Trump sends formal letter to Congress declaring that hostilities with Iran ‘have terminated’ as the 60-day War Powers Act authorization deadline arrives, sparking debate over executive war powers.
Trump announces the withdrawal of approximately 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany following the German Chancellor’s criticism of the Iran war, reigniting transatlantic alliance tensions.
The Pentagon has announced it will withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, a move seen as the latest signal of deepening tensions between the Trump administration and the German government.
Brent crude surged past $126 a barrel — the highest since 2022 — after reports the US military is preparing new strike options against Iran. The ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz continues to disrupt global energy supplies.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before Congress for the first time since the Iran War began, facing sharp questioning from both parties — highlighting deep political divisions over military action.
US Army officer Gannon Ken Van Dyke is charged with using classified information to bet on Venezuelan President Maduro’s capture on the crypto-powered prediction market Polymarket, winning over $400,000. He pleaded not guilty in New York federal court on Tuesday.
King Charles III delivers a historic address to a joint session of the US Congress, calling for strengthened Anglo-American partnership ‘in times of great uncertainty’ and emphasizing ‘reconciliation and renewal’ between the two nations.
King Charles arrives in Washington for a four-day state visit aimed at repairing the UK-US ‘special relationship’ amid tensions over the Iran war.
A fast-growing wildfire in Georgia has surpassed 31 square miles, with officials warning of potential mass evacuations.
The Trump administration sanctioned Hengli Petrochemical’s independent refinery in China for purchasing billions of dollars worth of Iranian oil, alongside sanctions on approximately 40 shipping companies operating in Iran’s shadow fleet.