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NATO leaders to gather in Ankara next week, aiming to smooth over tensions with Trump

In a Truth Social post on Thursday, Trump complained the United States was spending money to protect NATO members "without getting any benefit from so doing."

US President Donald Trump participates in a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, June 24, 2026.
Coffins are displayed containing the late Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and his family at Imam Khomeini Grand Mosque on July 3, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

Iranian general warns of 'harsh response' if Israel, US attack during Khamenei's funeral

Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks to the reporters at Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Turkey, April 19, 2026

'Political systems cannot sustain it': Turkish FM calls for sanctions on Israel, Sa'ar retaliates

An anti-Israel protest in New York City. Ilustrative.

Pro-Palestinian protesters convicted of misdemeanor charges in 2024 Golden Gate Bridge protest


JD Vance emerges as central figure in Iran nuclear talks amid regional recalibration - analysis

JD Vance has emerged as a key figure in Iran peace talks as a perceived “closer” for the Trump administration, with his isolationist stance shaping US strategy and regional views.

 Vice President JD Vance Holds Press Briefing At The White House WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 18: Vice President J.D. Vance speaks during a news conference in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on June 18, 2026 in Washington, DC. Vance is expected to travel to Lucerne, Switzerland tomorrow fo

Trump insists US-Iran MoU qualifies as Tehran's 'unconditional surrender'

In an interview with Axios on Thursday, US President Trump said that there were no limits to his power and claimed that he had achieved regime change in Iran by killing the previous leadership.

US President Donald Trump delivers a speech as he stands in front of the VC-25B aircraft gifted by Qatar that will be used as Air Force One, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, June 19, 2026.

As America celebrates 250 years of independence, Watergate still whispers

Washington DC is preparing for unprecedented America250 celebrations marking 250 years of US independence, with major events across the National Mall, parades, and historic citywide displays.

THE ‘SCANDAL ROOM’ at the Watergate Hotel.

Iran claims Strait of Hormuz closed in retaliation for US, Israel breaches of MoU - report

According to Mehr, Iran’s military declared the closure of the strait as the “first step” in its retaliation against what it deems violations of the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding.

A woman holds an Iranian flag near an anti-US billboard depicting US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, May 25, 2026.

Ceasefire talks paused after Iran shutters strait, Vance delays trip to Switzerland - report

Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry announced that the talks will begin on Sunday and will be attended by delegations from the US and Iran, as well as mediators from Pakistan and Qatar.

US Vice President JD Vance attends a press briefing at the White House in Washington, DC, US, May 19, 2026.

Witkoff, Araghchi traveling to Switzerland to begin US-Iran nuclear talks - report

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is reportedly planning to join the US delegation on Saturday, a source with knowledge of the matter told Axios.

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, Special Envoy for Peace Missions listen as Vice President JD Vance speaks during a news conference after meeting with representatives from Pakistan and Iran, Sunday, April 12, 2026, in Islamabad, Pakistan.

One soldier dead from Hezbollah’s overnight attacks, US-Iran talks delayed

Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire, IDF to remain in Lebanon for now • Marco Rubio to visit Gulf states next week • US responsible for ending war on all fronts, including Lebanon, Iran's FM says

 ISRAEL-US-LEBANON-IRAN-WAR Smoke rises following Israeli bombardment in southern Lebanon as seen from a position across the border in the Upper Galilee in northern Israel on June 19, 2026. Mediators in the US-Iran conflict, including Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, are due to gather for talks in

US intelligence indicates Israeli operations against Hezbollah may undermine US-Iran MoU - report

US officials claimed that intelligence reports indicate that if Israel continues operations against Hezbollah, it may negatively impact the success of the fragile US-Iran agreement.

An IDF sniper takes aim during operations in southern Lebanon, June 18, 2026

Antisemitic threat suspect seeks court program after guns seized from home

A Rocky Hill man accused of threatening a Jewish state senator and other Connecticut lawmakers has applied for accelerated rehabilitation, a diversion program that could lead to dismissal of charges.

Robert Pabich, of Rocky Hill, was arrested Oct. 24, 2025 by Rocky Hill Police and charged with intimidation based on bigotry, a hate crime; and stalking, in connection with online comments he made to state Sen. Matt Lesser.

US may be 'worse off' under Trump-brokered MoU with Iran, Obama, US officials warn - report

Former US president Barack Obama accused the Trump administration of enabling Iran’s nuclear development by pulling out of a previous Obama-era deal in an interview with NBC News.

Former US president Barack Obama delivers his speech at the dedication ceremony for the opening of the Obama Presidential Centre in Chicago, Illinois, US, June 18, 2026. Picture taken through the bulletproof glass.