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  1. July 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    "Next week it gets really bad for them," he told Fox News. Despite renewed hostilities, mediated talks between the two sides have not formally ended.

    US reports 'wave of strikes' on Iran as war returns
  3. Citizen Digital

    REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein Audio By Vocalize President Donald Trump told Fox News on Tuesday he would expand US strikes on Iran next week to target power plants and bridges if Tehran does not make a deal.

    Trump threatens to hit Iran power plants next week if no deal
  4. Citizen Digital

    "I don't ​think there's anybody more synonymous with Palm Beach than Donald Trump in maybe all ​of Florida," Trump's son Eric Trump said in an interview with Fox News.

    Palm Beach, Florida airport officially changes name to honor Trump
  5. Citizen Digital

    Trump!" Trump however insisted he was pushing ahead with the speech, telling Fox News that if D-Day veterans in World War II could brave bad weather then so could he.

    Trump hails US, blasts 'communists' in 250th anniversary speech
  6. June 2026
  7. Citizen Digital

    Responding to President Donald Trump's criticism of NATO allies for not supporting the US, Rutte told Fox News that Europe was in fact a "platform of power projection for the United States".

    Italy slams NATO chief's comments on Iran war flights
  8. Citizen Digital

    lment of commitments, citing past failures by the other side to honour agreements.Pakistan said its Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the army chief, Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, had arrived in Switzerland to participate in this weekend's ​sessions.In an interview with Fox News

    Vance arrives in Switzerland for Iran peace talks with Hormuz in spotlight
  9. Capital News

    In a Sunday evening interview with Fox News, Vice-President JD Vance said that Iran never possessing a nuclear weapon was “built into this agreement” and that the US will be able to verify compliance.

    Trump heralds Iran deal but questions – and risks – remain
  10. Citizen Digital

    "What we're going to be able to do is drive down the cost of energy, not just now but for the long term, and create a real engine of prosperity in the Middle East," US Vice President JD Vance told Fox News.

    US-Iran peace deal announced with 'permanent' end to military action
  11. Citizen Digital

    But the US leader himself appeared divided on whether to go ahead with the move, in a telephone interview with Fox News shortly after his social media post.

    Trump says canceling Iran strikes, flags possible deal
  12. Citizen Digital

    Trump said Wednesday that the US military had secretly helped 100 million barrels of oil pass through the contested strait. - 'Bomb the S out of them' - Earlier, American broadcaster Fox News reported that Trump said Iranian leaders had called him directly in the White House Situ

    US, Iran hit each other again as hopes for quick peace deal fade
World & Region

US privacy activists vandalize license plate reader cameras nationwide

The News

Flock, a surveillance start-up, has installed more than 100,000 license plate reader cameras across the United States, but a grassroots movement is fighting back over privacy concerns, with activists systematically disabling the equipment. Opponents say the cameras infringe on American privacy and civil liberties, and anti-Flock activists have created crowdsourced maps of camera locations and shared techniques to disable them.

9 August 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 9 August

  1. US privacy activists vandalize license plate reader cameras nationwide

    Flock, a surveillance start-up, has installed more than 100,000 license plate reader cameras across the United States, but a grassroots movement is fighting back over privacy concerns, with activists systematically disabling the equipment. Opponents say the cameras infringe on American privacy and civil liberties, and anti-Flock activists have created crowdsourced maps of camera locations and shared techniques to disable them.

    9 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 6 August

  1. Iran, Oman agree Strait of Hormuz transit route

    Iran and Oman have agreed on coordinates for a ship transit route through the Strait of Hormuz and are finalising joint management arrangements, though Tehran says reopening depends on the US ending its naval blockade of Iranian ports.

    6 August 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Trump threatens Iran with military action over Strait of Hormuz

    US President Donald Trump warned that Iran would be "hit very hard" unless the Strait of Hormuz is reopened "very soon," saying the US, Iran and Oman are nearing an interim deal to reopen the strategic waterway.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Trump warns Iran will be hit hard if Hormuz reopens fails

    US President Donald Trump said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as soon as Wednesday but warned Iran it would face being "hit very hard" if negotiations fell through. Iran has tightened its grip on the waterway since February 28 and wants to control the strait and charge tolls, which has been a sticking point in talks.

    5 August 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 2 August

  1. Trump says US, Israel hold off Iran strikes pending deal

    President Trump announced that the United States and Israel have agreed to hold off on new strikes against Iran, provided a deal to end the months-long conflict is reached rapidly. Trump said the conditions include the immediate opening of the Hormuz Strait and an end to Iran's nuclear threat.

    2 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 29 July

  1. Trump vows strong US response to Iran attack on Jordan bases

    President Donald Trump promised to "hit back hard" at Iran after it attacked US bases in Jordan on Wednesday, reigniting Middle East conflict and prompting oil prices to jump five percent amid fears of supply disruptions. Saudi Arabia and the US announced strikes on militant bases in Iraq, while Israel accused Iran-backed Hezbollah of violating a ceasefire.

    29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 27 July

  1. Netanyahu calls dismissed ICC prosecutor Karim Khan a 'con job'

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, subject of an ICC arrest warrant, has criticized former prosecutor Karim Khan as a "con job" following Khan's dismissal over allegations of sexual misconduct. Khan had pushed in 2024 for Netanyahu and other Israeli officials to be charged with alleged war crimes related to the Gaza war.

    27 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Iran halts retaliatory strikes as Trump opens space for talks

    Iran and the United States have halted missile strikes after fighting over the Strait of Hormuz. Trump's UN envoy said the president is giving negotiations "a little bit of room" while forces remain ready, and Iran's army spokesman confirmed Tehran has halted retaliatory operations.

    27 July 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 26 July

  1. Netanyahu criticizes ousted ICC prosecutor over war crimes charges

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces an ICC arrest warrant, attacked former prosecutor Karim Khan as a "con job" after Khan's removal for sexual misconduct allegations. Khan had pushed in 2024 for Netanyahu and other Israeli officials to be charged with war crimes over the Gaza war; 82 of 125 ICC member nations voted to remove him on Friday.

    26 July 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 16 July

  1. US, Iran trade military strikes over Gulf waters

    The United States struck Iran and Tehran hit back at US allies in the Gulf on Thursday amid renewed fighting over the Strait of Hormuz, a month after a preliminary peace deal was signed to end the conflict that broke out in late February.

    16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. US launches strikes on Iran after reimposing naval blockade

    The United States launched a wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday after reimposing a naval blockade, resuming fighting nearly a month after both sides had signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending Middle East conflict. Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they targeted the US Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, while US President Donald Trump threatened to expand strikes next week to hit power plants and bridges unless Tehran returns to negotiations.

    16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Trump threatens Iran power plants, bridges if no deal

    President Donald Trump told Fox News he would expand US strikes on Iran next week to target power plants and bridges if Tehran does not negotiate, as US forces continued strikes for a fourth consecutive day and reimposed a naval blockade on the country's ports.

    15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 10 July

  1. Palm Beach airport renamed to honor President Donald Trump

    Palm Beach International Airport in Florida was officially renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport on Thursday. The renaming is the latest among several institutions, buildings, government programs, warships and initiatives that have taken on Trump's name since he took office for a second term.

    10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 5 July

  1. Trump hails US as crowning achievement at 250th anniversary

    U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a speech on America's 250th birthday, calling the country the "crowning achievement" of human history while attacking domestic opponents he branded communists. The speech, delayed by storms that evacuated crowds in Washington, saw the 80-year-old Republican mostly stick to a patriotic script, claiming the United States was "prouder than ever before" under his presidency.

    5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Italy disputes NATO chief's account of US war flights

    NATO chief Mark Rutte told Fox News that 500 US planes took off from bases in Italy during the Iran war and that 4,000 to 5,000 sorties flew from European bases. Italy's defence ministry said Rutte's comments gave "a completely misleading message," clarifying that Italy had allowed only "technical and logistical" US flights under existing agreements.

    24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 21 June

  1. U.S. Vice President Vance arrives in Switzerland for Iran peace talks

    U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrived in Switzerland on Sunday for peace talks with Iran as both nations seek to end their war, though disagreement persists over Iran's claim that it closed the Strait of Hormuz. The talks follow a 60-day ceasefire agreement and an interim deal signed Wednesday by Presidents Trump and Pezeshkian.

    21 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 15 June

  1. Trump announces US-Iran deal to end hostilities

    Donald Trump announced a deal to end hostilities between the US and Iran, which includes opening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping and lifting the US naval blockade. However, key details of the agreement remain unclear, with questions outstanding over enrichment restrictions and verification measures.

    15 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. US and Iran agree to permanent end to military operations

    The United States and Iran agreed to a peace deal with an "immediate and permanent" end to military operations on all fronts including Lebanon, signaling the end to more than three months of war in the Middle East. An official signing ceremony was scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland.

    15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 12 June

  1. Trump cancels Iran strikes, signals possible deal

    U.S. President Donald Trump announced he was calling off planned strikes on Iran and flagged the signing of a possible deal with Tehran after top-level talks, saying discussions and final points had been approved by all parties involved including the United States and Israel.

    12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 11 June

  1. US and Iran exchange strikes as peace talks stall

    The United States launched fresh attacks against Iran on Thursday, prompting Tehran to retaliate, marking the second straight day of tit-for-tat strikes amid a three-month war. US President Donald Trump accused Iran of dragging out negotiations and said it will "have to pay the price," while the strikes sent oil prices rising.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Trump threatens fresh Iran strikes and oil infrastructure seizure

    US President Donald Trump vowed fresh attacks against Iran and said American forces would seize the country's key oil infrastructure after the two sides exchanged strikes overnight. Iran warned the three-month ceasefire is "practically meaningless" following latest US strikes, with the conflict beginning February 28 and a truce paused in April.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Trump accuses Iran of stalling peace negotiations, warns of consequences

    US President Donald Trump accused Iran of taking too long to negotiate a peace deal and warned it would "have to pay the price," following renewed military exchanges between the two countries that strained a ceasefire established in April.

    10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Trump warns Iran will pay price for slow negotiations

    US President Donald Trump said Iran has taken too long to negotiate a deal over Middle East conflict and will "have to pay the price," following a US-Iran military exchange that strained a ceasefire in effect since April. Trump told Fox News he may target Iran's power plants and bridges if peace talks continue to fail.

    10 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 1 June

  1. US, Iran trade strikes as ceasefire talks stall

    The United States and Iran exchanged military strikes on Monday as negotiations to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz remained deadlocked over disagreements on Iranian nuclear efforts and fighting in Lebanon. The US military carried out "self-defense strikes" on Iranian radar and drone control sites in response to a downed US drone, and Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they targeted a US military air base in retaliation.

    1 June 2026 · The Standard

Sunday 31 May

  1. Trump claims Iran agreed to no nuclear weapons

    US President Donald Trump said he has secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, as reports emerged he sent a tougher peace proposal back to Tehran to formally end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

    31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Trump claims Iran agrees not to develop nuclear weapons

    US President Trump said he secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, as reports emerged he had sent a revised peace proposal with "tougher" terms to Tehran. His priorities include stopping Iranian nuclear development and reopening the blockaded Strait of Hormuz.

    31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Trump claims Iran has agreed to halt nuclear weapons development

    US President Donald Trump said he secured guarantees from Iran that it would not develop nuclear weapons, while reports indicate he has sent a revised, tougher peace proposal to Tehran. Iran has previously cast doubt on Trump's assertions, and the parties appear far apart on key priorities including Iran's demand for $12 billion in frozen assets before substantive talks on its nuclear program.

    31 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 18 May

  1. China-US relations central to global stability and diplomacy

    An opinion piece argues that China has become indispensable to global stability and that the Trump-Xi discussions during the US president's Beijing visit demonstrated how China-US relations are now the single most consequential relationship shaping global diplomacy, trade, and regional conflicts.

    18 May 2026 · Capital News

Friday 15 May

  1. Trump claims fantastic trade deals with China's Xi Jinping

    During a summit in Beijing, President Trump said he had made "fantastic trade deals" with China's Xi Jinping in sectors including agriculture, aviation, and artificial intelligence. Trump also stated that China has offered to help open the Strait of Hormuz.

    15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Xi warns Trump that Taiwan missteps risk China-US conflict

    At a Beijing summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping warned US President Trump that mishandling the Taiwan question could push the two nations into conflict, while Trump called Xi a "great leader" and a "friend."

    15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

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