Trump says Ukraine will get licence to produce Patriot missiles
Trump said the US would give Kyiv the Patriots license so that Zelensky couldn't "complain that we're not giving them enough"
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Newest first · UTC+11:00What to know about Graham Platner and the Maine US Senate race
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks during a primary election night watch party after winning the Democratic nomination Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Blue Hill, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
· Kimberlee Kruesi
Farage and Le Pen try Trump’s trick of turning scandal to their advantage
LONDON — In a strange twist, Marine Le Pen and Nigel Farage, two giant figures of Europe’s populist right, faced simultaneous reckonings with what they like to call “the establishment” this week.
· Tim Ross, Marion Solletty
Trump praises Netanyahu as 'a great wartime prime minister'
Trump has praised Netanyahu as "a great wartime prime minister" and said no US president has done more for Israel than he has.
· Middleeasteye
Iran ceasefire, now ‘over’, was always going to break
Less than a month after a ceasefire was signed between the US and Iran, conflict has returned to the Middle East. The peace agreement Donald Trump signed
· Ben Soodavar
Judges deny request to return Trump's name to Kennedy Center pending appeal
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is seen as its sign remains covered by a tarp, Friday, June 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
· Jesse Bedayn
Spencer Pratt shares new glimpse inside White House Trump visit with sweet message to his son
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· Titus Wu
Accused rapist Graham Platner convenes crisis meetings with Maine Senate campaign brass as he holds ‘livid’ Dems hostage
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· Josh Christenson, Ryan King
Nueva encuesta de AP-NORC revela fuertes divisiones entre judíos de EEUU sobre Israel y Gaza
ARCHIVO – El rabino Levi Shemtov habla ante la multitud antes de encender las velas de la menorá en el evento anual de Encendido Nacional de la Menorá en celebración del Janucá, en la Elipse cerca de la Casa Blanca en Washington, el 14 de diciembre de 2025. (AP Foto/Jose Luis Magana, Archivo)
· David Crary
Trump asks judge not to order release of $5.8m payment to E Jean Carroll
Trump’s request stems from the supreme court’s 29 June decision not to review his appeal
· Victoria Bekiempis
US court says Trump name must stay off Kennedy Center during appeal
Trump administration requested pause on lower court’s ruling after Trump’s name was removed from facade in June
· Joseph Gedeon
The curse of Donald Trump: where he goes, sporting defeat follows
The USMNT’s World Cup crashout is the latest episode to suggest the support and intervention of Donald J Trump brings bad luck
· Adam Gabbatt
Trump administration threatens states with criminal charges in elections fight
State officials call federal demands for voter data ‘truly bizarre behavior’ amid unproven noncitizen voting claims
· Rachel Leingang
Trump, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni ignore each other at NATO summit amid clash
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· Kathleen Joyce
Trump lavishes praise on 'fantastic' and 'highly respected' Sharaa
US President Donald Trump lavished rare praise on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Wednesday, calling him "fantastic" and "highly respected", as the two leaders met on the sidelines of the Nato summit in Ankara, Turkey.
· Middleeasteye
Trump says Iran MOU is over, warns U.S. may reimpose naval blockade
WASHINGTON, July 8 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that an interim peace deal between the United States and Iran is "over," warning that his administration might reimpose a naval blockade of the Islamic Republic.
· Song Sang-ho
Trump set to remove Syria's designation as a state sponsor of terrorism | The National
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he thought he would remove Syria from a list of state sponsors of terrorism, a move that would sweep away one of the last vestiges of US sanctions against Damascus.
· The National
Trump begins process to delist Syria from US terrorism sponsor list | The National
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday notified Congress of his intent to rescind Syria's designation as a state sponsor of terror, which would clear a major hurdle in Damascus's economic recoverys.
· Kyle Fitzgerald
Dem Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear demands health update on hospitalized GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell
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· Josh Christenson
Trump lashes out at allies as key NATO summit begins
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· Agence France-Presse
Beshear asks McConnell to update Kentucky voters on his condition
El senador republicano Mitch McConnell en el Congreso en Washington el 19 de mayo del 2026. (AP foto/J. Scott Applewhite)
· Bill Barrow
Trump gives Ukraine green light to build Patriot missiles | The National
President Donald Trump has confirmed that Washington is prepared to grant Ukraine a licence to manufacture the Patriot air-defence missile system, in a significant shift in US defence co-operation.
· Thomas Harding
Spain plays down Trump’s trade embargo threat, saying there is ‘no tension’
US president threatened to cut off trade with Spain over its defence policy, but Madrid says relations are ‘calm’ and ‘positive’
· Xiaofei Xu
Spain plays down Trump’s trade embargo threat, saying there is ‘no tension’
US president threatened to cut off trade with Spain over its defence policy, but Madrid says relations are ‘calm’ and ‘positive’
· Xiaofei Xu
Bowen: For all his bluster, Trump has no better option than talks with Iran
Trump on Iran: US will 'probably hit them hard again tonight'
· Bbcnews
Trump lashes out at NATO allies for not supporting the US war in Iran
As a key NATO summit takes place in Turkey, United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday lashed out at his country’s allies for failing to support the US during its war in Iran.
· AfricaNews
US judge throws out Trump’s $3.8bn defamation lawsuit against Washington Post
Suit stemmed from 2023 Post article that said bank with ties to the porn industry helped fund Trump’s media operation
· Richardluscombe
Trump says he expects to remove Syria from US terrorism sponsor list
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he expects to remove Syria from the United States' list of state sponsors of terrorism, while praising the country's recent stability following the lifting of US sanctions.
· REUTERS
Trump Greenlights Patriot Missile Production In Ukraine, Praises Deep Strikes Into Russia
President Trump just prior to entering the Oval Office vowed to quickly achieve peace in the Russia-Ukraine war, which is currently in its fifth year. The MAGA base got energized by Trump's earlier repeat statements that he'd bring peace to major global flashpoints and hotspots, but instead of anti-interventionism h…
· Tyler Durden
WTI Extends Gains As Crude Exports Slide, SPR Drain Continues, 'Tank Bottoms' Hit
Oil prices spiked overnight to three-week-highs after President Trump said that he thought the Iran cease-fire was “over” amid a volatile 24 hours in the Persian Gulf region.
· Tyler Durden
Trump says US will give Patriot missile license to Ukraine during Zelensky NATO meeting
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States will give a license to Ukraine for Patriot missiles, as he said both Russia and Ukraine want to see the war settled.
· REUTERS
Dow falls 400 points, oil surges after Trump says Iran ceasefire is ‘over’ – which could halt gas decline
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· Taylor Herzlich
Trump Admin Approves Public Release Of OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Models Ahead Of Thursday Release
The Trump administration has approved the wide public release of OpenAI's advanced GPT-5.6 model family, a source familiar with the discussions confirmed to Axios on Tuesday. OpenAI announced late Tuesday night that its flagship model, named Sol, along with the more accessible Terra and Luna variants, will launch pu…
· Tyler Durden
Trump says Nato allies to deploy minesweepers to Hormuz
After declaring the ceasefire with Iran over and threatening to "hit them hard tonight", the US president said Nato allies will send minesweepers to the critical waterway.
· Middleeasteye
Washington sees this Senate race as a key test for Democrats. Michigan voters just want to get by
Daily realities of healthcare, prices and Gaza driving wave of anti-establishment sentiment among Democratic voters in closely watched contest
· Joseph Gedeon
El FMI recorta su previsión global por el shock energético de la guerra con Irán
ARCHIVO – Varios delegados caminan hacia la entrada de las oficinas generales del Fondo Monetario Internacional (FMI) durante las reuniones de primavera del Banco Mundial/FMI en Washington, el 15 de abril de 2026. (AP Foto/Jose Luis Magana, Archivo)
· Paul Wiseman
NATO summit day two: Trump, defense push, arms to Ukraine and threats to Iran (As it happened)
NATO leaders have reconvened in Ankara for the second and final day of the US-led military bloc’s annual summit, with efforts to project unity overshadowed by persistent disagreements over defense spending, as well as the Russia-Ukraine and Iran conflicts.
· RT
Trump promises he’ll hit Iran ‘hard’ for second straight night after calling off deal with Tehran ‘scum’
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· Steven Nelson
Trump gifted ‘$1M’ 18-carat ‘Super Bowl’-size ring from Belgians during USA 250 celebration days before World Cup spat
The US lost to Belgium at the World Cup, but Donald Trump walked away with a ring.
· Ian Mohr
NATO allies reaffirm ‘ironclad’ collective defense commitment despite Trump threats
ANKARA, Turkey — NATO allies pledged their commitment to collective defense in a declaration ending their summit Wednesday, despite repeated warnings by U.S. President Donald Trump not to come to Europe's help in the event of an attack and renewing his threat to take over Greenland.
· Laura Kayali, Chris Lunday
A timeline of the Iran war and talks aimed at ending it
A group of people stands in shallow water as a cargo ship appears anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP)
· Cara Anna
Iranian officials threaten to assassinate Trump as MoU seemingly falls apart
Iranian officials threaten to assassinate Trump as MoU seemingly falls apartThe Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs -the top stories, clear and concise. Follow us on GoogleUS President Donald Trump attends a working session during the NATO leaders summit at the Bestepe Presidential Compound …
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Will US-Iran MOU collapse amid renewed clashes in Gulf? - analysis
Overnight clashes in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz have angered US President Donald Trump, who is in Ankara for a NATO Summit.
· SETH J. FRANTZMAN
Trump warns US will 'probably strike Iran' on Wednesday night, following recent attacks
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he would "probably hit Iran tonight" during a press conference following the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Trump floats Ukraine Patriot production license ahead of Zelenskyy meeting
ANKARA — U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he would discuss with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy giving Kyiv a license to produce Patriot air defense systems, floating the idea ahead of a bilateral meeting between the two leaders on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara.
· Chris Lunday, Felicia Schwartz
Zelensky In Ankara Still Insistent On Ukraine Joining NATO: 'Alliance For The Future'
President Volodymyr Zelensky is in full court press mode while being present in Ankara for the annual NATO summit, amid Western leaders including President Trump. He has predictably renewed his argument for Ukraine to join the North Atlantic alliance, while also touting some momentum on the battlefield as Russia com…
· Tyler Durden
Typhoon floods and volcano tourism: photos of the day – Wednesday
View image in fullscreenKharkiv, UkraineAn injured man rests on a bench after a five-storey residential building was hit by Russian missilesPhotograph: Carlo Bravo/Anadolu/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenAnkara, TurkeyNato secretary general, Mark Rutte, left, with US president, Donald Trump, and Turkey’s pr…
· Natasha Rees Bloor
Iran signals defiance as Trump fumes over Strait of Hormuz strikes
Tehran, Iran – Iran has insisted on exercising control in the Strait of Hormuz after another flare-up of attacks that prompted United States President Donald Trump to lash out against Iranian leaders.
· Maziar Motamedi
Democrats accuse Graham Platner of trying to put ‘thumb on the scale’ of process to replace him
Maine’s embattled US Senate nominee has faced calls to withdraw after a sexual assault allegation he denies
· Guardian staff
WATCH: Palace: Filipinos want Duterte to answer impeachment allegations than rely on legal technicalities
Filipinos are expecting Vice President Sara Duterte to directly answer the allegations against her rather than rely on legal technicalities, Malacañang said on July 8, 2026, following her appearance at the Senate ahead of the opening of her impeachment trial. Speaking to reporters, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro…
· The Manila Times