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Trump warns China of steep tariffs over potential military support to Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that China could face heavy trade penalties if it provides military assistance to Iran amid the ongoing regional conflict. Speaking in a televised interview, Trump stated that Washington could impose tariffs of up to 50% on Chinese goods if Beijing were found to......

Iran ceasefire remains fragile as Trump pushes for progress, says JD Vance

The fragile ceasefire in Iran remains under close scrutiny as JD Vance warned that its future depends largely on the willingness of Iranian authorities to engage in serious negotiations. Speaking on Wednesday, JD Vance described the truce as “fragile” and stressed......

US Vice President JD Vance visits Hungary ahead of crucial parliamentary elections

U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Hungary on Tuesday in a high-profile visit just days before the country’s closely contested parliamentary elections. His trip is widely seen as a sign of support from Donald Trump for Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Upon arrival in Budapest,......

Saudi Arabia closes only road to Bahrain after Iranian missile strikes

Saudi Arabia shut the King Fahd Causeway early Tuesday, severing the sole land link between the kingdom and the island of Bahrain, after Iran launched ballistic missiles at the oil-rich Eastern Province. The closure came as a deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump, demanding Iran reopen the Strait......

BNY Mellon named financial agent for new Trump accounts program

The U.S. Treasury Department announced that the Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon) has been selected as a financial agent to support the rollout of the new Trump Accounts program. BNY Mellon will assist in developing the Trump Accounts application and manage the initial accounts, while Robinhood will......

Trump sets Tuesday deadline for Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a deadline for Iran to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, warning that failure to comply could result in attacks on Iranian infrastructure. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Trump said the deadline is set for Tuesday evening. Trump emphasized that......

Trump administration seeks to resume White House ballroom construction citing security concerns

The administration of Donald Trump has filed an emergency legal motion to resume construction work on a planned ballroom at the White House, arguing that a recent court order halting the project could create security risks. The request was submitted to the United States Court of Appeals for the District......

Europe accelerates offshore wind as U.S. pays companies to abandon projects

A series of energy policy decisions on both sides of the Atlantic has exposed a widening divide between the United States and Europe over how to achieve energy security, with Europe pushing aggressively to expand renewable capacity while the Trump administration moves to dismantle it. On March 26, the......

Saudi Arabia pushes back on Trump's war strategy as Gulf allies fear retaliation

Several Gulf states have privately conveyed serious concerns to the Trump administration over the president's threats to target Iranian desalination plants, warning that such strikes could trigger catastrophic retaliation against their own water infrastructure. The warnings reveal a deepening rift......