SEP 1, 2026
Trump Calls Iran a “Failed Nation” Amid U.S. Strikes
President Donald Trump described the resumed U.S. strikes against Iran as “very limited,” while leaving open the possibility of further military action.
SEP 1, 2026
President Donald Trump described the resumed U.S. strikes against Iran as “very limited,” while leaving open the possibility of further military action.
AUG 29, 2026
President Donald Trump says the U.S. has reached a historic oil agreement with Venezuela, securing majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of proven reserves. The deal could bring major private investment to Venezuela and increase U.S. access to oil.
AUG 28, 2026
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario as “Lake America” for U.S. federal purposes, escalating tensions with Canada.
AUG 23, 2026
Canada will impose new tariffs on U.S. steel, electronics and other products from September 8 after Ottawa and Washington failed to reach a trade deal.
AUG 22, 2026
Canada has suspended trade negotiations with the United States after failing to reach a deal before a Friday deadline, as Washington prepares 50% tariffs on around $28 billion of Canadian goods.
AUG 22, 2026
US President Donald Trump says Washington has “total control” around the Strait of Hormuz as he increases pressure on Iran to agree to a deal. Trump claimed Iran is facing severe economic difficulties, including a lack of funds and soaring inflation, while saying Tehran is not yet ready to accept what he considers the right agreement.
AUG 21, 2026
US President Donald Trump has defended the US approach toward Iran, saying Washington had “no choice” and would make the same decision again to prevent Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
AUG 20, 2026
US President Donald Trump has announced what he called the “most crushing economic operation” ever imposed on a country, targeting Iran with unprecedented economic warfare and isolation.
AUG 20, 2026
US President Donald Trump says the Strait of Hormuz remains open while highlighting the effectiveness of the US naval blockade and rising domestic oil production.
AUG 20, 2026
US President Donald Trump says he expects to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, signalling a possible revival of his first-term diplomatic efforts with Pyongyang.
AUG 18, 2026
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor says bilateral trade has surged from around $20 billion to over $240 billion, with India and the US targeting $500 billion by 2030.
AUG 18, 2026
US President Donald Trump has renewed his proposal to declare the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz a US territory, claiming the United States has total control over the waterway.