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US President Donald Trump has warned that Washington “hasn't even started destroying what's left in Iran”, signalling a potential escalation in attacks on infrastructure as efforts continue to restore energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Cuban government said Thursday it would release 2,010 prisoners in a move that comes while the Trump administration puts extreme pressure on the island’s government with a suffocating oil blockade.
Washington/Cairo: US President Donald Trump said America “hasn’t even started destroying what’s left in Iran”, reiterating vows to increase the ferocity of attacks on its infrastructure, as dozens of countries sought ways to restart vital energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
State media said the bridge, located near Karaj west of Tehran, was hit while people were under the structure and along the riverbank. Witness videos shared online showed smoke rising around the bridge and several explosions as people ran for cover. The attack matters because it appears to have struck a civilian inf…
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to destroy Iran's bridges and power plants, saying the "New Regime leadership knows what has to be done, and has to be done, FAST!" in a Truth Social post.
U.S. President Donald Trump delivers an address from the White House in Washington on April 1. © Pool/Reuters
French President Emmanuel Macron shakes hands with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung during their meeting at the Blue House in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, April 3, 2026. (Jung Yeon-je/Pool Photo via AP)
Over 100 US experts warn that strikes on civilian infrastructure in Iran may violate international law
Iranian foreign minister criticises security council vote on military protection for shipping in the strait a ‘provocative action’
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
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Trade Minister Don Farrell has vowed to fight the 100 per cent tariffs slapped on Australian-made pharmaceuticals by the Trump administration, as Health Minister Mark Butler promised to protect the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme from attacks by US lawmakers.
The administration of Donald Trump has moved to impose a blanket 25 percent tariff on finished goods containing significant amounts of steel, aluminum and copper, prompting South Korea’s home appliance makers to assess the potential fallout.
Efectivos de las fuerzas de seguridad israelíes y rescatistas inspeccionan un lugar alcanzado por un misil iraní en Petah Tikva, Israel, el 2 de abril de 2026. (AP Foto/Ohad Zwigenberg)
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked the Army’s top uniformed officer, Gen. Randy George, to step down as the United States wages a war against Iran.
The narrow, bending waterway in the Persian Gulf is a key trade route between the Middle East and the rest of the world, with global impact. It links crude oil producers in the Middle East to key markets in Asia, Europe, North America and beyond, with around 20% of the world’s traded crude oil, and a similar share o…
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For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
President Donald Trump arrives to speak about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)
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Donald Trump is believed to have been frustrated with Pam Bondi for months. (AP: Evan Vucci)
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt pointed the finger at former President Joe Biden Thursday for the “hard time” her predecessor, Karine Jean-Pierre, had in the role.
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Attorney General Pam Bondi listens during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
A now hiring sign sits on the side of the road in Garland, Texas, Monday, March 23, 2026. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
President Donald Trump arrives from the Blue Room to speak about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, Pool)
Washington head coach Tina Langley reacts to play in the first half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament against South Dakota State, Friday, March 20, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Snark really is all that President Trump’s critics have left. They greet his every utterance, whether made in the flesh or on Truth Social, with instant sarcastic derision. Their cliquish cynicism was on full display during Trump’s address to the nation on the Iran War Wednesday night.
Beijing: In between NASA astronauts blasting off for the moon, Anthony Albanese’s prime-time appeal to keep calm and carry on, and Donald Trump’s threat to bomb Iran “back to the Stone Ages”, you might’ve missed that China has devised a plan for peace in our time.
US President Donald Trump has removed Attorney General Pam Bondi – a longtime ally and fierce defender of his administration – from her post as America’s top law enforcement officer.
SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's ambassador to China has briefed the Chinese ruling party on the results of Pyongyang's recent ruling party congress, a Chinese party department's website showed Friday.
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US president renews threats that Iran accept an immediate deal ‘before there is nothing left’ following a double strike on the B1 bridge
HAVANA (AP) — The Cuban government said Thursday it had pardoned 2,010 people at the same time the Trump administration has placed extreme pressure on the government and suffocated the island with an oil blockade.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — US President Donald Trump's White House ballroom won final planning approval on Thursday, but construction remains in limbo following a court order that he needs congressional approval.
Donald Trump delivers an address to the United States about the Iran war. (Reuters: Alex Brandon)
Drone-maker backed by Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr tries to win contracts with Gulf countries protected by US
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was adamant Thursday that Pam Bondi’s handling of government files related to sex predator Jeffrey Epstein did not play a role in President Trump’s decision to fire her.
Pentagon officials are not offering a reason for the general's departure. (AP: Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
US President Donald Trump has fired Attorney General Pam Bondi, who was accused of mishandling the release of files related to disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris was mocked by critics after she rebuked President Trump’s address to the nation on Iran Wednesday evening — which she refused to watch.
A senior official of US President Donald Trump's administration said Thursday that South Korea's investment projects in the United States will be announced "over the coming weeks."
US President Donald Trump on Thursday stepped up pressure on Iran to make a deal with the United States to end the Middle East war "before it is too late," a day after he warned that the US will hit the Islamic Republic "extremely hard" over the next two to three weeks.
US President Donald Trump's administration said Wednesday it will impose 50 percent tariffs on steel, aluminum and copper imports based on their "full value" paid by US customers in America rather than "artificially low" foreign prices.
Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks with reporters during a news conference at the Department of Justice, Nov. 19, 2025, in Washington, as Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, listens. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, file)