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Trump’s latest attack on the US ‘deep state’ and China is a sign that he’s planning to prepare for the worst in America’s November elections, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley
The Trump administration has announced it will not move forward with a controversial fund intended to support individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riot. The decision came after significant pressure and backlash, including from within the Republican Party.
US President Donald Trump has confirmed 'very good' talks to end combat with Iran, leading to a delay in US strikes and a rise in markets, though Iran denies these discussions, outlines 'red lines' for peace, and continues its strikes, even firing rockets at Israel and mocking Trump.
Iran’s regime has spent years making plans to cope without its leadership and built a defence designed to survive and draw the US into a unwinnable ground war, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley
The killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader could be a blow for democracy – but there are many groups poised to fight for the future of the country, writes World Affairs Editor Sam Kiley
The conflict has had broad ramifications for the globe, including in the Indo-Pacific region, with Japanese officials emphasizing that "Ukraine today could be East Asia tomorrow."
An opinion piece suggests that Russian President Vladimir Putin's request for peace talks should be viewed as a sign of weakness, advocating for continued pressure.
Following President Trump's decision to pause US naval escorts in the Strait of Hormuz, Tehran celebrated the move as a victory, while Iran's foreign ministry reiterated its demand for a fair and comprehensive agreement to resolve the Gulf conflict.
President Trump and Tehran continue to exchange threats, with Trump having postponed his ultimatum to destroy Iran's energy grid amid mediation efforts. This has led to a sharp fall in European gas prices and increased speculation about a potential US-Iran nuclear deal after Trump indicated an agreement was made.
Zelensky is tired, defiant, misses his family and may not run again as Ukraine’s president but first Ukraine has to win peace, Ukraine’s president tells the world of trouble podcast with World affairs editor Sam Kiley
Israel and America have attacked Iran without provocation – the consequences will be dire, as World Affairs Editor Sam Kiley reports
An analysis suggests that despite anger with Netanyahu, the Trump administration is unlikely to break with Israel's far right, citing deep roots of supporters within the US administration.
A shooter has been charged with attempted murder of President Trump following an incident at a Washington correspondents' dinner. Witnesses described panic after gunshots were fired during the event.
Just when the US-Israeli war on Iran looked like it couldn’t get any more awkward, even Donald Trump has been left dismayed by Benjamin Netanyahu’s targeting of Iranian gas fields. Why?
In an exclusive interview with The Independent’s World affairs editor Sam Kiley, Volodymyr Zelensky said his country may be left more vulnerable but that the lesson of Iran is that he needs weapons…
Sam Kiley reports from Ukraine’s fortress belt in Pavlohrad and Izium in eastern Ukraine on the dramatic effect of switching off the Starlink satellite network used by Russian forces