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The Standard
… Iran had on Sunday responded to Washington's latest peace proposal and warned it would not hold back from retaliating against any new US strikes or permit more foreign warships in the Strait of Hormuz.Trump made clear in a post on his Truth Social platform that he would reject Te …
Trump rejects Iran peace terms, Tehran warns of new attacksCitizen Digital
… "Assuming Iran agrees to give what has been agreed to... the already legendary Epic Fury will be at an end, and the highly effective Blockade will allow the Hormuz Strait to be OPEN TO ALL, including Iran," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform, using the name for the US campa …
Trump threatens new Iran strikes, piling on pressure for peace dealCapital News
… In a post on Truth Social on Monday afternoon, Trump said he appreciated that so many were “incensed by Kimmel’s” remarks, claiming they were a “call to violence”. …
Melania Trump urges ABC to ‘take stand’ on Jimmy Kimmel after widow jokeCapital News
… The US President also took to Truth Social and said “the shooter has been apprehended” and he had “recommended that we ‘LET THE SHOW GO ON,'” but would be guided by law enforcement. …
White House Correspondents Dinner rescheduled after shootingThe Standard
… A "sole gunman" rushed through a security checkpoint in the hotel lobby just outside the ballroom where the dinner was taking place around 8:36 pm (0036 GMT), according to authorities.Trump shared footage on his Truth Social platform which appeared to show the suspect charging at …
What we know about the Trump press gala shootingPresident Donald Trump threatened on Sunday to report NBC journalist Kristen Welker to the Federal Communications Commission for what he called "purposeful inaccuracy" in her coverage of his midterm election endorsements, disputing her claim that his endorsements had "mixed results."
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Donald Trump threatened on Sunday to report NBC journalist Kristen Welker to the Federal Communications Commission for what he called "purposeful inaccuracy" in her coverage of his midterm election endorsements, disputing her claim that his endorsements had "mixed results."
31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
According to Norway-based NGO Iran Human Rights, Iran has executed at least 511 people so far in 2026, including at least 29 in connection with anti-government protests in January and at least 13 political prisoners affiliated with banned opposition groups. Activists argue Iran is using capital punishment to intimidate the population following protests and the war that erupted on February 28.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Country music legend Dolly Parton has died, prompting an outpouring of grief from figures across the entertainment world and politicians on both sides of the political spectrum. President Donald Trump announced the lowering of flags across the United States for a week.
25 August 2026 · The Standard →
US President Trump criticized Canada's retaliatory tariff announcement by Prime Minister Mark Carney, which targets US steel and dairy industries effective September 8, following new 50-percent US tariffs on roughly $20 billion of Canadian goods.
23 August 2026 · The Standard →
President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that the United States has total control of the Strait of Hormuz and will keep it, describing a US naval blockade as "a wall of steel." Iran, however, says it effectively controls much of the waterway and intends to impose a toll system in response to a US war launched by Trump on February 28.
13 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States has a vast supply of munitions and lashed out at media reports about dwindling weapons stockpiles, stating the country has "massive amounts of 'munitions' especially of certain types" and that large amounts are being manufactured and shipped as needed.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace announced an agreement for Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza to completely disarm, with a senior Hamas official confirming the group's agreement to the plan and Israel yet to comment. The disarmament is part of the second phase of a US-brokered Gaza ceasefire plan that also includes Israeli troop withdrawal and Gaza reconstruction.
31 July 2026 · Capital News →
U.S. President Trump warned China and Russia against selling weapons to Iran, saying he believes assurances from Xi Jinping and Putin that they are not currently doing so. The warning comes amid reports that Washington is investigating whether Moscow and Beijing are providing Iran with targeting information following strikes on U.S. bases.
25 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Trump vowed that the United States will bomb Iranian bridges or power plants each time Tehran fires at ships in the Strait of Hormuz, including facilities near Tehran. The threat came as Trump prepared to receive the remains of three US troops killed in Iranian attacks on American military facilities in the Gulf.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Andy Burnham became UK Prime Minister after Keir Starmer's departure, immediately reshuffling his cabinet by removing his predecessor's loyalists. Burnham pledged a 10-year plan to ease cost-of-living pressures, promised to re-industrialise Britain and decentralise power, and held calls with US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham convened his first cabinet after removing his predecessor Keir Starmer's loyalists, pledging a 10-year plan to address cost-of-living pressures and promising to re-industrialise Britain and decentralise power.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Andy Burnham became British Prime Minister after Keir Starmer's departure, replaced government loyalists, and pledged a 10-year plan to ease cost-of-living pressures and re-industrialise Britain. He has signalled a leftward tilt and promised to decentralise power and end rough sleeping.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it struck a U.S. air base in Jordan on Tuesday, while Jordan's armed forces reported intercepting four Iranian missiles. U.S. Central Command completed a five-hour wave of strikes on Iran, the third consecutive night of attacks.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Italy on Monday criticised US President Donald Trump's social media attack on Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni ahead of a NATO summit. Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto responded that "people come and go but relations must endure," while Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said transatlantic relations go beyond individual comments.
7 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President Donald Trump said Thursday it is "ridiculous" for the United States to continue its "one sided" relationship with NATO, claiming the relationship "is not reciprocal" and European allies "were not there for us." Trump has repeatedly criticized European allies over their response to the war in Iran, as several countries restricted the use of bases for US forces.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer "will resign," offering no evidence for the claim, as British media reported the embattled Labour leader may resign within days. Trump also criticized Starmer's record on immigration and energy policy.
21 June 2026 · The Standard →
US President Donald Trump announced that a deal with Iran to end the war in the Middle East could be signed Sunday, with the Strait of Hormuz to be "open to all" immediately after. Pakistan's mediating role has brought both parties closer to agreement, with the Pakistani Prime Minister saying the signing is expected within 24 hours and will be electronic.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump said Friday that Tehran's stated version of a deal on stopping the war is not what was agreed to, with the White House insisting Tehran would dismantle its nuclear program. The two sides released starkly different accounts of the proposed agreement, with Tehran insisting on its right to enrich uranium and maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the United States would strike Iran "very hard" and promised to seize Kharg Island and other Iranian oil infrastructure, including taking control of the country's oil and gas markets.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The US conducted strikes on Iranian air defence systems, ground control stations and radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz after an American Apache helicopter was downed on Monday. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps retaliated by launching drones and missiles at 21 targets at US bases in Bahrain and Jordan, with Kuwait also intercepting an attack.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
Iran and Israel say they have halted attacks on each other after exchanging fire for the first time since April's truce. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country was holding fire "at the moment," while Iran warned of "more severe and crushing measures" if Israel carried out more strikes.
9 June 2026 · Capital News →
US President Donald Trump is posting AI-generated imagery on Truth Social to attack political rivals and promote himself ahead of November midterm elections, as his approval ratings decline amid unpopular foreign policy and inflation.
8 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Israel and Hezbollah clashed overnight despite a US-announced agreement to halt fighting ahead of US-hosted talks between Israel and Lebanon. Israel's deepening offensive in Lebanon, including heavy bombardment and ground invasion, has threatened to undermine a wider Middle East ceasefire involving the United States and Iran.
2 June 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
U.S. President Trump deferred his "final determination" on a draft deal with Iran following a two-hour meeting with his national security team. Trump outlined U.S. conditions including elimination of Iran's enriched nuclear materials, reopening the Hormuz Strait without tolls, and removal of water mines.
30 May 2026 · Capital News →
US President Donald Trump has instructed negotiators "not to rush into a deal" with Iran, saying both sides must take time to "get it right," after earlier suggesting an agreement was close. The reported deal involves a 60-day ceasefire extension, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and further negotiations over Iran's nuclear programme, though some Republicans argue it is too lenient on Iran.
25 May 2026 · Capital News →
Tulsi Gabbard announced her resignation as Director of National Intelligence, effective June 30, citing her husband Abraham's recent diagnosis with a rare form of bone cancer. Trump praised her work and said deputy Aaron Lukas would serve as acting Director.
22 May 2026 · The Standard →
US President Donald Trump posted over 50 times in three hours around midnight Monday, sharing conspiracy theories, crude memes, and attacks on opponents including former President Barack Obama on Truth Social, amid scrutiny of his health and as he travels to a summit in China.
13 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →