19:21

Middle East Conflict

U.S. counterterrorism head Kent resigns, says 'cannot in good conscience support' Iran war

Joseph Kent, head of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center, resigned on Tuesday (17 March), becoming the most senior official in President Donald Trump’s administration to step down over the war in Iran. Kent cited his opposition to the conflict, stating that Tehran posed no imminent threat.

08:33

MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT

More missiles are fired across the Middle East - Sunday 8th March

Trump says the United States "don’t need people that join wars after we’ve already won," targeting his criticism at UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Israel continues to fire missles at strategic sites in Iran and Gulf regions report more strikes from Iran.

01:30

U.S.-Iran

U.S. expands regional military presence amid ongoing Iran talks

United States is preparing for the possibility of sustained, weeks-long military operations against Iran, two U.S. officials told Reuters as the images of the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group sailing and flying in formation were released on Sunday.

23:30

Land Policy

Israeli cabinet approves West Bank land registration, Palestinians condemn 'de-facto annexation'

Israel’s cabinet on Sunday approved measures aimed at expanding state oversight of land in the West Bank and facilitating land purchases by settlers, a move Palestinian officials described as a 'de-facto annexation.'

23:30

Diplomacy

President Ilham Aliyev says TRIPP corridor’s name signals long-term U.S. commitment

President Ilham Aliyev said the naming of the TRIPP corridor after U.S. President Donald Trump signals that the project will remain a priority for the current American administration and its successors.

14:00

DHS Shutdown

U.S. Department of Homeland Security shuts down amid immigration dispute

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has partially shut down after Congress failed to reach agreement on immigration enforcement changes, deepening a political standoff between the White House and Senate Democrats.

04:30

World Expo 2035

Trump announces U.S. bid for World Expo 2035, backs Miami as host city

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States intends to bid to host the World Expo 2035, backing Miami, Florida, as the proposed host city and promising major economic benefits if the bid is successful.