US Urged to Broaden Central Asia Playbook as C5+1 Summit Moves to White House
Call for Washington to deepen economic ties with Central Asia beyond energy focus
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Iran’s Khamenei Issues Ultimatum to Trump as Tensions Rise
Iran’s leader rules out talks unless Washington changes policy on Israel and regional forces, as tensions rise after US strikes and worsening regional instability
Trump Claims Pakistan Is Testing Nuclear Weapons, Defends US Nuclear Trials
In an interview with CBS’ 60 Minutes, Trump reiterated that the United States must restart testing to keep pace with global rivals
Trump Orders Resumption of U.S. Nuclear Weapons Testing, Drawing Global Alarm
President Trump instructs the Pentagon to restart nuclear tests for the first time since 1992, prompting warnings from experts and strong reactions from Russia, China and U.S. lawmakers
China and US Reach Economic Consensus on TikTok, Tariffs and Rare Earths After Xi–Trump Talks
Beijing says both sides agreed on key trade issues, including TikTok and tariff reductions, as rare-earth export controls and port fees are paused for one year
Trump and Xi Seal One-Year Trade Pact as US Cuts China Tariffs to 47%
Taiwan was not raised during the discussions
Trump Announces End to Gaza War
Thousands celebrated the homecoming of Palestinian prisoners
All Israeli Hostages Freed in Gaza
Red Cross is currently on the way to receive more hostages
Trump Says US Aims to Help China Despite New Tariff Measures
His comments came as Washington prepares to introduce new tariffs
Trump’s Granddaughter Posts Golf Video Featuring Kazakh Rap Track
“1 on 1 with my Grandpa,” Kai captioned the post.
Machado Addresses Trump After Nobel Peace Prize Win
Donald Trump shared Machado’s post on his Truth Social page
Trump’s Odds of Winning Nobel Peace Prize at 4%
The frontrunner is Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado
Israel and Hamas Agree to Ceasefire and Hostage Deal
The breakthrough came after indirect negotiations in Egypt
Trump Says Talks With Hamas in Egypt Could End Gaza War and Free Hostages
The focus is on securing the release of 48 remaining hostages
Trump Orders Israel to Halt Gaza Bombing After Hamas Agrees to Hostage Deal
Netanyahu’s office said Israel would continue to cooperate with Trump
Trump Blocks Israeli Annexation of West Bank and Pushes Gaza Peace Talks
Trump also introduced a 21-point Middle East peace plan
Trump Signs Order to Advance $14 Bn Sale of TikTok’s U.S. Operations
Analysts note the app could be worth $30–40 bn without the algorithm
Jimmy Kimmel Returns to TV Defending Satire Against Trump “Bullying”
Trump attacked the decision on his Truth Social platform
Trump Warns NATO Allies “You’re Funding the War Against Yourselves”
Trump derided climate change as a “con job”
Mirziyoyev Says Trump Deserves Nobel Prize for Role in Ending Conflicts
Trump in turn welcomed reforms in Uzbekistan
Donald Trump Criticised for Claims Linking Autism to Paracetamol and Vaccines
His remarks directly contradict guidance from medical bodies
Donald Trump Calls Charlie Kirk ‘Martyr For Freedom’ And Blames Radical Left at Memorial Service
Some speakers portrayed Kirk’s death as a rallying point for conservatives
Donald Trump Announces $15 Bn Defamation Lawsuit Against New York Times
The NYT has not yet issued a response
Charlie Kirk killed in Utah sniper attack labelled ‘political assassination’
State police confirmed that two men had initially been detained