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In rare acknowledgment of intelligence operations, North Korea vows to make ‘radical’ upgrade to address a weakness

The astonishing development comes after the FIFA chief allowed Trump to crash Spain’s World Cup final celebrations.

US president to renew trade war after Supreme Court threw out reciprocal duties

Tehran (AFP) – The United States is "taking over" the Strait of Hormuz and will be paid for protecting it, US President Donald Trump declared on Monday, as Washington and Tehran once again fought over the vital waterway.

The region enters a fragile pause — with diplomacy, deterrence and nuclear risk back at the center

In his second term, the US president has confirmed his intention to distance the country from the 'Western collective.' Beijing and Moscow are both hoping to overturn the global order with Trump's help, writes Le Monde columnist Alain Frachon.

Amid a deluge of diplomatic cliches, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping have quietly sent a message to millions across the West.

The leaders of the world's two superpowers were all smiles for the cameras during the US president's visit to Beijing.

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was once considered one of President Trump’s closest European allies. Their friendship now appears in danger.

China criticized the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports along the Strait of Hormuz, saying the move was dangerous, even as a sanctioned Chinese vessel managed to transit through the critical shipping route on Tuesday.

The pontiff is visiting four countries across the continent from April 13 to 23, with a focus on issues including peace and the family

Despite Donald Trump's ultimatum, Tehran does not appear willing to reopen the maritime passage, which is of strategic importance for the global economy. The regime has made the strait a tool of national sovereignty and is even considering charging for passage once the conflict is over.