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Trump Signals Willingness to Talk to Iran While Pressing Hardline Demands and Deploying Naval Forces
President Trump said he has contacted Iran and plans further dialogue but issued two firm demands—no nuclear weapons and an end to lethal repression of protesters—while noting a substantial U.S. naval deployment in the region. The public mix of diplomacy and military threat raises the stakes for Tehran, risks regional escalation, and complicates the scope for quiet, multilateral negotiation.
Baghdad Erupts Over Washington's Ultimatum: Protesters Decry US Interference After Trump Threatens Aid Over Maliki
President Trump's public warning to cut aid if Nouri al-Maliki returns as Iraq's prime minister sparked two nights of protests outside Baghdad's Green Zone, where demonstrators denounced U.S. interference. The incident highlights enduring Iraqi sensitivity to foreign influence and complicates Baghdad's fragile political balance between internal factions and external patrons.
Pentagon Declares It Will Execute Any Trump Order on Iran as Tensions Spike
The Pentagon told President Trump it is prepared to execute any orders regarding Iran as U.S. forces gather in the Middle East. Washington is reportedly weighing strikes on Iranian leaders and nuclear sites, while Tehran has warned it is ready to respond to any aggression and called for an end to provocations if genuine talks are desired.
Trump Sues Treasury and IRS, Demands at Least $10 Billion Over Alleged Tax-Return Leak
Donald Trump has sued the U.S. Treasury and IRS in Miami federal court, seeking at least $10 billion for allegedly illegal disclosure of his tax returns from his first presidential term. The suit revives long-standing disputes over presidential tax transparency, raises questions about agency handling of confidential data, and carries significant political symbolism even if large damages are unlikely.
Trapped Between Capitals: How a U.S. 'Peace Commission' Could Corner Pakistan’s Army Chief
A Chinese commentary contends that a U.S.-backed “peace commission” on Gaza, promoted by Donald Trump, is being used to pressure Pakistan into supervising Hamas’s disarmament. The piece argues that General Asim Munir faces an untenable choice: follow U.S. demands and lose domestic legitimacy, or resist and risk critical U.S. aid and economic support, with serious implications for Pakistan’s stability.
Trump’s Ultimatum to Iran Intensifies Regional Fears of Military Strike
President Trump’s public ultimatum to Iran and the deployment of a U.S. carrier strike group have triggered alarm across the Middle East, with Turkey, Qatar and Egypt calling for de‑escalation. Tehran says it is prepared to negotiate but will respond decisively to any attack, while Gulf states refuse to allow their airspace to be used for strikes on Iran.
Gold Surge and a Weakened Dollar: Markets Riposte as Trump Pressures Powell
Gold jumped past $5,200 per ounce as the U.S. dollar tumbled to near four-year lows amid falling consumer confidence and heightened political pressure on the Federal Reserve. President Trump’s public attacks on Chair Jerome Powell and the disclosure of a federal inquiry into Powell’s conduct have compounded market concerns about the independence of U.S. monetary policy.
NATO’s Rutte Tells Europe: Without the U.S. You Can’t Defend Yourselves — and Good Luck Raising Arms
NATO secretary‑general Mark Rutte told European lawmakers that, absent U.S. support, Europe cannot defend itself and would need sharply higher defence spending and the loss of the American nuclear umbrella. His comments, made amid rows over Greenland and Trump’s Afghanistan remarks, have intensified debate over transatlantic ties and European strategic autonomy.
Trump Slaps 25% Tariffs on South Korea as Markets Rally and Microsoft Unveils New AI Chip
President Trump announced a unilateral increase in tariffs on South Korean cars, lumber and pharmaceuticals from 15% to 25%, citing Seoul’s failure to ratify a bilateral trade deal, while U.S. markets rose as investors focused on tech earnings and Microsoft’s unveiling of its Maia 200 AI chip. The tariff move risks straining a strategic alliance and creating supply‑chain uncertainty even as competition among cloud providers intensifies over in‑house AI hardware.
A $1 Billion Seat and an Uninvited Chair: U.S. 'Peace Committee' Deepens Rift with Israel over Gaza
The U.S. initiative to launch a Gaza 'peace committee' chaired by President Trump, featuring a controversial $1 billion offer for permanent seats and a roster including Turkey and Qatar, has triggered a rare public rebuke from Israel. Deep disagreements over who should oversee Gaza, the scope of demilitarization, and the legitimacy of parallel technocratic bodies leave reconstruction and long‑term peace prospects tenuous.
Trump’s Dismissal of Allies’ Role in Afghanistan Draws Sharp Rebukes from Britain, Australia and NATO
President Trump’s comments that NATO and other allies ‘‘hid behind’’ the U.S. in Afghanistan drew strong rebuttals from Australia, the UK and NATO leadership. Leaders emphasized the heavy costs borne by their forces and sought to reassure that alliances remain intact, even as the episode highlights risks to coalition cohesion and U.S. credibility.
Greenland Game: Trump’s ‘Framework’ Exposes a U.S. Push for Arctic Access and Resources
President Trump’s claim of a NATO‑backed ‘framework’ on Greenland, promising U.S. “full access” without payment, has provoked firm rejections from Denmark and Greenland. The alleged deal appears aimed at expanding U.S. military access — including stationing a missile‑defence system — and securing preferential rights to Greenland’s strategic minerals, but it runs headlong into legal sovereignty and alliance politics.