After cancelling planned strikes on Iran, Trump has said an agreement to end the war will be finalised soon. US President Donald Trump has said a deal to end the Iran war is imminent, with a memorandum of understanding to possibly be signed this weekend in Europe. But Tehran has downplayed Trump’s announcement. It says … Read more
NewsFeed Tulsi Gabbard has resigned as US Director of National Intelligence, citing her husband’s cancer diagnosis. Her departure comes after months of tensions inside President Trump’s administration over foreign policy and intelligence matters, including over the decision to strike Iran. Published On 23 May 202623 May 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes … Read more
NewsFeed There was applause as US federal prosecutors announced the indictment of former Cuban President Raul Castro over the 1996 downing of two civilian planes operated by a Miami-based exile group. The move escalates tensions between Washington and Havana amid Trump’s intensified pressure on the island. Published On 20 May 202620 May 2026 Click here … Read more
Donald Trump does not commit to arms sale during China visit. A year ago, United States-China relations reached one of their lowest points when Donald Trump announced his “Liberation Day” tariffs. The US president made some concessions when he met his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, a few months later. And the White House yielded more … Read more
NewsFeed US President Donald Trump was struck by the size of the roses during a tour of Zhongnanhai gardens in Beijing, so President Xi Jinping offered to send him some. Xi praised the new ‘constructive and strategic’ relationship with the US, before Trump concluded his China trip. Published On 15 May 202615 May … Read more
Redi Tlhabi speaks to Professor Robert Pape on the rise of political violence in the US. After the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, has the US entered a new age of political violence? The third alleged attempted assassination of US President Donald Trump in recent years follows a series of politically motivated … Read more
Another assassination attempt on Donald Trump reveals mistrust in the media and conspiracy theories fill the gap. An assassination attempt at the White House correspondents’ dinner underscored the spectacle, chaos and violence that have defined Donald Trump’s second presidency. As journalists rushed to report what had happened, a parallel narrative of conspiracy was already taking … Read more
NewsFeed US Vice President JD Vance says Donald Trump sought a deal “in good faith,” but insists any lasting end to the Middle East conflict depends on Iran’s willingness to negotiate. He warned Washington is prepared to use its military and especially “economic leverage” if Tehran “lies or cheats”. Published On 8 Apr 20268 Apr … Read more
US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke by phone on Sunday to discuss the situation in the Middle East, according to the Prime Minister’s office. The leaders agreed that reopening the Strait of Hormuz was essential to stabilize the global energy market and agreed to speak soon. This comes days after … Read more
Diplomacy continues despite the significant United States military build-up. More talks are planned for Thursday between Iran and the United States, which is mobilising its largest military force since the invasion of Iraq more than two decades ago. Amid mixed messages from US President Donald Trump, Tehran says it wants talks, but is ready for … Read more