeshkian's camp is pushing for a negotiated end to the six-month war with the United States.
- 8h ago
Trump suspends Iran strikes after Saudi pressure, demands quick deal on Strait of Hormuz and nuclear threat
After threatening massive strikes, Trump says US and Israel will hold off on bombing Iran's energy infrastructure, conditional on a swift agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end Tehran's nuclear threat.
- 9h ago
Trump hails Morocco's king as 'pillar of stability', reaffirms Western Sahara claim and calls Spain's Ceuta response a 'catastrophe'
While Washington hails Rabat as its oldest ally, the White House has sharply criticised Madrid over the entry of tens of thousands of migrants into Ceuta, exposing a widening rift in US policy towards the western Mediterranean.
- 10h ago
Iran accuses US of fueling war escalation and warns allies, as embassies tell Americans to leave
Iran's military accused Washington of driving the regional war toward a wider escalation and warned American allies they could be dragged into the conflict, as US embassies across the Middle East told citizens to consider leaving.
- 10h ago
Trump cancels Iran strikes after 'parameters' reached for deal to end war, open Strait of Hormuz
President Trump said Saturday he will order US forces to hold off on new strikes against Iran, claiming Tehran and other Middle Eastern countries asked him to refrain and that the parameters of a deal to end the five-month war have been agreed.
- 10h ago
US tells citizens to leave Middle East as Trump threatens new Iran strikes and Tehran readies retaliation
The United States has told its citizens across the Middle East to consider leaving immediately, as President Trump threatens new military strikes on Iran and Tehran warns of an "extensive" retaliation plan that could target American and Israeli energy infrastructure.
- 11h ago
Saudi crown prince urges Trump to refrain from new Iran strikes as regional powers push for de-escalation
Mohammed bin Salman sought clarity on U.S. plans in a Saturday call, while Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan and others pressed both sides to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- 11h ago
Israeli airstrikes kill at least two in Gaza after Trump announces Hamas disarmament deal
Israeli airstrikes on Saturday killed at least two people in Gaza, with Palestinian authorities later reporting seven dead, a day and a half after US President Donald Trump announced an agreement for Hamas's disarmament and Israeli withdrawal.
- 12h ago
US embassies urge Americans to consider leaving Middle East as Trump threatens 'very hard' strikes on Iran
Security alerts posted by US missions in nine capitals on Saturday warn of possible flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions, as Washington considers new massive bombings against Iran.
- 13h ago
New York Times reveals freelance journalist Matthew Cole subpoenaed over 2025 North Korea leak investigation
The New York Times disclosed that freelance journalist Matthew Cole has been fighting a subpoena since February, as the Trump administration demands his sources for a 2025 story on a failed Navy SEAL mission in North Korea.
- 14h ago
Morocco names 1,055-km highway after Donald Trump in Western Sahara, thanking him for 2020 sovereignty recognition
King Mohammed VI named the Tiznit-Dakhla highway after Donald Trump, calling it a tribute to the US president's 2020 recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed territory.
- 15h ago
Vincent Pastore, 'Sopranos' actor who played 'Big Pussy,' dies at 80
The actor, best known for his role as Salvatore 'Big Pussy' Bonpensiero on HBO's 'The Sopranos,' was found dead at his City Island home in the Bronx on Saturday. He was 80.
- 15h ago
Trump launches $100,000-a-month early access to his Truth Social posts, drawing insider trading accusations
The subscription service, Truth API, gives paying traders and financial media early access to the president's market-moving posts, drawing accusations of insider trading and a call for an SEC probe.
- 17h ago
US embassies urge Americans to leave Middle East after Trump threatens Iran
Security alerts issued on August 1 cover 10 countries, citing Iran's unpredictability and a drone attack on a US ship in Egypt.
- 18h ago
Three killed, 21 injured in bomb attack at Moscow restaurant; general may have been target
An improvised explosive device detonated at the entrance to the Balzi Rossi restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square, killing the carrier, a security guard, and a patron. Unconfirmed reports suggest the private event inside was a birthday celebration for a senior Russian military officer.
- 19h ago
Petro, in final Cuba visit, urges US to avoid invasion and open dialogue with Trump and Rubio
Outgoing Colombian President Gustavo Petro used his last official trip to Havana to call for international solidarity with Cuba and propose direct talks between Washington and Havana, as his successor prepares to sever diplomatic ties.
- 20h ago
King Felipe VI says state must 'ensure security' as EU calls crisis meeting over Ceuta arrivals
Over 50,000 people swam into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco within two days, leaving dozens dead. Spain's King expressed indignation and Ireland announced a Tuesday videoconference of EU interior ministers.
