U.S. President Donald Trump said that another segment of the U.S. naval forces is currently moving toward Iran, expressing hope that Tehran will “make a deal.” Trump reiterated his threats against Iran, stating that a large “fleet” is heading toward the country and that the Iranian government should yield to U.S. demands. In his remarks,...
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he has raised tariffs on automobiles, lumber, pharmaceuticals, and all other reciprocal duties imposed on South Korea from 15 percent to 25 percent, citing delays in implementing a trade agreement between the United States and South Korea. South Korean officials said they are trying to understand the background behind...
The number of people who have lost their lives due to a severe snowstorm and extreme cold gripping much of the United States has risen to 30, while more than 554,000 people remain without electricity, officials said. The “historic” snowfall and extreme cold conditions continue to affect the U.S. In some regions, snow depth has...
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has called on U.S. President Donald Trump to apologize for remarks that downplayed NATO allies’ contributions in Afghanistan. Speaking to ARD television, Pistorius said Trump’s comments were “disrespectful to allied soldiers who lost their lives while fighting alongside U.S. forces,” and urged the U.S. president to issue an apology. “Apologizing...
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that Canada does not plan to sign a free trade agreement with China following former U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to impose 100% tariffs. After Trump warned that the U.S. would apply a 100% tariff if Canada pursued a free trade agreement with China, Carney said that Ottawa has...
The US will increase materiel deliveries and intelligence sharing with Nigeria, a military official said Monday, as part of a wider bid to pursue IS group-linked militants on the continent. The Pentagon is also maintaining lines of communication with militaries in the West African countries of Burkina Faso, Niger and Mali, the official said. The...
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) commander, Adm. Brad Cooper, on Saturday arrived in Israel amid threats of escalation with Iran and the buildup of US forces in the region, Israeli Army Radio Galei Tzahal reported, citing a US military source. It will be a brief visit, with meetings with Israeli top security leadership scheduled...
Talks involving delegations from Russia, the United States, and Ukraine have resumed in Abu Dhabi. According to Reuters, citing its own sources, the talks involving Russian, American, and Ukrainian officials in Abu Dhabi resumed today after being suspended last night. The report stated that “talks between Ukraine and Russia have resumed in Abu Dhabi.” The...
The Pentagon foresees a “more limited” role in deterring North Korea, with South Korea taking primary responsibility for the task, according to a policy document released on Friday, a move that could lead to a reduction of U.S. forces on the Korean Peninsula. South Korea hosts about 28,500 U.S. troops in combined defense against North...
U.S. President Donald Trump said that Vice President JD Vance will visit Armenia and Azerbaijan in February. President Trump announced that U.S. Vice President JD Vance is planning to visit Armenia and Azerbaijan next month. In a post shared on Truth Social, Trump said the following: “I would like to thank Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev...