Trump keeps us up in the air with his hints of what’s coming in a new batch of UFO files - AP News

Trump keeps us up in the air with his hints of what’s coming in a new batch of UFO files  AP News

Iran says US has responded to its latest peace proposal

Before reviewing the proposal on Saturday, US President Donald Trump said he could not imagine it "would be acceptable".

US Department of Justice loses a quarter of its lawyers

Thousands have quit or been fired since Trump returned to office with an agenda focused on immigrants and enemies

Search underway for two U.S. soldiers missing in Morocco

A U.S. defense official said the pair, in the North African nation for a training exercise, were last seen near sea cliffs and were not conducting training at the time.

By Michelle Boorstein, Alex Horton

Iran says US military operation 'impossible' as Trump mulls peace proposal

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said that the US faced a choice between a 'bad deal' or an 'impossible operation' in Iran, a few hours after Donald Trump brought up the 'possibility' of resuming airstrikes, without giving any details.

Marco Rubio to visit Rome, reportedly to ‘thaw’ US relations with Italy

US secretary of state will be in Italian capital on Thursday and Friday, the one-year anniversary of Pope Leo’s papacy US secretary of state Marco Rubio will travel to Rome this week, a visit reportedly aimed at thawing frosty relations with the Italian government and the Vatican. Rubio will be in the Italian capital on Thursday and Friday, which will also mark the one-year anniversary of the papacy of Pope Leo, the first US-born pontiff. Continue reading...

By Angela Giuffrida in Rome

Examining NATO: Inside the ‘commitment gap’ as US carries alliance deterrence

Trump pressures NATO allies to boost defense spending as experts describe a decades-long commitment gap between political promises and military capability.

US to cut troops in Germany as Iran war spat deepens

US-German relations are straining as a spat deepens between President Trump and Chancellor Merz over the war on Iran.

Trump says he is likely to reject Iran peace proposal as Tehran has 'not yet paid a big enough price'

The U.S. and Iran appear no closer to ending a war that has disrupted energy supplies, roiled world markets and raised fears about a global economic downturn.

Two-thirds of Americans say US is heading in wrong direction, poll finds

US President Donald Trump's disapproval rating has risen to 62%, a record high, while two-thirds of Americans believe the country is heading in the wrong direction.

By Ulyana Krychkovska,KATERYNA TYSHCHENKO

How can China best profit from Trump’s latest rift with traditional US allies?

Donald Trump’s latest attacks on US allies in Europe – including the order to withdraw troops from Germany and threats to do the same in Italy and Spain – may help to relieve the pressure on China. For now, Beijing’s priority should be to deny the US the chance to “redirect attention towards China” and let Washington’s own actions do the work, some analysts have argued. Trump has escalated his attacks on European allies in his second term, threatening to quit Nato over their refusal to suppor...

By Alyssa Chen

US President Trump says not likely to accept Iranian proposal

US President Donald Trump said Saturday he was going to review a new Iranian peace proposal but said he doubted it would be acceptable, saying that Tehran had "not yet paid a big enough price". Trump’s comments came after Iran's Tasnim and Fars news agencies said Tehran had submitted a 14-point proposal to mediator Pakistan. France 24 Correspondent Reza Sayah reports from Tehran.

By FRANCE24

I’m a historian. The Founding Fathers didn’t want a Christian nation, so how did we get here?

This long-standing debate over the founders’ religious intentions has gained renewed intensity with the approaching 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4

By Peter Smith

Trump says he is reviewing Iran's latest plan for peace, but 'can't imagine it would be acceptable'

President Donald Trump. Chris Jackson/Getty Images Tehran has sent Donald Trump a 14-point proposal to end the US-Iran war. The president said he would review it, but doubted it would be acceptable. Oil prices have soared since the start of the war in February. Iran has submitted a response to a US plan to end the war between the two countries, and President Donald Trump says he is reviewing it. Guarantees of non-aggression, the withdrawal of US military forces from the areas surrounding Ir...

US is oil supplier of last resort as Hormuz disruptions worsen

Iran’s new 30-day offer to US and a bunch of conditions. Will this peace plan win over Trump?

Iran Guards say US options are ‘impossible’ military operation or ‘bad deal’ - The Straits Times

Iran Guards say US options are ‘impossible’ military operation or ‘bad deal’  The Straits Times

He rescued Trump from one assassination attempt, now has to answer for another

Sean Curran earned the president’s trust but faces questions about whether he can implement necessary changes.

Iran says US faces choice between 'impossible' military operation, 'bad deal'; Trump mulls peace proposal

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on Sunday said the United States faced a choice between an “impossible” military operation or a “bad deal” with Tehran, after US President Donald Trump disparaged Iran’s latest peace proposal. Negotiations between the two countries have been deadlocked since a ceasefire, brokered by Pakistan, came into effect on April 8, with only one round of direct peace talks held in Islamabad so far. Iran’s Tasnim and Fars news agencies reported that Tehran had submitted a 14-p...

By none@none.com (AFP)

2 US Troops Go Missing During Joint Military Exercise In Morocco

US, Moroccan and other partner forces have launched coordinated search-and-rescue operations to find the service members

JBIC, commercial banks to lend 2.2B dollars for U.S. investment

The total investment will reach $36 billion, with the planned loans to be the first tranche of investment in three U.S.-based projects.

Trump says he is likely to reject peace proposal as Iran has 'not yet paid a big enough price'

NATO, top Republicans question US troop withdrawal from Germany - The Jakarta Post

NATO, top Republicans question US troop withdrawal from Germany  The Jakarta Post

Poland's prime minister condemns NATO 'disintegration' as Trump says US will further reduce troop presence in Europe - The Kyiv Independent

Poland's prime minister condemns NATO 'disintegration' as Trump says US will further reduce troop presence in Europe  The Kyiv Independent

Trump says US not likely to accept new Iran peace proposal - Khaleej Times

Trump says US not likely to accept new Iran peace proposal  Khaleej Times

Germany puts on brave face with US drawdown likely to cross 5,000

Germany appeared to play down the reports of an expanded drawdown of U.S. troops from the country Saturday, amid an escalating dispute between President Donald Trump and Chancellor...

US keeps Thailand on IP Watch List while urging legal reforms - Nation Thailand

US keeps Thailand on IP Watch List while urging legal reforms  Nation Thailand

Atiku to visit US over Nigeria’s insecurity, governance concerns

Former VP Atiku Abubakar plans a US visit to draw international attention to Nigeria’s worsening insecurity, economic hardship, and governance issues. Read More: https://punchng.com/atiku-to-visit-us-over-nigerias-insecurity-governance-concerns/

By Punch Newspapers

Atiku to visit US over insecurity, bad economy, governance – Aide

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, says his planned engagement with policy and institutional stakeholders in the United States will centre on Nigeria’s worsening security, economic, and governance challenges. The post Atiku to visit US over insecurity, bad economy, governance – Aide appeared first on Vanguard News.

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Iran war: Trump's most expensive economic mistake for Europe - Tehran Times

Iran war: Trump's most expensive economic mistake for Europe  Tehran Times

The withdrawal of American troops from Germany was "expected" (German minister) - Seneweb

The withdrawal of American troops from Germany was "expected" (German minister)  Seneweb