Trump attacks reports of U.S. munitions shortages as Iran war enters seventh month
President Donald Trump has again rejected media reports that the United States is running low on offensive and defensive munitions as the war with Iran enters its seventh month. In a post on his Truth Social account, he said the military is producing munitions at "levels never seen before" and has "far more than we could ever use." He also described outlets reporting on the shortages as "treasonous scum" and accused them of failing to report accurately on the conflict. The latest comments follow similar remarks Trump made in August after reports that he had grown frustrated with Defence Secretary... [Continue Reading]
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Trump signals US may not back UK in future Falklands dispute
Donald Trump has suggested the United States might not support the United Kingdom in any future conflict with Argentina over the Falkland Islands. In remarks reported on Thursday, the US president linked that position to what he described as Britain's failure to help the US during its war with Iran. The comments add a new layer of uncertainty to a long-running sovereignty dispute that has remained politically sensitive for more than four decades.Trump said Britain had "not been there to help me" during the Iran conflict, although he later said the US military did not need assistance. He also referred... [Continue Reading]
Canada and US trade tensions escalate as Carney warns Washington to take talks seriously
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said trade talks with the United States can only move forward if Washington takes the dispute more seriously. Speaking in Ottawa, he said US officials should stop what he described as mocking and dismissive behaviour and focus on substantive negotiations. His comments came as the two countries remain locked in a tariff dispute that has widened into a broader political confrontation.The latest escalation followed the collapse of negotiations on 22 August, when the United States imposed 50% tariffs on roughly $20bn worth of Canadian goods. Canada has said it will respond with retaliatory tariffs... [Continue Reading]
Russia says Trump-Putin-Xi meeting is being discussed for APEC summit in November
Russia says talks are under way on a possible trilateral meeting involving Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. The discussion was confirmed on Tuesday by Yuri Ushakov, an adviser to the Russian government, according to the supplied report. The meeting could take place at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in November, if all three leaders attend.Ushakov said the matter is being discussed and that there is an expectation the three presidents may be present at the summit. The report also says Putin and Xi met on Tuesday at a summit in Kyrgyzstan. It adds that Xi is expected to... [Continue Reading]
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Trump says U.S. is striking Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz and threatens even larger retaliation
President Donald Trump made multiple posts on Truth Social in the last hour: - "The United States is, as we speak, striking Iranian Targets near the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes are large and powerful, and in retaliation for the Iranians' failed attempt at adding sea mines to the Strait, which currently has no mines (They have been completely removed or detonated!), and the Iranians shooting eight missiles, all successfully knocked down, at our Military Base in Jordan. If the failed Nation of Iran retaliates for this very justified attack, they will be hit again at a much harder and... [Continue Reading]
Trump says US position on Falklands is under review amid pressure on UK defence spending
United States President Donald Trump has said the US position on the Falkland Islands is "one of many" under review, in comments made as he pressed the United Kingdom to increase military spending. The remarks have drawn a response from the UK government, which said Falkland islanders are British and have the right to determine their own future. The exchange has revived attention on a long-running sovereignty dispute involving Britain and Argentina.Trump made the comment when asked about defence funding, saying the UK has "got some problems, but they'll get solved". He was then asked whether he was reviewing the... [Continue Reading]
South Korea says US-North Korea summit could be possible at any time amid dialogue signs
South Korean officials have said a summit between the United States and North Korea could be possible at any time, citing signs of dialogue between the two sides. The assessment was relayed by a lawmaker who said he had been briefed by Seoul's intelligence agency. The comments come as regional tensions remain sensitive and as military activity in the area is set to increase.The lawmaker said there were no confirmed details of direct contact between Washington and Pyongyang, but that there were indications of dialogue. The remarks followed comments by US President Donald Trump, who has mentioned the possibility of... [Continue Reading]
Oil prices rise further as US-Iran tensions flare again over Hormuz fears
Oil prices rose further on Tuesday as renewed military exchanges between the United States and Iran revived fears of a broader escalation and possible disruption to global energy supplies. The latest moves came after weeks of relative calm, but shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained subdued and traders continued to price in fresh risk. The confrontation is now feeding directly into both market volatility and political pressure over fuel costs.According to the supplied report, Washington struck Iranian rocket launchers on the island of Larak on Sunday, prompting Tehran to target US forces in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates.... [Continue Reading]
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US Army Secretary resigns amid Pentagon tensions and leadership turnover
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation after about 18 months in the role, according to the supplied report. The departure was confirmed by CBS, which said it followed months of conflict with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. The move adds to a series of senior Pentagon departures under Hegseth and comes during President Donald Trump's second term.The White House said Driscoll had been highly effective in advancing the president's agenda at the Department of the Army and had provided outstanding leadership during military operations. The report says Driscoll, 41, was often referred to as Trump's "drone guy" because... [Continue Reading]
US Supreme Court lets White House ballroom construction continue as case returns to lower courts
The US Supreme Court has allowed construction of President Donald Trump's White House ballroom project to continue, in a 5-4 ruling that lifts a lower court halt while the legal challenge proceeds. The decision means work can advance for now at the White House in Washington, DC, even though the underlying dispute has not been resolved. The court did not make a final ruling on whether the project was lawfully authorised.According to the court's unsigned opinion, the majority said the preservation group bringing the case was likely not entitled to sue, and it pointed to the government's argument that it... [Continue Reading]
Google updates US maps to show Lake America as border row continues
Google has updated its maps for users in the United States to show Lake America instead of Lake Ontario, following Donald Trump's order to change the lake's name. The company said users in Canada will continue to see Lake Ontario, while people outside North America will see both names. The change is now starting to roll out, according to the company's statement.The update comes days after Trump signed an executive order renaming the lake, and it follows a similar approach the company took in 2025 when he ordered the Gulf of Mexico to be renamed the Gulf of America. Google... [Continue Reading]
Trump says US will begin refilling Strategic Petroleum Reserve with Venezuelan oil
President Donald Trump has said the United States will begin refilling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve shortly using oil linked to a newly announced deal with Venezuela. In a post on social media, he said the process would begin "very shortly" and described the Venezuelan oil as a "gift" to the American people. The statement comes as the reserve has been drawn down sharply in recent years and was reported to be near a 44-year low.Trump said the reserve had been made "virtually" empty, blaming former President Joe Biden for the decline. The reserve is the country's emergency crude stockpile and... [Continue Reading]
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US says it has reached deal for majority control of Venezuelan oil reserves
The United States says it has reached an agreement with Venezuela that would give Washington majority control over a substantial portion of the South American country's oil reserves. The announcement, made on Friday, centres on more than 65 billion barrels of proven reserves and involves 17 strategic oil fields. Details of the arrangement have not been made public, and the deal has already drawn criticism as a takeover of Venezuela's resources.President Donald Trump said his government and that of Venezuela's interim president, Delcy Rodriguez, had agreed to the arrangement. In a social media post, he described it as the "biggest... [Continue Reading]
US judge blocks Trump mail-voting restrictions again as midterm ballots near
A United States federal judge has again blocked new Postal Service rules tied to President Donald Trump's effort to limit voting by mail. District Judge Indira Talwani issued a 14-day order late on Thursday, hours after the Postal Service said the measures had taken effect. The ruling comes just as the first ballots for the November midterm elections are due to be sent out in about a week.The disputed rules would require states to submit approved voter lists and follow new ballot-formatting requirements before the Postal Service can deliver voting slips. In her order, Talwani said states have neither the... [Continue Reading]
Judge questions rush to restore Trump's name to Kennedy Center facade
A US district judge has questioned why the Kennedy Center is moving so quickly to restore President Donald Trump's name to the performing arts venue in Washington, DC. The dispute centres on a deadline of September 8 that the venue says it must meet to begin adding the name back to the building. The case is the latest development in a legal fight over whether the national arts institution can be rebranded in this way.US District Court Judge Christopher Cooper raised the issue during a hearing on Thursday, asking Trump administration lawyer Bradley Mayers what was significant about that date.... [Continue Reading]
Trump declares emergency to restrict some foreign equipment in US power grid
United States President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency over what his administration describes as security risks linked to foreign-made equipment used in the country's electricity grid. He signed an executive order on Wednesday that restricts the purchase and installation of certain foreign-produced equipment in the bulk-power system. The order also covers related software and digital capabilities that officials say could create cybersecurity or operational risks.The directive says the threat is "unusual and extraordinary" and frames the issue as a national security concern. The Department of Energy has 120 days to publish formal rules to carry out the policy.... [Continue Reading]
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