Former U.S. President Donald Trump said a decision on Iran would come “very quickly” following what both sides called positive and constructive nuclear talks in Oman on Saturday. The talks marked the first official meeting between Iran and the Trump administration and are set to continue this week, with a second round expected Saturday in Rome, according to Axios. Trump, who has threatened military action … Continue reading Trump says he expects to make a decision on Iran very quickly

Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa has won the country’s presidential election, according to preliminary results, though his rival Luisa González is demanding a recount. Noboa, a conservative, campaigned on fighting crime and reviving the economy amid rising drug-related violence and blackouts. With 90% of votes counted, electoral officials called his lead irreversible. González, a leftist lawyer, rejected the results, claiming fraud. Noboa, 37, has declared multiple … Continue reading Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa declared election winner as rival demands recount

South Korea’s ousted president Yoon Suk Yeol defended his brief martial law declaration in court, denying charges of leading an insurrection and insisting it was not a coup. The six-hour declaration in December triggered mass protests, political chaos, and ultimately his removal from office by the Constitutional Court. Prosecutors accused Yoon of trying to paralyze state institutions, while military witnesses testified they were ordered to … Continue reading South Korea begins criminal insurrection trial of ousted president Yoon

Chinese President Xi Jinping began a diplomatic tour of Southeast Asia by warning that “no one wins in a trade war,” positioning China as a stabilizing force amid rising U.S. tariffs under President Trump. In Vietnam, Xi met top leaders and signed deals on supply chains, railroads, and environmental cooperation, highlighting China-Vietnam ties despite tensions like South China Sea disputes. The visit aims to strengthen … Continue reading China’s Xi says there are no winners in a tariff war as he visits Southeast Asia

Hungary’s parliament has passed a constitutional amendment allowing the government to ban public LGBTQ+ events, a move critics call authoritarian and discriminatory. Proposed by Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s ruling party, the amendment redefines children’s rights as overriding freedom of assembly and codifies laws banning events like Budapest Pride. It also expands Hungary’s constitutional definition of gender to recognize only male and female, effectively erasing transgender … Continue reading Hungary passes constitutional amendment to ban all public events for gays

The Senate confirmed retired Lt. Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine as the new chair of the Joint Chiefs early Friday in a 60-25 vote, just weeks after President Trump fired Gen. C.Q. Brown. Caine, who retired last year, becomes the first chair without four-star rank, prompting the Senate to return him to active duty and promote him. His confirmation faced Democratic opposition over the firings of … Continue reading Senate confirms ‘Razin’ Caine to lead Joint Chiefs

Prince Harry made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Thursday, touring a rehabilitation clinic in Lviv that treats soldiers wounded in the war with Russia. Accompanied by the Invictus Games Foundation, which he founded, Harry met with patients and medical staff at the Superhumans Centre, which offers free prosthetics, surgery, and psychological care. He also met Ukraine’s veteran affairs minister, CBS News has reported. The … Continue reading Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine to meet war victims

Chinese leader Xi Jinping broke his silence on the escalating trade war with the U.S., saying China is “not afraid” and will stand firm against U.S. “bullying.” This follows Beijing’s latest move to raise tariffs on U.S. goods to 125%, in response to Trump increasing tariffs on China to 145%. Xi emphasized self-reliance and warned that trade wars have no winners. Despite refusing further tariff … Continue reading Xi says China ‘not afraid’ as Beijing raises tariffs on US goods to 125%

Turkey and Israel held technical talks in Azerbaijan to prevent conflict between their forces in Syria, focusing on creating a de-escalation mechanism. Tensions have risen since the fall of Syria’s President Assad, with both countries pursuing separate interests in the region. Israel is concerned about Turkey’s growing military presence and influence, while Turkey supports Syria’s new leadership and continues operations against ISIS. Despite strained ties … Continue reading Turkey and Israel hold talks to avoid accidental conflict in Syria