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President Trump has ordered a substantial reduction in joint US-South Korea military exercises, citing his 'very good relationship' with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. South Korea's defence ministry said the drills would proceed as scheduled, while a Republican lawmaker expressed hope the curtailment is temporary.
Israel's national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, has called for the killing of 30 to 40 Palestinians in Gaza nightly, remarks that have drawn sharp condemnation from German officials and Jewish and Protestant leaders. Ben-Gvir made the comments in a podcast interview with a former Israeli captive, advocating for targeted killings beyond immediate threats.
US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, calling them costly and a 'hostile' signal to North Korea. The announcement came as the exercises, which South Korea said would proceed as scheduled, were set to begin this week.
President Donald Trump announced that the United States will reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his relationship with North Korea's Kim Jong Un and Seoul's refusal to support US efforts in Iran. The annual Ulchi Freedom Shield drills were shortened from 11 days to five, drawing reactions from allies and analysts while North Korea dismissed the move as still provocative.
As the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding set to expire on Monday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for ending the war from a position of strength, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said no decision has been made to restart negotiations. The US is preparing intensified sanctions, and analysts note Iran's increased leverage.
Formula 1 resumed with the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, where Lando Norris secured victory for McLaren, while Max Verstappen crashed on the opening lap. The race marked Zandvoort's farewell, with organizers suggesting it could serve as an alternative venue amid Middle East disruptions affecting the 2026 and 2027 calendars.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains severely restricted, with Iranian oil exports largely blocked by a US naval blockade while rivals use covert methods to keep crude flowing. Experts describe a stalemate where both sides face limits, but Iran's political resilience and military capabilities may allow it to outlast American pressure.
Iran and Oman are advancing plans for a temporary joint shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz and a mine-clearing project, as US President Donald Trump threatens to claim the strait as US territory. Iranian officials stress the talks are separate from any decision on reopening the waterway, which remains largely closed amid ongoing conflict.
President Donald Trump has vowed an intensified economic campaign against Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaling unprecedented measures as soon as next week. Options include secondary sanctions on Chinese refiners and banks, while Iran’s key oil trade with China and ties to neighboring countries complicate enforcement. Officials and analysts outline the scale of existing sanctions and the constraints on further pressure.
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly declared the Strait of Hormuz an 'American territory' amid a naval blockade and escalating tensions with Iran. While Trump asserts total control, international law experts and Iranian officials dismiss the claim as legally and practically impossible, as the waterway remains a critical global chokepoint.
Iran executed two men on Sunday in connection with January anti-government protests, with authorities accusing them of acting as agents of Israel and the US. The executions come amid a surge in the number of executions since the start of the Middle East war in February.
Iranian authorities revealed on Saturday that three pilots captured by Qatari forces during the Middle East war are still being held, urging their release. A senior military official called for the pilots to be transferred to a land hospital, citing poor physical condition.
The UAE has accused Iran of attacking an Abu Dhabi National Oil Company vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the third such incident in less than a week. The UAE Foreign Ministry called on Tehran to halt attacks and fully reopen the waterway, while Iran has rejected the accusations. The incident underscores heightened tensions in the region since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran in late February.
The US is preparing new economic measures against Iran, with President Donald Trump saying Tehran wants a deal but is not ready for the right one. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hinted at unprecedented sanctions, while Trump dismissed the importance of the conflict ending before midterm elections, and Iranian media rejected his inflation claims.
President Donald Trump has declared the Strait of Hormuz an 'American territory' and threatened to formally annex it after defeating Iran, escalating tensions in a conflict approaching six months. Iran has rejected the claim, insisting the waterway's status remains under its authority, while shipping data shows traffic still well below pre-war levels.
US President Donald Trump said he will make the Strait of Hormuz a US territory 'pretty soon' and warned of economic consequences for any country helping Iran, while Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister insisted the waterway will remain Iranian and blockade enforcement will continue until the US accepts defeat.
Washington has announced an unprecedented push to isolate Iran's economy, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pledging to sever every economic lifeline of the 'tyrannical regime.' Iran has vowed to shut down Gulf oil exports if the pressure continues, as diplomatic efforts and a crisis in the Strait of Hormuz deepen.
Iran's embassy in Nigeria has called for truth, accountability and justice over the reported deaths of 168 children in a missile strike on a school in Minab, an attack it attributes to US forces. The statement marked 168 days since the start of the conflict, with the embassy urging the international community to uphold humanitarian law and investigate attacks on civilians.
The Pentagon has circulated a questionnaire to NATO allies asking whether they have publicly supported US foreign policy priorities, as part of a review that could reduce American forces in Europe. The document, obtained by Al Jazeera, also inquires about restrictions on US base access and alignment with the 'NATO 3.0' concept, prompting concerns among allies and former officials about politicizing military posture.
The US Treasury paid its highest borrowing costs in a quarter of a century at its latest 30-year bond auction, as investors demanded a heavy premium on long-term government debt over inflation and fiscal concerns. A Treasury plan to double bond buybacks gave markets a brief reprieve, but yields quickly climbed again. Stocks were mixed globally, while the White House pressed an economic campaign against Iran.