Europe
Lithuania ready to pay for a permanent US base; Trump: “We will certainly look at it”
Lithuanian Prime Minister Mindaugas Sinkevičius said on October 6 that Vilnius is ready to cover the cost of a permanent…
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Donald Trump
Europe
Trump on bombers withdrawn from RAF Fairford: “There were some threats”; he holds Iran responsible for the flydubai attack
Trump confirmed that US bombers left RAF Fairford because of threats and said he “personally” holds Iran responsible for the…
Politics & Diplomacy
Iran says Hormuz will stay closed until its seven conditions are met
Iran’s parliamentary speaker said on October 4 that seven conditions must be met before Hormuz reopens. Araghchi warned against renewed…
Politics & Diplomacy
Trump and Venezuela’s Rodríguez discuss elections, but no vote date emerges
Trump says he discussed elections with Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodríguez. Her UN pledge brought no date for a vote,…
Europe
Trump says RAF Fairford suspects sought “big damage” as UK investigates possible terror plot
Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford on September 27 as British counterterrorism police examined three vehicles. Trump claimed the…
Politics & Diplomacy
Trump and Xi outline trade concessions and Iran principles after state visit
Trump and Xi set out a $30 billion reciprocal trade framework, channels for investment and AI, and shared positions on…
Politics & Diplomacy
Trump administration moves to secure $400 million in Ukraine aid before deadline
Three sources say the Trump administration has obligated $307 million in Ukraine aid and aims to secure the remaining $93…
Politics & Diplomacy
Trump warns Xi against support for Iran, US ambassador says
US ambassador David Perdue says Trump warned Xi against support for Iran during their Washington talks and received assurances from…
Politics & Diplomacy
Trump rejects Iran’s seven-day Hormuz proposal as officials foresee renewed strikes
Trump confirms he rejected Iran’s seven-day Hormuz proposal. Officials cited in a separate report say he expects renewed US strikes…
Politics & Diplomacy
Trump says he would welcome a united Ireland
The US president voiced support for Irish unity while visiting Ireland, but announced no new American policy or diplomatic initiative.
Politics & Diplomacy
Trump urges Zelenskiy to halt strikes on Russian diesel infrastructure
The U.S. president said Ukrainian attacks on Russian diesel infrastructure were contributing to a global shortage as fuel prices remained…
News
Trump says Hormuz crisis will ‘work out just fine,’ claims Houthis contacted U.S.
Trump says the Strait of Hormuz crisis will work out, suggests Iran was probably behind the Saudi pipeline attack and…