White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announces maternity leave ahead of her second child, with no replacement confirmed as officials consider interim briefing plans.
Washington invites Vladimir Putin to Miami G20 summit as Trump expresses doubt over attendance amid ongoing Ukraine war tensions.
US extends Israel-Lebanon ceasefire while diplomatic efforts with Iran stall and tensions escalate around the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington seeks information on KSS leader al-Saraji, offering reward and relocation amid rising tensions in Iraq and the Middle East.
For Tehran, this should sharpen, not dull, its sense of caution. A leader who frames outcomes in absolute, almost existential terms is not one to corner...
Saudi Arabia replace Herve Renard with Georgios Donis as they prepare for the 2026 World Cup.
Trump rules out nuclear strike on Iran, saying such weapons should never be used by anyone during White House remarks.
Trump announces a three-week extension of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire during meetings with diplomatic envoys from both sides.
Marco Rubio denies claims that the US plans to block Iran’s participation in the World Cup, saying players are not the issue.
Italian officials dismiss calls for Italy to replace Iran at the World Cup, stressing fair qualification rules and sporting merit.