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Trump turns on Meloni, says he is 'shocked' by Italian leader

Trump turns on Meloni, says he is 'shocked' by Italian leader

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni ​lacks courage and has let Washington down, U.S. President Donald Trump told an Italian newspaper on Tuesday, delivering a ‌blunt public rebuke to one of his closest European allies. Meloni had been a vociferous supporter of Trump, but she distanced herse

US blockade on Iran applies to ships of all nations: CENTCOM

US blockade on Iran applies to ships of all nations: CENTCOM

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the ongoing blockade on Iranian ports is being enforced against vessels of all nations entering or leaving Iran’s coastal areas. In a statement, CENTCOM said the operation is being carried out “impartially” and includes US Navy guided-missile

Trump and Modi stress need to keep Strait of Hormuz open in call

Trump and Modi stress need to keep Strait of Hormuz open in call

US President Donald Trump ​and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed ‌the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and secure in a call on Tuesday, ​Modi said in a post on X. The ​call between the two leaders lasted nearly ⁠40 minutes, Indian media, which first reported ​the cal

US hosts rare Israel-Lebanon talks, progress unclear

US hosts rare Israel-Lebanon talks, progress unclear

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted the first direct talks between Israel and Lebanon in decades on ​Tuesday and both sides said they held positive discussions although it was not immediately clear if they agreed to a framework for peace. The meeting marked a rare encounter between representa

US-Iran talks could resume this week: Trump

US-Iran talks could resume this week: Trump

US President Donald Trump has said a second round of talks between the United States and Iran could resume within days. In a phone call with The New York Post, Trump said a second round of talks with Iran “could be happening over next two days.” He initially indicated the discussions

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