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12:52 UK peace talks on Ukraine downgraded as Marco Rubio pulls out

Planned ministerial-level talks replaced by discussions at official level amid reports of change in Kremlin stance

04:59 Iraqchi trip to Beijing; Consolidation of the eastern axis on the eve of the third round of negotiations

Our Foreign Minister goes to Beijing after his regional and international consultations after meetings in Moscow. This trip is part of the multilateral diplomacy strategy of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

01:47 Trump says China tariffs will drop ‘substantially – but it won’t be zero’

US president says tariffs on imported goods will come down from 145% rate but insists ‘we’re doing fine with China’

20:02 Iraqchi telephone conversation with Grossi

Our Foreign Minister talked to the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

22/04 Marco Rubio announces sweeping reorganisation of US state department

Secretary of state says shakeup of department will close a number of overseas missions and reduce staff

22/04 Former Israeli ministry official; In charge of Iran's desk at the US National Security Council

TEHRAN- IRNA- A former Israeli Ministry of War official is now responsible for the Israeli and Iranian table at the US National Security Council.

22/04 Baqa'i: We appreciate the bravery and sacrifice of the IRGC

TEHRAN- IRNA- A spokesman for our Foreign Ministry on the occasion of the anniversary of the establishment of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps wrote: On the anniversary of the establishment of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, we are grateful for the sacrifice and sacrifice of the homeland defenders.

22/04 Voice and Broadcast must strive to create content charm

Speaking at a joint meeting with the head of the Voice of America Organization, parliamentary committees pointed to the need to create and enhance content attractiveness, live broadcasting of commissions and the need to provide an accurate image of the performance of MPs.

22/04 U.S. still Europe's most trusted ally despite tariff threat, Polish finance minister says

Poland's finance minister said it was crucial for the EU to find ways to increase trade with the U.S., with defense a possible area for increased cooperation.

22/04 Iraqchi: The threat and pressure against the proud Iranian nation closes the reconciliation path

The Foreign Minister said the use of threats and pressure against the proud Iranian nation has been inappropriate for many years and closing the path of reconciliation, not opening.

22/04 Iraqchi: Iran is ready to interact with the United States based on mutual respect and equal position

TEHRAN- IRNA- Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Arakchi published his speech after canceling his speech at the Carnegie Foundation, which was scheduled to take place yesterday (Monday, May 9).

22/04 Donald Trump faces mass revolt as US dollar plunges along with approval rating

New polls have shown that Donald Trump's approval ratings are sliding, with even Republicans fearing the US was losing credibility on the global stage.

22/04 India's Modi and U.S. Vice President Vance optimistic on New Delhi-Washington trade deal

Modi's office said the two leaders "welcomed the significant progress in the negotiations for a mutually beneficial India-U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement."

22/04 Iran has denied US and Israeli allegations of Iran's role in Syria

The ambassador and permanent representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran with the United Nations said: Iran has rejected the US and Zionist regime's allegations about Iran's role in Syria

22/04 Iraqchi: Iran does not intend to negotiate in public

In a tweet, the Secretary of State, while presenting a brief presentation of the text of his speech that was to be stated at the Carnegie International Conference on Nuclear Policy, stated: Iran has no intention of negotiating public.

21/04 Hossein Salimi: Most of the characteristics of Russian thought is the product of interaction between Russia and the West

TEHRAN- IRNA- The "Iranian Narrative and Analysis of the History of Russian Developments" was attended by Mehdi Sanai, the author of the book, Mohammad Javad Zarif, Associate Professor of the University of Tehran University Studies, Ebrahim Motaghi, Head of the Faculty of Law and Political Science of the University of Tehran, and Hossein Salimi, President of the Iranian Political Science Associati

21/04 Mehdi Sanai: Understanding Iranians towards Russia is more political, security and military

TEHRAN- IRNA- A review of "Iranian Narrative and Analysis of the History of Russian Developments" was attended by Mehdi Sana'i, the author of the book, Mohammad Javad Zarif, Associate Professor of the University of Tehran University Studies, Ebrahim Motaghi, Head of the Faculty of Law and Political Science of Tehran University, and Hossein Salimi, President of the Iranian Political Science Associa

21/04 Jamie Raskin sinks to new low by vowing vengeance on foreign leaders who work with Team Trump

Raskin dresses it up with his noise about “the descent into fascism in America,” but he’s the one destroying nonpartisan norms of our politics.

21/04 MPs and peers oppose Donald Trump address to parliament during UK visit

Concerns raised address would be inappropriate because of president’s comments about UK, Nato and Ukraine

21/04 Emboldened by Trump, the ‘liberal’ UK is giving free rein to its colonial impulses | Kenneth Mohammed

Faced with fading empires’ petulance, the global south must draw a red line under its relationship with them and forge new ties based on mutual respect

21/04 Vance arrives in India, to hold talks with Modi under U.S. tariffs shadow

U.S. Vice President JD Vance began a four-day visit to India and will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as New Delhi rushes to avoid steep tariffs.

21/04 CNBC Daily Open: Trump’s threat to intervene in Fed could cause upheaval

An administration that aims to please the populace might cut rates despite high inflation, leading to more economic difficulties.

21/04 CNBC Daily Open: Trump’s desire to intervene in Fed could cause chaos

An administration that aims to please the populace might cut rates despite high inflation, leading to further economic difficulties.

20/04 Zelenskyy dismisses Putin ceasefire as ‘PR’ and says Russian attacks continue

Ukraine reports drone and artillery strikes over Easter weekend, while Moscow also claims ceasefire breaches by Kyiv

20/04 Gharibabadi: Ghannation is one of our red lines

A spokesman for the National Security Commission said: "The deputy foreign minister said at a meeting with members of the commission that we do not negotiate Iran's right to enrich uranium and that uranium enrichment is one of our red lines."

20/04 Vance meets the Pope: "An honor". Then thank Meloni: "Italy great ally"

The US vice -president met the Pope Santa Marta. And Francesco gives eggs and rosaries. Thanks to Meloni: "A pleasure to meet her"

20/04 Moscow may gain key role in Iran nuclear deal as US talks progress

Russia touted as possible destination for Iran’s uranium stockpile and could also act as arbiter of deal breaches

19/04 The end of the second round of indirect Iran -US talks in Rome

The second round of Iran -US indirect talks was held in coordination with Oman's Foreign Minister, our Foreign Minister, and the US President's Special Representative on the Middle East.

19/04 Iraqchi: Technical talks begin on Wednesday

Referring to the continuation of the negotiations and entering the next phase of the talks, the Foreign Minister said: "Technical negotiations at the level of experts will begin in Oman on Wednesday."

19/04 Islami: The number of radios has crossed the border of the country

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization said that the number of radios today exceeded 2 with the production of 5 new radios, and about 5 other radios are in the research and clinical phases.

19/04 Iraqchi: Israel does not dare to attack

"Not only is Israel dares to attack, but I do not know the risk of such a dangerous adventure," the foreign minister said.

19/04 An Israeli bomb took a teen’s arm in Gaza. She’s healing with a family in Philadelphia

Tasneem Sharif Abbas, 16, flew with her sister to the US, where doctors awaited and volunteers cheered their arrival

19/04 The second round of indirect conversations is similar to the first round with Oman's mediation

A State Department spokesman said the talks are similar to the first round with Oman's mediation.

19/04 Disengaging from China on business would be ‘foolish’, Rachel Reeves says

Chancellor supports economic ties with Beijing as she prepares to fly to US next week for trade deal talks

19/04 Trump has found in El Salvador a model for the repressive state he wants to build – and he’s just getting started | Jordana Timerman

Nayib Bukele has shown how brutal control can be sustained not just through force, but by raising the cost of speaking out, says journalist Jordana Timerman

19/04 Iran, U.S. to hold talks in Rome in bid to reach nuclear deal

Iran and the United States will hold a new round of nuclear talks in Rome on Saturday to resolve their decades-long standoff over Tehran's atomic aims.

19/04 Iranian minister says nuclear deal possible if US does not make ‘unrealistic demands’

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araqchi and US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff will resume talks in Rome on Saturday

19/04 Key moments from Albo’s third week

Just two weeks out from the federal election, Anthony Albanese’s confidence appears to have remained unshaken as he faced down threats that could have derailed his campaign.

19/04 ‘Shocking to the sense of liberty Americans hold dear’: the impassioned US court order in the Ábrego García case

Judges issued a memorable call for the return of Kilmar Ábrego García and the separation of government powers. Here is the text

18/04 Trump team reveals its impatience as it threatens to walk away from Russia-Ukraine peace talks

Trump said he’d stop the war in 24 hours if elected, but his team appears daunted by negotiation with ‘a lot of detail attached to it’

18/04 Trump’s second state visit to UK to be disrupted by ‘even bigger’ protests

Stop Trump coalition to dust off blimp, hoping demonstrations will surpass those during US president’s 2019 visit

18/04 Reeves to make case for trade deal in first meeting with US treasury secretary

Chancellor will push for deal that protects British car, steel and pharmaceutical industries amid tariff uncertainty

18/04 U.S. proposes lighter sanctions on Russia as part of peace plan with Ukraine: Bloomberg

U.S. proposals for ending the war were shared in Paris on Thursday, according to Bloomberg.

18/04 Trump officials create uncertainty to evade court orders rather than comply

Recalcitrance appears to be product of Trump White House’s maximalist interpretation of executive powers

18/04 Canadian small businesses are taking Trump's tariffs personally

Canadian national pride has sparked resistance and inspired action from small businesses.

18/04 Scores killed in US strikes on Yemen fuel port of Ras Isa, Houthi media says

Al-Masirah TV reports at least 58 dead in attack Washington says was intended to cut off source of fuel to militants

18/04 ‘I don’t want to give money to this America’: tourists’ fears of US travel under Trump

With US visits down 11.6% in March compared with last year, people share their views and experiences on the US border

18/04 Cyprus Output caused the crisis! Why should the Turkish states betray Turkey?

Sinan Tavukcu, the author of the Institute of Strategic Thought, criticized the opening of the embassy in the Greek Cypriot Section despite Türkiye's objections to some members of the Turkish States Organization. Stating that this step is remarkable to be taken at a time when Türkiye's global influence increased, Tavukcu reacted to the circles that want to turn the situation into a tension between

18/04 Emphasis on the speed of implementation of agreements related to Iran -Russia trade issues

"We talked about the plans we have," the Russian Foreign Minister said, referring to the quick implementation of business agreements.

18/04 U.S. will abandon Ukraine peace push if no progress 'within a matter of days,' Rubio says

18/04 Iraqchi: Iran -Russia relations have never been so strong

"The relations between Iran and Russia may have never been so close and solid throughout its history," said our foreign minister, speaking to Lavrov.

18/04 US ready to abandon Ukraine peace deal if there is no progress, says Marco Rubio

Secretary of state threatens to pull plug ‘within days’, as Kyiv says it has signed mineral deal memorandum

18/04 Ukraine says it has signed the outline of a minerals deal with the U.S.

Ukraine said Thursday that it had signed the basis of a minerals deal with the U.S., although the details of the agreement are yet to be announced.

18/04 Iraqchi: We hear contradictory and contradictory messages from the US

"We hear contradictory and contradictory messages from the US," said our foreign minister. What is meant by and what the goals is, it relates to themselves.

18/04 US airstrikes on Houthi oil port in Yemen reportedly kill dozens

Death toll, if confirmed, would make strikes on Ras Isa port one of the deadliest in month-long US campaign

18/04 US unveils new port fees on Beijing-linked vessels to ‘reverse Chinese dominance’

Under new rules, per tonnage or per container fees will apply to each Chinese-linked ship’s US voyage

18/04 Trump is suggested: Read "The Art of War"

Trump is suggested: Read "The Art of War"

18/04 Giorgia Meloni whispers soothing words to Trump on ‘western nationalism’

The president and Italy’s prime minister spoke a common language – but for a discordant moment over Ukraine

17/04 The Guardian view on a UK-US trade deal: MPs must get a vote on any agreement with Trump | Editorial

Editorial: Abolishing tariffs would be welcome, but not at the price of reducing high regulatory standards or a reset with the European Union

17/04 Tariffs-spared Kremlin says a global war trade would still hurt Russia

The Kremlin says it's not immune from the economic aftershocks that could ensue in a potential global trade war.

17/04 Oman determines the place of negotiations; The consultation was constructive with Gross

Our Foreign Minister said last night after meeting with Grossi: "Oman hosts talks and the country is choosing the place of negotiations."

17/04 The presence of the Director General of the Agency at the Iranian Nuclear Industry Achievement Exhibition

The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency attended the latest achievements of the nuclear industry at the Iranian Atomic Energy Organization.

17/04 Panic as US could be forced to decide between 'WW3 or watching Taiwan go down'

Experts say Trump should be looking at a third option as the future of Taiwan is important for the US.

17/04 Iraqchi: We need a "general manager of peace"

"Since various destructive factors have gathered to divert current negotiations, we need a" Director of Peace "," Arakchi wrote about his meeting with Gross. 

17/04 Italy's 'Trump whisperer' Giorgia Meloni to meet U.S. president amid trade standoff with Europe

Meloni's visit to Washington makes her the first European leader to meet the president since he announced tariffs on European imports earlier this month.

17/04 Ex-UK defence minister ‘disgusted’ by Trump’s attitude to Putin and Russia

Grant Shapps also compares calling Sumy strike a ‘mistake’ to statements by IRA terror group when it killed civilians

17/04 ‘Who is going to face Mr Trump’: Canada leaders’ debate dominated by US crisis

Mark Carney’s Liberals have surged in the polls since Donald Trump’s attacks on Canada, scuppering Conservative calls for change after Trudeau era

16/04 Iraqchi: The agency has transparent positions against Iran

In a meeting with the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency, our foreign minister emphasized the transparent positions of the agency against Iran.

16/04 Israeli minister met David Lammy on ‘private’ visit to UK, Foreign Office says

Activist groups make request for arrest warrant to be issued for Gideon Sa’ar after unannounced trip to London

16/04 The Guardian view on UK-China relations: a dilemma made sharper by Brexit | Editorial

Editorial: The Eurosceptic model of a globalised Britain detached from its local continent has aged very badly in the era of Trump’s trade wars

16/04 The European Union braces for more U.S. tariffs despite talks

It's been an intense back-and-forth over the past few months, with Trump accusing the EU of being among the worst culprits in its trade treatment of the U.S.

16/04 Baqa'i: US air strikes against Yemen are illegal

A State Department spokesman described US air strikes against Yemen illegally and a clear violation of the fundamental principles and rules of international law.

16/04 Aref: Government economic programs focus on supporting disadvantaged groups

The first vice president said the government's economic programs focus on improving income distribution, support and effective care of the disadvantaged.

16/04 Iraqchi: The purpose of the trip to Russia is to convey the written message of leadership to Putin

The purpose of the trip to Russia is to convey the written message of the revolutionary leader to Putin, which will be met with him, the foreign minister said.

16/04 Tokyo has 'many cards' to play in U.S. tariff negotiations, says Japanese economic advisor

He pointed out that Japan has been the biggest foreign investor in the U.S. and the largest holder of U.S. Treasury bonds.

16/04 US removes sanctions from Antal Rogán, aide to Hungary’s Viktor Orbán

US secretary of state Marco Rubio also spoke with foreign minister about strengthening countries’ ties

16/04 Summoning Argentine Carrier in Tehran to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Argentina's official was summoned to the Foreign Ministry in protest of being charged with judicial authorities against Iran.

15/04 Trump 'looking into' legality of deporting U.S. citizens to foreign prisons, White House says

The Trump administration has already deported hundreds of alleged members of a Venezuelan gang from the U.S. to El Salvador, where they are in prison.

15/04 Why was I deported from Hong Kong? There should be no more ministerial visits until the UK gets an explanation | Wera Hobhouse

The government needs to be clear-eyed about the threats posed by China – not just accept them as the cost of doing business, says Wera Hobhouse MP

15/04 UK conference hopes to map ‘pathway to end suffering’ in Sudan

International meeting’s objectives modestly set at seeking unity of response to civil war and lifting of restrictions on aid

15/04 Trump is 'shredding' credibility with allies while China benefits, former national security advisor John Bolton says

"We're having a war with our friends and really crippling our ability to deal effectively with China," Bolton told CNBC.

15/04 The Thucydides Trap: Vital lessons from ancient Greece for China and the US … or a load of old claptrap?

Is a US-China war inevitable? Perhaps that isn’t the lesson leaders should be taking from the ‘History of the Peloponnesian War.’

15/04 Trump donors eye potential bonanza if US succeeds with Greenland land-grab

Ethical doubts over role of campaign backers and investors with financial ties to president worth hundreds of millions

15/04 'Good chance' of U.K.-U.S. trade deal, JD Vance says, as Trump 'really loves' Britain

"I think there's a good chance that, yes, we'll come to a great agreement that's in the best interest of both countries," Vance said.

15/04 Reinforcement

The third meeting of the National Coordinator of the United Nations Charter of the Charter of the United Nations began on Monday, April 19, with the presence of officials and deputies of the Foreign Ministry in Moscow.

15/04 Europe's race to rearm is pointless if its adversaries are waging war online | Johnny Ryan

Ireland holds the algorithm off-switch. Ursula von der Leyen must force Dublin to use it says civil liberties campaigner Johnny Ryan

15/04 Iran expected to resist US plan to move uranium stockpile to third country

Issue is seen as a key stumbling block in talks with US as Washington seeks to scale back Iran’s nuclear programme

15/04 China’s Xi Jinping is in Vietnam to figure out how to ‘screw’ the US, says Trump

US president issues scathing view of Chinese counterpart’s motivations amid escalating trade war with Beijing

14/04 The Trump administration trapped a wrongly deported man in a catch-22

The US says it can’t aid in his return as he’s in El Salvador; El Salvador says if it helped it’d be like ‘smuggling’ him back

14/04 Trump memo outlines plan to slash US state department budget in half

Cuts would mean dramatic decreases in funding for humanitarian aid, global health and international groups

14/04 Senior Labour figures call for review of Chinese investment in UK infrastructure

They warn that the government’s rapprochement with Beijing may risk national security in wake of British Steel crisis

14/04 Iran's proposal to form a UN Charter Violation Committee

In a speech at the National Coordination Group of the United Nations Charter, the Deputy Foreign Ministry's Legal Deputy, presented Iran's proposals to members of the group.

14/04 Summary of Tehran Times' dedicated report on Iran -US indirect negotiations

You read a summary of the proprietary report of the Tehran Times English -language newspaper on the text and the indirect negotiations of Iran and the US in Oman.

14/04 U.S. businesses sue to block Trump tariffs, say trade deficits are not an emergency

14/04 Najafi's emphasis on the independent and technical role of the Agency for Iran

The ambassador and permanent representative of Iran in international organizations played an independent, technical and impartial role of the Atomic Agency.

14/04 Republican supporters of Ukraine put pressure on Trump after missile strikes

Lawmakers use Kremlin’s deadly attacks as latest evidence to convince president he must increase pressure on Putin

14/04 Another UK government is doing contradictory things when it comes to China

Approach to expanding trade has been castigated for allowing Beijing to invest heavily in vital UK infrastructure

14/04 El Salvador President Nayib Bukele says he won't return Abrego Garcia to U.S.

14/04 Why Trump's nuclear talks with Iran could be far more successful than Biden's

"The Iranians are, I think, a little bit more desperate than they were in 2022, and they are faced with a very weak economy," one analyst told CNBC.

14/04 Baqa'i: The country should not depend on negotiations; The devices will continue to work.

A State Department spokesman said the country's management is not going to be dependent on negotiations. All devices have to do their job according to the current routine.

14/04 China's Xi says 'protectionism will lead nowhere' as he starts Southeast Asia outreach amid tariff worries

His comments, in an article for Vietnam's Nhan Dan newspaper, come he begins a series of state visits to the country, Malaysia and Cambodia from April 14 to 18.

14/04 It is difficult to imagine a post-American world. But imagine it we must | Nesrine Malik

The truth is, we were always dangerously overexposed to decisions made in Washington – consider this chaotic moment an opportunity, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

14/04 ‘Invasion’ barges, subsea cable cutters and surprise naval drills: how China is testing Donald Trump

China has been flexing its maritime muscle in the Indo-Pacific – moves that pose a challenge for the US president

14/04 Trump warns exemptions on smartphones, electronics will be short-lived, promises future tariffs

The US president has said no one is ‘getting off the hook’, as he promises to launch a national security investigation into the semiconductor sector

13/04 Price hike on Shein? How Trump tariffs could shift the US’s love of fast fashion

Trump ended the ‘de-minimis’ rule while launching a trade war with China – which will make retail giants such as Temu more expensive, experts say

13/04 After this, what more proof does Britain need that it cannot ‘cosy up’ to Trump? | William Keegan

With the US disengaging from its traditional relationship with Europe, we need to abandon our ‘red lines’ and rekindle ties with our neighbours

12/04 Donald Trump is now badly wounded. Europe can seize an advantage | Will Hutton

It’s time to fashion a new global trade order without the US

12/04 Voters want Keir Starmer to focus on rebuilding trade ties with EU, poll reveals

Open trade with Europe is more important to the UK than a deal with Donald Trump, most Britons believe

12/04 US ‘demands control’ from Ukraine of key pipeline carrying Russian gas

Senior Kyiv economist describes latest postion of Trump administration in talks as ‘colonial-type’ bullying

12/04 Iranian minister arrives for mediated talks with US on nuclear programme

Abbas Araghchi says ‘initial understanding’ could be reached in Oman and lead to ‘path of negotiations’

12/04 Trump’s tariff mess raises the danger of a US default | Lloyd Green

The US could breach the debt ceiling even sooner than predicted without action from Republicans

12/04 Panama opposition party accuses US of ‘camouflaged invasion’

Discontent with government handling of diplomatic crisis rises as Pete Hegseth says US troops moved to country

12/04 How China used Vietnam to evade higher U.S. tariffs

Vietnam, the 6th largest source of U.S. imports, is caught in the middle of an escalating trade war between the United States and China.

12/04 Iran and US to meet for nuclear talks but little obvious prospect of success

Tehran’s nuclear program at stake in Oman after Trump’s surprise announcement – can a breakthrough be reached?

12/04 The ‘new world order’ of the past 35 years is being demolished before our eyes. This is how we must proceed | Gordon Brown

We have seen the conflict and tragedy that can follow when an old era collapses. Countries that believe in multilateralism must come together now, says former UK prime minister Gordon Brown

11/04 Trump insists tariff war is ‘doing really well’ as recession fears mount

Wall Street experts warn of continued economic turbulence as countries scramble to make deals with US president

11/04 Trump ICC sanctions order challenged in US court by human rights advocates

Exclusive: Lawsuit says ‘unconstitutional’ order violates right to share information with court’s chief prosecutor

11/04 Trump was playing chicken with tariffs. Then he chickened out | Steven Greenhouse

In a second term of fiat, flubbing and flip–flopping, Trump pursued his desire to wield a club over everyone and everything

11/04 Here’s how much a ‘Made in the USA’ iPhone would cost

The White House says President Trump believes Apple can make a U.S. iPhone, but there are many reasons why analysts say that's likely not possible.

11/04 Baqaei: German human rights claims against Iran are messenging

A spokesman for the Foreign Ministry in response to the recent stance of the German Foreign Ministry in relation to the Islamic Republic of Iran said: "German human rights claims against Iran are messenger."

11/04 Could there be an upside to Trump’s unhinged attacks on Canada? | Chris Michael

The US president has inadvertently united the country against him – and now his tariffs may make Canada rethink its dependence on US trade, says Guardian US live news editor Chris Michael

11/04 Islam: Iran's nuclear sciences and techniques are an endogenous capacity

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization said: "Today's nuclear science and technology is an endogenous capacity and is sitting in the children of this border."

10/04 We negotiate but ...

Iran goes to the US side with an indirect negotiating table, with previous experiences indicating that the output of these negotiations is ultimately unlikely to benefit the Iranian people.

10/04 EU suspends retaliatory 25% tariffs on US goods after Trump U-turn

‘We want to give negotiations a chance,’ says Ursula von der Leyen in announcement of 90-day pause

10/04 Trump ignites ‘insider trading’ accusations after global tariffs U-turn

US president posted it was ‘a great time to buy’ on social media just hours before pausing tariff impositions

10/04 Pentagon chief says US could 'revive' Panama bases

Pete Hegseth suggests military could return to Central American country to ‘secure’ strategically important canal

10/04 US-China trade war intensifies as Beijing’s tariffs come into effect after Trump pause

China’s 84% tariffs against US products comes into force amid market relief at Donald Trump’s move to pause steep reciprocal tariffs around the world

10/04 Neutralizing the ICC with a European non-collaboration pledge - opinion

Trump could secure an enforceable pledge from European countries never to collaborate with the ICC or with any lawfare efforts targeting the US or the Jewish state.

09/04 All infrastructure of Iran's nuclear program is endogenous and completely indigenous

The head of the Atomic Energy Organization, in a special news interview, congratulated on April 20, emphasizing that the country's nuclear program infrastructure was endogenous.

09/04 Trump temporarily drops tariffs to 10% for most countries, hits China harder with 125%

Trump in a social media post also said that he "substantially lowered Reciprocal Tariff during this period, of 10%, also effective immediately. "

09/04 Canada's 25% auto tariffs are in effect. Here's how they differ from the U.S.

Canada's 25% auto tariffs took effect Wednesday, but the new levies differ in many ways from those implemented last week by President Donald Trump.

09/04 Israel deporting two Labour MPs? The British government is finally outraged | Owen Jones

Eighteen months of slaughter in Gaza has resulted in little more than tepid official letters. It’s taken diplomatic humiliation to cause real anger, says Guardian columnist Owen Jones

09/04 National Nuclear Technology Day; Narrative

April 20, not merely a date in the calendar; Rather a symbol of a path; The path that began with sacrifice and knowledge was challenged by sanctions and assassination, but never stopped.

09/04 China says it will continue to take 'resolute and forceful' countermeasures as U.S. tariffs kick in

China's foreign ministry reiterated Wednesday that it will take "resolute and forceful" measures to protect its own interests.

09/04 Britain cannot afford to gamble on America returning to its senses. We must urgently look elsewhere | Rafael Behr

Ministers are insisting that Trump’s regime can still be a friend. It’s a delusion and a lie, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr

09/04 ‘Half the place would be blown to bits’: the Irish villages under threat from Trump’s tariffs

Cork’s pharmaceutical industry, vital to the local economy, is at risk as US trade policies threaten small towns reliant on the sector

09/04 CNBC Daily Open: The humongous 104% tariff on China is live — even Musk seems perturbed

Despite growing consternation and concern expressed by economists and CEOs, Trump administration officials have been stubborn in defending its trade policies.

09/04 CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: No deal in sight to stop U.S.-China trade war

Analysts now talk not just of a war over trade, but one that could spread beyond technology to investment and other realms.

09/04 Donald Trump flags ‘major tariff on pharmaceuticals’ as US senator criticises ‘whack’ on Australia

US president says he will shortly announce the new tariff on pharmaceuticals but does not give any details

09/04 China fires back after Pete Hegseth calls country a threat to Panama canal

Chinese government asks: ‘Who represents the real threat?’ after US defense secretary vows to keep canal secure

08/04 Vietnam has been a big beneficiary of global trade — Trump's new tariffs threaten to derail that

Trump's aggressive tariffs are threatening to derail Vietnam's ambitious growth target as diplomatic overtures to Washington are unlikely to shift policy.

08/04 CNBC Daily Open: The Trump administration wants more than 0% tariffs

The Trump administration refused to return the favor when Vietnam and the European Union offered to remove tariffs on U.S. imports.

08/04 European and Asian defense stocks have rallied this year. A lack of trust in the U.S. could be driving those gains

Increased defense spending typically lifts all arms stocks, however European and Asian defense stocks have been outperforming their U.S. counterparts.

07/04 Trump says US ‘having direct talks’ with Iran over nuclear deal

President, sitting in Oval Office with Benjamin Netanyahu, warns Tehran of ‘great danger’ if talks are not successful

07/04 Trump threatens additional 50% tariffs on China over retaliatory levies

President poised to further impose taxes after Beijing announced a 34% tariff on US imports as global markets fall

07/04 Caribbean is friend of US, not an enemy, tariff-hit regional leaders tell Trump

Barbados PM and Caricom chair calls on Washington to engage in talks to ‘keep prices down for all of our people’

07/04 Netanyahu to discuss Gaza and tariffs with Trump at White House meeting

Meeting is first effort by a foreign leader to negotiate a deal after Trump announced sweeping tariffs on many countries

07/04 Labour: changes to EV rules will have ‘negligible’ impact on UK emissions

Transport secretary says overhaul in response to Trump tariffs supports car firms and climate goals

06/04 Iraqchi: America to dream like an agreement with Libya to repeat Iran

The Secretary of State said about the statements of the US Senator that the president would prefer to deal with Iran similar to Washington's deal with Libya in year 6, saying: "Unless they dream!"

06/04 Badenoch draws cross-party criticism for backing Israel’s expulsion of Labour MPs

Labour ‘gobsmacked’ by Tory leader ‘cheerleading’ Israel’s decision to deport Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed

06/04 Yemen Should not be the ummah of Islam in neglect

The Yemeni ambassador to Iran said: Yemen has provided a model of how to support the Palestinian and Gaza brothers that fulfill its religious and ethical responsibility in the field that other countries can do.

06/04 Netanyahu heads to Washington to talk tariffs and Gaza with Trump

Tariff discussions would make Netanyahu the first foreign leader to travel to Washington in an attempt to negotiate a better deal

06/04 ‘There is no ceasefire. Attacks are ongoing’: how Putin’s envoy played US over Ukraine

White House welcome for key member of Russian president’s inner circle raises fears over America’s commitment to peace

06/04 Iraqchi: direct negotiations with uncertain threats

The foreign minister said: "Directly negotiating with a party that constantly threatens to resort to force contrary to the Charter of the United Nations and conflicting positions by its various officials will be meaningless."

05/04 Trump’s Tariffs: How the Math Affects Over 100 Countries

Brunei’s tariffs could be much lower. Equatorial Guinea’s could be way higher. And Australia could have no tariffs at all. It all depends on choices hidden in the Trump formula.

04/04 I worked in Trump’s first administration. Here’s why his team is using Signal | Kevin Carroll

Using the platform was dangerous and wrong – but officials appeared to prioritize shielding themselves from litigation

04/04 Ukrainians who fled war fear deportation under Trump: ‘I am young, I want to live’

After taking office Trump barred those already in the US from renewing their two-year work permits and deportation protections

04/04 What Trump says he's trying to accomplish with tariffs

President Donald Trump contends tariffs will pay for tax cuts, lower foreign trade barriers, revive U.S. factories, curb fentanyl and reduce the national debt.

03/04 Trump’s chaos-inducing global tariffs, explained in charts

The US president’s announcement has caused market chaos and threatens a trade war and US recession

03/04 Canada to counter ‘unjustified’ US tariffs with 25% taxes on US cars, says Carney

Canadian prime minister says country will impose taxes on US vehicles not compliant with continental free trade deal

03/04 Millions of Afghans lose access to healthcare services as USAID cuts shut clinics

Fears of surge in malnutrition, measles, malaria and polio as 206 World Health Organization facilities forced to close

03/04 Trump has abandoned the idea of diplomacy in the Middle East | Jo-Ann Mort

The administration has proposed no realistic settlement, leaving a void for Netanyahu. This is foolishness gone wild

03/04 Trump tariffs could undermine Brexit deal in Northern Ireland

US president imposes two-tier rate on island of Ireland, raising concerns over impact on 1998 peace pact

03/04 European defense giants eye Starlink alternative within months

European defense giant Leonardo hopes to present a satellite alliance with Airbus and Thales within months, the company's CEO told CNBC.

03/04 UK escapes worst of Trump's tariff wrath with 10% levy but warns of 'threat' to global economy

The U.K. escaped relatively unscathed compared to many other nations, facing the lowest trade tariff that President Trump announced Wednesday.

03/04 Trump tariffs see stocks dive and investors scramble to bonds, gold and yen

Nasdaq futures tumbled 3.3% and in after-hours trade as $760bn was wiped from the market value of ‘Magnificent Seven’ technology leaders

03/04 War-torn and struggling countries among those facing steepest Trump reciprocal tariffs

Myanmar, which is reeling from a huge earthquake and civil war, faces 44% rate amid suspicions that the underlying target is China

03/04 Trump goes the "mutual duties". 20% rates against the EU: "Use robbed for decades"

The US President brought together collaborators and supporters for the announcement: 25% duties on the import of foreign cars and 34% for China

02/04 World leaders must defy the bully Trump | Letters

Letters: Readers respond to the US president’s intimidatory behaviour and his imposition of tariffs on imported goods

02/04 Trump’s tariffs: how might Europe respond to unleashing of trade war?

Bloc’s options include retaliating with tariffs on US goods and services and forming closer ties with other countries

02/04 Expressing sympathy with Myanmar's earthquakes in Iraqi phone call with Tan SEO

Following the earthquake in Myanmar, our Foreign Minister had a telephone conversation with the Deputy Prime Minister and Secretary of State in Myanmar.

02/04 Iraqchi criticism of the EU's lack of stance against Americans' rhetoric

In a conversation with his Dutch counterpart, our foreign minister criticized the EU's lack of stance against the provocative rhetoric of US officials.

02/04 UK prepared for all eventualities, says Starmer as new Trump tariffs loom

Challenged by Kemi Badenoch, PM says while no option has been ruled out, he will avoid ‘knee-jerk reactions’

02/04 Long -term agreements with African countries accelerate the dynamics of the economy

"Long -term agreements with African countries, especially Algeria and Sudan, are important things that can bring our economy the dynamics of our economy more quickly," said the regional affairs expert.

02/04 Locked in a trade balancing act with the U.S., the UK hopes it can escape some Trump tariffs

With its more balanced trading relationship with the U.S., the U.K. is hoping it might escape the full brunt of Trump's import duties.

02/04 Baqa'i condoled ISNA editor's death

A State Department spokesman issued a message of condolences to his family and media community on the death of Ms. Fatemeh Rabbi, editor -in -chief of the Iranian Students News Agency (ISNA).

01/04 Starmer offered big US tech firms tax cuts in return for lower Trump tariffs

Exclusive: UK willing to placate Trump with lower digital services tax rate also encompassing non-US companies

01/04 There is nothing called "military option", let alone "military solution"

The Secretary of State on the X -Social Network wrote: "It should be clear to everyone that there is nothing called" military option "at all, let alone a" military solution. "

01/04 Musk’s Doge to fire all local workers and US diplomats from USAID, sources say

Unofficial Trump adviser’s cost-cutting team to finalize shuttering the foreign aid agency on which millions depend

01/04 The Guardian view on Donald Trump’s tariffs: a spectacle of struggle and control | Editorial

Editorial: The US president wields tariffs not as a policy tool but as an instrument of pressure, rewarding loyalty and punishing defiance – even among allies

01/04 Investors hope April 2 could bring some tariff clarity and relief. That may not happen

Stocks have been in turmoil, as investors struggle to price in the breadth of President Donald Trump's policies that are shifting the lines of global trade.

01/04 IAEA Director General of the IAEA Director General with Foreign Minister

Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, today in a phone call with our Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Arakchi discussed the latest situation of Iran and the Agency.

01/04 Donald Trump signs off UK’s handover of Chagos Islands to Mauritius

No 10 says deal to cede UK’s last African colony is being finalised after months of doubt

01/04 Russia says it cannot accept US peace plan for Ukraine ‘in its current form’

Moscow’s refusal highlights the limited progress Donald Trump has made on his promise to end the war

01/04 Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’: why the US is on a war footing over tariffs and mass deportations

Donald Trump’s aggressive foreign policy is being cast as necessary for national security. This ensures he’ll encounter little pushback from Congress or the courts.

31/03 Meet the 'Dirty 15' countries that could be hit hardest by Trump's tariffs

Trump has pointed to America's trade deficits as he argues that virtually all trading partners are "taking advantage" of the U.S.

31/03 What is a ‘revisionist’ state, and what are they trying to revise?

Dissecting a loaded term in international affairs, and what it means for a country to disrupt the prevailing US-led order that is itself now changing.

31/03 Myanmar earthquake: US slow to act as other countries step in

Donald Trump accused of damaging US ability to respond to disasters through cuts to foreign aid programmes.

31/03 No 10 concedes UK will be hit by new Trump tariffs as trade deal talks drag on

Downing Street says it ‘reserves right’ to respond to protect national interest when US levies are announced this week

31/03 Trump says reciprocal tariffs will 'start with all countries,' rejects narrower launch

Some Trump administration officials have suggested that the reciprocal tariffs would be focused on a handful of countries with large U.S. trade imbalances.

31/03 Palestinians must have the final say in Gaza’s reconstruction | Ahmad Ibsais

Rebuilding is more than reconstruction: it is resistance. It is our refusal to be erased, our determination to remain and exist on our land

31/03 As Trump guts foreign aid, China and others lead Myanmar earthquake response

A U.S. team has yet to arrive in Myanmar after last week’s 7.7-magnitude earthquake, while China has already rescued six people and committed $14 million in humanitarian aid.

31/03 Battle over Greenland heats up with Denmark's PM set to visit just days after JD Vance

The battle over Greenland is set to intensify this week as Denmark's prime minister visits the Arctic island days after U.S. Vice President JD Vance.

31/03 Trump’s US doesn’t just think Europe is obsolete – it wants to see it dead | Nathalie Tocci

Whether it is by declaring a trade war or by bullying Greenland, visceral hatred is driving American policy, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci

31/03 The success of the country's youth in the early days of the year

A State Department spokesman said: "We take the proud success of our country's youth in the early days of the year, which is a sign of the young Iranian capability to be powerful in the world."

31/03 Pressure of allies to increase military spending, Taiwan-related priorities have been listed, US media exposes confidential Pentagon documents

Pressure of allies to increase military spending, Taiwan-related priorities have been listed, US media exposes confidential Pentagon documents

31/03 Greenland’s new PM rejects Trump’s latest threat: ‘We do not belong to anyone else’

Newly sworn in Jens-Frederik Nielsen says ‘Trump says that the United States is getting Greenland. Let me be clear: the United States won’t get that’

30/03 Survival Congratulations on Eid Saeed Fitr

A State Department spokesman congratulated Eid Saeed Fitr.

30/03 A strange narrative of his meeting with Russian ambassador

The Deputy Foreign Minister's Legal and International Deputy announced his meeting with the Russian ambassador, saying that the latest nuclear issue, sanctions lifting and the prospects of negotiations were discussed.

30/03 Iraqchi consultation with the UAE counterpart about Trump's recent letter to Iran

Sayed Abbas Arakchi in a telephone conversation with his UAE counterpart praised the UAE's move to convey the US message to Iran.

30/03 Donald Trump says he is ‘very angry’ with Vladimir Putin over Ukraine

US president tells NBC he did not like his Russian counterpart questioning Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s credibility

30/03 ‘A female Donald Trump’: how Gina Rinehart is pushing the Maga message in Australia

Australia’s richest person has close ties with the US president’s ‘Trumpettes’ and has even styled her company headquarters with Maga-inspired designs

30/03 Introduction to the EU: Ukraine expects a cluster to open external relations

The level of Ukraine's accession to foreign policy statements and decisions of the EU in 2024 was 95%, and according to the results of the first months of 2025 reached 100%, the Foreign Minister assured.

30/03 Iraqchi: Our prayers are for innocent men and women and innocent Palestinian children

In a message, the Foreign Minister congratulated Eid Saeed Fitr to the Iranian people and Muslim governments and natives and said: "Our prayers are for innocent men and women and innocent Palestinian children, Lebanese and Yemeni children."

30/03 The Secret History of the War in Ukraine

This is the untold story of America’s hidden role in Ukrainian military operations against Russia’s invading armies.

30/03 Trump announces plan to purchase icebreaker vessels from Finland

President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that the United States is looking to acquire icebreaker vessels, which are designed to break ice blocks and ensure safe passage through ice-covered waters, from Finland. In a Truth Social post, Trump said the vessels are “badly needed” to deliver “Peace and International Security for our Countries, and the […]

29/03 Britain has been paying a high price for Uncle Sam’s craziness. It’s time to turn to Europe | Simon Tisdall | Simon Tisdall

In his final column, the Observer’s foreign affairs commentator says America under Trump is not the first time it has caused trouble for allies

28/03 How Was J.D. and Usha Vance’s Greenland Trip? The Pictures Certainly Tell a Story.

Turns out that the people of Greenland are not pleased that Trump still keeps going on about acquiring their homeland.

28/03 Iran strongly condemned the new Zionist regime's military invasion of Lebanon

A spokesman for the State Department condemned today's Zionist attacks on residential areas in Beirut - at the same time as World Quds Day.

28/03 Trump is the orange hurricane upending everything. Starmer must warn Britain of the danger | Jonathan Freedland

The PM has not been open with his citizens for fear of backlash from Washington. This crisis demands he speak directly to the country, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

28/03 Hillary Clinton blasts Trump, officials over Signal text mess: 'Stupidity' and 'hypocrisy'

"Top Trump administration officials put our troops in jeopardy by sharing military plans on a commercial messaging app," Clinton wrote.

28/03 Hillary Clinton warns Trump ‘stupidity’ will leave US ‘feeble and friendless’

Former presidential candidate writes op-ed excoriating Signal leak and White House’s ‘dangerous’ actions

28/03 So many souvenirs for JD Vance to take home from Greenland: oil, gas, minerals – and that’s just the start | Marina Hyde

The widely reviled veep and his wife may not see much of the island they’d like to annex, but the US military base will be lovely at this time of year, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

28/03 Putin suggests Ukraine could have UN-led government to organise elections

US rejected suggestion and Kremlin later clarified the idea was just ‘one of the options’ and had not been raised with Trump

28/03 What is Signal, the messaging app at the heart of a US security leak?

A closer look at the app used by top officials to discuss a Yemen bombing mission despite it not being approved for such purposes

28/03 Russia's Putin says it would be a 'profound mistake' to dismiss Trump's push for Greenland

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned it would be foolish to dismiss U.S. President Donald Trump's push for control over Greenland.

28/03 CNBC Daily Open: Stocks in reverse amid auto tariffs

Shares of Asian automakers fell for a second straight day, as investors continue to weigh the new auto tariffs imposed by Trump.

28/03 Pete Hegseth, dogged by scandal at home, pledges US support for Manila against China

Defence secretary’s Philippines visit, aimed at bolstering ties in Asia-Pacific, comes amid rising tensions with Beijing and calls for his resignation

28/03 JD Vance to expect frosty reception in Greenland amid diplomatic row

Visit by US vice-president and wife met with hostility by leaders after Trump’s threats to acquire territory

27/03 Access to EU investment is reason enough to face down the Brexiters | Letter

Letter: Brian Unwin highlights just how much long-term financing has been lost through leaving the EU. But Fawzi Ibrahim says sovereignty is priceless

27/03 Donald Trump is moving fast and breaking things, but that may result in a better US | Simon Jenkins

The chance of the president succeeding in his radicalism is small, but amid the chaos are challenges to convention that were overdue, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

27/03 What we’ve learned from Trump team’s Signal chat | Letters

Letters: Readers react to the security breach by senior Trump administration figures

27/03 GM, Stellantis shares fall after Trump's auto tariff announcement

President Donald Trump said he would place 25% tariffs on "all cars that are not made in the United States."

27/03 I Knew the Signal Chat Leak Reminded Me of Something. Now I Know What.

The national security boys chat was lit last week.

27/03 Trump threatens 'far larger' tariffs if EU and Canada unite to do 'economic harm' to the U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose far larger tariffs on the European Union and Canada if they work together to combat trade tariffs.

27/03 Japan putting 'all options on table' in dealing with US auto tariffs, PM Ishiba says

27/03 Private data of Trump officials in Signal scandal accessible online: report

Der Spiegel reports that in some cases it found password details for Mike Waltz, Pete Hegseth and Tulsi Gabbard via hacked data dumps and commercial providers

26/03 Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Fidan and Rubio'nun, dual and regional topics in the meeting in a comprehensive way to discuss. View on euronews

26/03 Europe wants to pour billions of dollars into its own defense companies — but market watchers say it may not be able to shut American firms out

As Europe looks to hike defense spending, CNBC spoke to industry experts about how the money could be spent — and where it leaves U.S. firms.

26/03 U.S. blacklists over 50 Chinese companies in bid to curb Beijing's AI, chip capabilities

The export restrictions come at a time when tensions between Washington and Beijing have been rising with the Trump administration ratcheting up tariffs against China.

25/03 Ukraine ceasefire deal looks like a Russian wishlist tied with a US bow

A moratorium on attacks on ships in the Black Sea seems to be contingent on sanctions relief – a key Kremlin demand

25/03 Exploitable flaws: what US adversaries could learn from White House security failure

Hostile intelligence agencies are likely to pore over details revealed in chat group planning for Yemen strikes

25/03 White House security leak: who’s who in the Signal group chat

Defense secretary, US vice-president and senior Trump advisers wrote openly about the strikes on Yemen

25/03 Danish PM accuses US of ‘unacceptable pressure’ over planned Greenland visit

Mette Frederiksen says trip by members of the Trump administration ‘not what Greenland needs or wants’

25/03 Iraqchi: We haven't responded to Trump's letter yet

We have not yet responded to the US letter, and the answer to this letter is under preparation and will soon be submitted through appropriate.

25/03 Moscow blames Ukraine for deadlock over ceasefire deal talks

The Kremlin said that it would not disclose the content of ceasefire deal talks with the U.S. as Ukrainian diplomats met American officials Tuesday.

25/03 China invites U.S. business leaders to Beijing as it tries to decipher Trump’s trade plans

Reassurance was the theme at the China Development Forum, in a sign that Beijing seeks to offset trade pressures rather than retaliate forcefully.

25/03 Rachel Reeves is all about growth. So why won’t she admit that Brexit is its worst enemy? | Polly Toynbee

Our exit from the EU won’t be a focus of the spring statement, but it should be. Most now accept the need for closer ties, writes Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

25/03 Mark Carney laments Canada’s lost friendship with US in visit to 9/11 town

Canadian PM makes remarks on visit to Newfoundland town that sheltered US airline passengers after attacks

24/03 Read the lawsuit accusing the Trump administration of illegally targeting a second Columbia student for deportation.

The suit was filed by a legal permanent resident who has lived in the U.S. since she was 7 and who participated in pro-Palestinian demonstrations on campus.

24/03 US sanctions against Iran's oil industry have no legal validity

Speaking to the Iraqi Foreign Minister, Sayed Abbas Arakchi, referring to US illegal sanctions against the Iranian oil industry, stated that these sanctions were not legally valid.

24/03 Outrage after White House accidentally texts journalist war plans: ‘Huge screw-up’

Security leak triggers bipartisan anger after Atlantic reveals officials inadvertently broadcast classified military plans

24/03 Iraqchi: There will be no war at work

The Secretary of State said: "I'm sure there will be no war because we are fully prepared with strength and empowerment; This readiness is maximized in both the armed forces and in the government or our rescue forces.

24/03 Political and financial turmoil set to dominate Turkey, risking economic stabilization plans

"Once again, President Erdogan's political agenda has inflicted serious damage on Turkey's economic outlook," one analyst note read.

23/03 Starmer is warned against ‘appeasing’ Trump with tax cut for US tech firms

Labour MP and Lib Dem leader express concern social media companies could be let off hook just as benefits are cut

23/03 Trump’s expansionism threatens the rules-based order in place since second world war

UN charter says members ‘shall refrain from the threat or use of force’ against a country’s territory or independence

23/03 Pro-Trump senator meets Chinese Premier Li with U.S. executives

U.S. Republican Senator Steve Daines met Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Beijing with a group of seven American executives on Sunday.

23/03 Britain gave US vital support for deadly Yemen air strikes

The UK's provision of RAF Voyager mid-air fuel tankers allowed the US to deploy more fighter jets for air strikes on Yemen, and is further evidence that President Trump needs European support for non-Nato missions in the Middle East and Africa.

22/03 UK should step in to fund scheme tracing Ukrainian children, say Lib Dems

Ministers urged to act after US ended support to help locate an estimated 20,000 children taken to Russia

22/03 Mother of activist imprisoned in Egypt threatens to go back on hunger strike

Laila Soueif says she intends to resume protest next week unless progress made on release of Alaa Abd el-Fattah