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US Vice-President JD Vance traveled to Budapest to support Prime Minister Viktor Orban ahead of a tightly contested election, with polls showing Orban trailing opposition leader Peter Magyar. Trump endorsed Orban, and Vance accused the EU of interference, while US envoy Andrew Puzder denied meddling.
President Donald Trump has pledged to make America's federal nature reserves 'beautiful again,' but critics warn that proposed budget cuts and executive orders favoring energy production could threaten national parks and public lands. With over 600 million acres at stake, the balance between conservation and resource extraction is under scrutiny.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has started receiving third-country nationals deported from the US, with the first group of 15 arriving in Kinshasa. The temporary arrangement, funded by Washington, aligns with broader US efforts to secure a peace deal and access to Congolese minerals.
Minneapolis released video contradicting ICE's account of a January shooting involving two Venezuelan men, leading to suspensions of two federal officers and dropped charges. The footage also fuels broader concerns about federal agents' conduct during Operation Metro Surge, as documented in a new FRONTLINE/ProPublica film.
The US Supreme Court has cleared the way for the dismissal of Steve Bannon's contempt of Congress conviction, sending the case back to a lower court. The move follows the Trump administration's request to drop the case, citing 'interests of justice.' Bannon had already served his four-month prison sentence.
President Trump has threatened Iran with military action if a deal isn't reached by Tuesday's deadline, while negotiations continue through Pakistani intermediaries. Iran has rejected current proposals, and UK officials have criticized Trump's rhetoric as the conflict escalates.
Two Democratic US House members visited Cuba to witness the effects of the US energy blockade, meeting with President Miguel Díaz-Canel and calling for a permanent resolution. Their trip highlighted fuel shortages, blackouts, and deteriorating conditions, while both nations acknowledged ongoing high-level talks.
China has joined Pakistan in presenting a five-point plan to end the Iran war, as Beijing steps up its Middle East diplomacy. The United States, however, appears unenthusiastic about China's mediation efforts. China's foreign minister has been in contact with regional leaders, pushing for peace talks and warning against actions that could escalate the conflict.
US special forces rescued two airmen after their F-15E was shot down over Iran, with the pilot recovered quickly and the second airman extracted after a multi-day search. The CIA ran a deception campaign to mislead Iranian search teams, while US forces destroyed two transport planes to prevent capture. The operation involved hundreds of troops and dozens of aircraft, with some reports of a strike on an IRGC headquarters.
Axios reports that the U.S. and Iran are negotiating a potential 45-day ceasefire through Pakistani, Egyptian, and Turkish mediators, with a two-phase deal under discussion. The talks come amid heightened tensions, including Iran's rejection of a shorter ceasefire proposal and ongoing military hostilities.
The Democratic Republic of Congo has agreed to temporarily host migrants deported from the US, with the first group of around 15 Latin American migrants arriving in Kinshasa. The Trump administration has struck similar deals with at least seven other African nations, spending over $40 million on such deportations.
US President Donald Trump has issued a new ultimatum to Iran, threatening to destroy its power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened by Tuesday evening. Iran has dismissed the threats, with officials vowing retaliation and regional tensions continuing to escalate.
President Donald Trump's Easter Sunday social media post threatening to bomb Iranian infrastructure drew sharp criticism from Democratic lawmakers, with several calling for his removal via the 25th Amendment. The post, which included profanity and invoked Allah, was described by critics as 'unhinged' and 'disgusting,' while Republicans remained largely silent. The threat comes amid an ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran that has led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and rising global oil prices.
US President Donald Trump has issued a new 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, demanding it make a deal or open the Strait of Hormuz or face severe consequences. Iran has rejected the threat, and both sides continue military operations, including downed aircraft and strikes on economic targets, as regional conflict intensifies.
US and Iranian forces are competing to recover a missing American crew member after an F-15 fighter jet was shot down over Iran. US special forces reportedly rescued one of two crew members, while Iran claims it downed the aircraft and is offering a reward for the capture of the remaining airman. The incident adds to tensions in a war that began with US-Israeli strikes on Iran more than a month ago.
President Donald Trump has proposed a $1.5 trillion defense budget for fiscal year 2027, a 42% increase over the current year, marking the largest expansion in military spending since World War II. The proposal includes funding for the Golden Dome missile defense system and cuts of 10% to non-defense programs, and comes as the US war with Iran continues.
As the US-Israeli war with Iran approaches its sixth week, President Donald Trump and his administration have offered a series of shifting deadlines, raising questions about the conflict's trajectory. Analysts say the changing timelines may reflect evolving objectives, domestic political pressures, and strategic ambiguity, while experts warn that a swift end to hostilities appears unlikely in the near term.
Cuba's government has announced the pardon of 2,010 prisoners as a 'humanitarian and sovereign gesture' during Holy Week, the second such amnesty this year. The move follows intensified US pressure, including an oil blockade, and coincides with talks between Havana and Washington.
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing up to 100% tariffs on patented pharmaceuticals imported into the US, aiming to bring manufacturing home and lower drug prices. Companies that move operations to the US or agree to pricing deals can see reduced or zero tariffs. Australia has resisted pressure to change its drug pricing scheme, while countries like the UK, EU, Japan, and South Korea have negotiated lower rates.
Russia's Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev announced a second oil shipment to Cuba, following a tanker delivery that broke through the US blockade. Cuba has faced severe energy shortages since January, exacerbated by the US military operation in Venezuela and subsequent sanctions. The US allowed the first shipment for humanitarian reasons, with President Trump saying he had 'no problem' with the delivery.