State Dept Closes Consulates in Major Overhaul
The US State Department is closing several consulates worldwide, including in Germany and Brazil, as part of a major restructuring.
Category : Diplomacy
Miliband Dodges Trump Criticism Questions in Washington
Ed Miliband avoided questions about his past remarks on Donald Trump during a Washington meeting, focusing on the agenda instead.
Ed Miliband gets 'Miliwatt' nickname ahead of US visit
Ed Miliband arrives in Washington as Foreign Secretary, but his past criticism of Trump and a new nickname 'Miliwatt' may overshadow his diplomatic mission.
Miliband's 5 Rudest Trump Digs Before US Talks
Ed Miliband's past insults of Trump resurface as he meets Rubio in Washington, aiming to repair relations despite his history of harsh criticism.
Miliband urges US to end Iran war to cut prices
Ed Miliband will urge Trump's White House to secure a ceasefire in Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease the cost of living for Brits.
Ed Miliband faces frosty US meeting after Trump attacks
Ed Miliband meets Marco Rubio in Washington DC amid tensions over his past remarks about Donald Trump, focusing on Hormuz, Ukraine, and Gaza.
Hegseth: US military 'locked and loaded' amid Iran deal
Pete Hegseth: US military is 'locked and loaded' as Trump says an Iran peace deal is imminent, with regional talks due Monday amid maximum pressure.
Trump claims Iran on cusp of nuclear deal after cancelling
Trump says Iran is on the brink of a denuclearisation deal after he cancelled a "massive attack", saying Gulf allies asked him to call it off.
Trump cancels Iran attack, claims nuclear deal near
Donald Trump says Iran is close to a nuclear deal after he cancelled a planned 'massive attack', claiming allies including Saudi Arabia and the UAE asked him to hold off.
Trump names countries that asked him to call off Iran strike
President Trump said Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and Iran asked him to call off a massive strike on Iran, saying a deal on Hormuz was possible.
Iran brands Trump a 'fool' over hollow threats
Iranian media branded President Donald Trump a 'fool' after he claimed Middle East allies had reached the parameters of a deal; Tehran denied it.
Iran: every threat real and credible as Trump cancels
Iran's acting defence minister said Tehran sees every threat as 'real and credible', including psychological warfare, after Trump called off military strikes.
Iran says it shot down US drone and fired on F-35 amid Strait of Hormuz strikes
Iran's IRGC says it shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone and fired on an F-35 after American strikes in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran to boycott World Cup draw over US visa denial for federation president
Iran will boycott the World Cup draw in Washington after the US denied a visa to federation president Mehdi Taj, citing an unrelated decision.
Israel intensifies deadly Gaza bombardment ahead of ceasefire talks
Israel's deadly bombardment of Gaza intensifies ahead of ceasefire talks, with about 300 killed this week and a proposed deal under consideration.
Moldovan President Warns Lopsided Peace Deal Would Embolden Putin
Moldova's president warns that a peace deal favouring either side would embolden Putin and lead to further aggression in Europe.
John Major 'shouted at' by Irish minister in 1992, records show
Declassified documents reveal a 1992 clash between John Major and Irish minister Padraig Flynn over security cooperation and Northern Ireland talks.
Thousands sign petition after US ambassador nominee jokes about Iceland becoming 52nd state
Thousands in Iceland sign petition after US ambassador nominee Billy Long jokes about Iceland becoming the 52nd state; he later apologised.
Dimbleby criticises King Charles's US state visit as 'embarrassment'
David Dimbleby criticises King Charles's US state visit as an 'embarrassment', questioning the timing amid Middle East conflict and Trump's past remarks about the UK.
Israeli protests escalate as Netanyahu dismisses defence minister
Tens of thousands protest after Netanyahu fires defence minister over judicial overhaul plans, sparking crisis.
Raila Odinga, Kenyan opposition leader, dies aged 80 in India
Raila Odinga, who ran for Kenya's presidency five times, dies aged 80 in India after a cardiac arrest, prompting national mourning and tributes.
Vance questions Pentagon's 'rosy' Iran war briefings to Trump, report alleges
Vice-President JD Vance reportedly questions whether Pentagon briefings to Trump on Iran war are accurate, with concerns over missile stocks and future threats.
Trump intensifies Iran threats and announces new tariffs
Trump announces 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran as White House threatens lethal force amid largest protests since 2009.
Europe Demands Role in Ukraine Peace Talks Amid Reported US-Russia Plan
European ministers demand a role in Ukraine peace talks as a reported US-Russian plan emerges, and Russia threatens legal action over frozen assets.
James Van Der Beek, Dawson’s Creek star, dies aged 48
James Van Der Beek, known for Dawson’s Creek, has died aged 48 after a battle with bowel cancer. Tributes have come from fellow actors.
George Santos under investigation over prediction market bets
George Santos faces a federal investigation over betting on his own attendance at Trump's State of the Union speech, reports say.
Trump hails 'great progress' but no Ukraine deal after Alaska summit with Putin
Trump and Putin met in Alaska, with Trump claiming progress but no deal on Ukraine. Critics accuse him of theatre and capitulation.
Trump warns UK against China trade as Starmer hails Beijing progress
Trump says UK-China business ties 'very dangerous' as Starmer visits Beijing; UK officials reject warning.
Starmer dismisses Trump's Churchill jibe as UK public backs cautious Iran stance
Keir Starmer remains unmoved by Trump's 'not Winston Churchill' insult, with public opinion and shifting presidential moods bolstering his cautious Iran stance.
Maduro offers 'serious talks' with Trump on drug trafficking and oil
Venezuela's Maduro proposes talks with Trump on drug trafficking and offers US access to oil reserves, in a shift of tone amid military tensions.
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