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Vibes war? Trump pitches Iran conflict on 'feeling'

Vibes war? Trump pitches Iran conflict on 'feeling'

Donald Trump has plunged the United States into its most significant conflict in decades over a "feeling." It's not his political opponents saying this, but the White House itself. Throughout the first week of the war with Iran, the US president has prioritized impulse and emotion

US, Ecuador carry out joint anti-drug strikes

US and Ecuadoran forces conducted joint strikes inside Ecuador as part of ongoing operations to combat drug trafficking in the South American country, according to a statement by US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM). The statement posted to X said SOUTHCOM Commander General Francis Donovan, at the order of Pentagon chief Pete

Cuba 'next' on agenda, after Iran: Trump

Cuba 'next' on agenda, after Iran: Trump

President Donald Trump said Friday Cuba was next on his agenda after Iran, predicting that the communist-run island, crippled by a US energy blockade, is "gonna fall pretty soon." "They want to make a deal so badly," Trump told CNN in a phone interview, a

Trump's Iran war violates international law, experts say

Trump's Iran war violates international law, experts say

The United States insists it attacked Iran to curb "direct threats" from the Islamic republic, but legal experts say the dangers cited by Washington do not justify war under international law. US and Israeli forces launched a massive air campaign against Iran on February 28, with Washington saying

Spanish PM says 'cooperation' with US should prevail over 'confrontation'

Spanish PM says 'cooperation' with US should prevail over 'confrontation'

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said Friday that "loyal cooperation" should prevail over "confrontation" in relations with the United States after tensions over Madrid's opposition to Washington's use of its bases against Iran. Relations should take place "with respect, in a

Trump demands unconditional surrender from Iran, mentions regime change

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump has said he will accept nothing less from Iran than unconditional surrender, according to a social media post on Friday morning. “There will be no deal with Iran except unconditional surrender!” the president wrote on Truth Social. He also wrote about the selection of

US, Venezuela restore ties as Washington pushes for minerals access

US, Venezuela restore ties as Washington pushes for minerals access

Venezuela and the United States are restoring diplomatic ties, the two countries announced Thursday, in a new sign of thawing relations after Washington ousted former president Nicolas Maduro. The announcement came as US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum wrapped up a two-day trip to Venezuela, part of US President Donald