Donald Trump
Trump Announces “Massive” Greenland Oil and Mineral Exploration
Trump says “massive” oil, gas and mineral exploration will begin in Greenland, but has provided no projects, companies or timetable. Greenland controls its resources and stopped issuing new petroleum licences in 2021.
Republicans Break With Trump Over Russian Diesel Deal
Trump wants Russian diesel to help lower American fuel prices before the midterms. But six Republican senators have joined Democrats in demanding he scrap the agreement, accusing the White House of undermining sanctions and offering Putin a financial lifeline.
Trump Reopens Door to Kim Jong Un as Asia Trip Nears
Trump has again raised the prospect of meeting Kim Jong Un during his November Asia trip. Another summit could reopen diplomacy, but Pyongyang now rejects denuclearisation as a condition for talks and enters any negotiation from a stronger position.
Trump Claims Russia and Ukraine Agreed to Energy Ceasefire
Donald Trump claims Russia and Ukraine have agreed to stop attacking energy infrastructure. Kyiv says it will comply if Moscow reciprocates, but Russian strikes reportedly continued and the Kremlin has not confirmed the agreement.
North Korea Launches Multiple Ballistic Missiles After Seoul’s Hypersonic Test
North Korea has launched multiple ballistic missiles towards the sea off its eastern coast, conducting its fourth missile test within a month
Ukraine Offers Reciprocal Halt to Energy Strikes on Russia
Ukraine has offered to stop attacking Russian oil refineries if Moscow ends strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure. Zelensky says any energy ceasefire must be reciprocal, monitored and backed by credible guarantees.
Riyadh Airport Attack Kills 12 and Injures More Than 300
A missile attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport killed 12 people and injured 309, forcing flight suspensions and raising the possibility of US involvement in Saudi operations against the Houthis.
US Sanctions International Criminal Court in Unprecedented Escalation
The United States has sanctioned the International Criminal Court as an institution, threatening its access to banks, technology and dollar transactions. The unprecedented escalation follows disputes over ICC investigations involving American and Israeli officials.
Washington Reverses Course and Opens Door to Russian Diesel
Washington has temporarily eased restrictions on Russian diesel after Trump reached a supply agreement with Putin. The reversal seeks to lower fuel prices before the US midterms but raises questions about Ukraine policy and the credibility of American sanctions.
Trump Rules Out Iran Strikes Before US Midterm Elections
Trump says the US will not attack Iran before the November 3 midterms, citing productive talks with Tehran. The pause removes the immediate threat of a new offensive but leaves the blockade, nuclear dispute and prospect of post-election escalation intact.