Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed 15-point proposal aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza, despite the plan receiving support from Hamas and strong backing from US President Donald Trump. Speaking during a cabinet meeting on Sunday, Netanyahu made it clear that Israel would not accept any arrangement that requires its military…
United States President Donald Trump has announced that an agreement has been reached on the Strait of Hormuz, adding that formal talks with Iran are scheduled to begin on Monday evening as part of efforts to ease tensions in the Middle East. Trump said the discussions would pave the way for a broader agreement on Iran’s nuclear programme, signalling a potential…
FIFA will introduce a new tradition at the 2026 FIFA World Cup by presenting World Cup winners’ rings to the champions of Sunday’s final between Argentina and Spain at MetLife Stadium. The rings, inspired by the long-standing tradition in American sports, will be awarded alongside the World Cup trophy in a ceremony expected to be attended by United States President Donald Trump, who has confirmed…
United States President Donald Trump has welcomed FIFA’s decision to suspend the one-match ban imposed on United States striker Folarin Balogun, making him eligible for the Americans’ FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash against Belgium. Balogun had been ruled out of Monday’s fixture after receiving a straight red card during the USA’s 2-0 victory over Bosnia in the Round…
U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled a limited-edition American passport featuring his portrait as part of activities marking the United States’ 250th anniversary of independence. Sharing a rendering of the commemorative passport on his Truth Social platform on Friday, Trump wrote, “The U.S.A.’s New Passport, which says, ‘Welcome, but be good!’” The design features a portrait…
United States President Donald Trump has announced the cancellation of planned military strikes against Iran, citing significant progress in high-level diplomatic discussions with Tehran and signaling that a formal agreement could be reached soon. In a statement shared on his Truth Social platform on Thursday, Trump said the decision followed discussions that had been elevated…
US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s latest peace proposal, describing the terms as “totally unacceptable,” amid growing tensions over the Middle East conflict. Iran, while responding to Washington’s proposal through mediators, warned that it would retaliate against any renewed US strikes and oppose foreign military presence in the Strait of Hormuz. Israeli Prime Minister…
Ghana has pulled out of talks on a multi-year US aid deal after Washington allegedly demanded access to citizens’ personal data, a source close to the west African nation’s government has told AFP. According to a source close to Ghana’s government, negotiations collapsed after Accra rejected the request. The source said the US team then…
US President Donald Trump on Saturday warned of further military escalation against Iran, while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian insisted the country would never surrender despite ongoing US and Israeli airstrikes. The latest attacks reportedly set parts of Mehrabad International Airport in Tehran on fire, as Israeli forces carried out some of their largest raids since the aerial bombardment campaign began last week. Israeli authorities…
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday dismissed Kristi Noem as head of the United States Department of Homeland Security, the agency responsible for enforcing his administration’s strict immigration policies. In a post on the social media platform Truth Social, Trump announced that Markwayne Mullin, a Republican senator from Oklahoma, will take over leadership of the department beginning March 31, pending confirmation by…
