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Trump to make a decision on Iran within two weeks

Trump to make a decision on Iran within two weeks

“Iran has all that it needs to achieve a nuclear weapon,” said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. “All they need is a decision from the supreme leader to do that.”

June 19, 2025 8:38 pm CET
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Mark Rutte DOGEs NATO with dozens of job cuts

Transatlantic military chief slashes roles and eliminates divisions as U.S. President Donald Trump’s reluctant commitment overshadows the alliance. 

June 19, 2025 4:17 am CET

MAGA allies deride attacking Iran — but won’t criticize Trump directly

“The Israelis have to finish what they started. They started this,” says Steve Bannon.

June 19, 2025 1:02 am CET

Macron launches European ‘initiative’ to resolve Iran-Israel crisis

Details of France’s proposal remain sketchy.

June 18, 2025 11:26 pm CET

There was no breakthrough on trade at the G7. Trump’s OK with that.

The lack of movement has left foreign leaders and domestic businesses on edge with a little less than three weeks until Trump’s July 8 deadline for striking trade accords.

June 18, 2025 10:45 pm CET

Trump on strike of Iranian nuclear site: ‘I may do it. I may not do it.’

The president said he recently spoke with Iranian leaders who floated a visit to the White House amid ongoing conflict.

June 18, 2025 7:02 pm CET

US announces evacuations out of Israel for American citizens

The U.S. had been holding off on organizing any flights out of Israel for American citizens as Israel and Iran trade blows.

June 18, 2025 6:12 pm CET

Trump envoy set to meet Lukashenko in Belarus

The trip by Keith Kellogg would be the highest-level U.S. visit to the country in years.

June 18, 2025 5:10 pm CET

Ted Cruz vs. Tucker Carlson: Conservatives clash over Iran policy

The viral interview comes as the U.S. stands on the precipice of direct engagement in another major conflagration in the Middle East.

June 18, 2025 4:37 pm CET

‘Neuron flashes’ drive Trump’s policy on Iran, says John Bolton

The former national security adviser also warns there is “a great risk” that Trump will pull out of NATO.

June 18, 2025 4:18 pm CET

Iran’s supreme leader threatens ‘irreparable’ harm if US strikes

Trump said the U.S. is choosing not to eliminate Iran’s leader “for now”.

June 18, 2025 3:12 pm CET

US critical networks are prime targets for cyberattacks. They’re preparing for Iran to strike.

Organizations across the country are stepping up their vigilance as the conflict between Iran and Israel widens.

June 18, 2025 6:17 am CET

Trump extends TikTok deadline again

The 90-day extension marks the third delay in enforcing the law, as Beijing uses the popular app as leverage in ongoing trade negotiations.

June 18, 2025 6:00 am CET
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G7 embraces ‘realpolitik’ to work around disruptive Trump

Allies couldn’t get the U.S. president on board with stronger measures against Russia — but at least they “live to fight another day.”

June 18, 2025 5:08 am CET

China’s got the world in a rare earth choke hold

Beijing’s dominance in strategically crucial minerals gives it major leverage in trade talks. 

June 18, 2025 4:45 am CET

EU eyes higher fees on US, British tourists to repay post-Covid debts

The move would increase the incoming traveler tax above the currently slated €7 sum.

June 18, 2025 4:45 am CET

Macron warns violent Iran regime change would trigger ‘chaos’

French president also said he wasn’t fussed by Donald Trump attacking him.

June 17, 2025 10:28 pm CET

No abortion wars please, we’re British

UK MPs voted Tuesday to decriminalize abortion for women in England and Wales, but they’re wary of the U.S.’s divisive debate.

June 17, 2025 9:06 pm CET

EU gets tough on Russian energy without Trump, Orbán on board

Hungary and Slovakia oppose new sanctions on fuel from Moscow, but Brussels suspects they are cooking their books to support their position.

June 17, 2025 7:54 pm CET

Denmark’s Frederiksen moves to keep Greenland out of Trump’s clutches

The plan includes investment in the Arctic island’s critical infrastructure.

June 17, 2025 7:52 pm CET

Vance: Trump may ‘take further action’ to stop Iran

The vice president urged the America First crowd to trust the president.

June 17, 2025 6:36 pm CET

Iran orders officials to ditch connected devices

Both Israel and Iran have powerful cybersecurity capabilities.

June 17, 2025 6:25 pm CET

Germany’s Merz says US weighing participation in Iran strikes

“The decisions will probably be made in the near future,” the chancellor said.

June 17, 2025 5:55 pm CET

Starmer: Trump’s not saying he’s going to bomb Iran

British prime minister insists US president is serious about de-escalating Israel-Iran conflict.

June 17, 2025 5:03 pm CET

Trump blasts EU over ‘unfair’ trade offer

Trump said the EU must make a good deal or pay up.

June 17, 2025 3:29 pm CET
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