Explosions reported across multiple Iranian cities and fresh missile exchanges have put renewed pressure on ceasefire efforts and ongoing US-Iran negotiations.
Regional tensions surged after Iran targeted Israel following strikes in Beirut, prompting airspace closures, emergency measures and renewed diplomatic efforts led by the US.
The swift collapse of the Trump administration's proposed anti-weaponisation fund is significant for reasons that extend far beyond the fate of a single programme.
"We are very close to a deal, but if negotiations fail, I'm gonna blow the hell out of them," Trump told NBC News.
Krishnan also credited US President Donald Trump for prioritising AI and technology policy, saying the administration's leadership had been instrumental in keeping the United States at the forefront of AI development.
The contrast is stark: calls for peace on one hand, and an expanding list of strike targets on the other. The ongoing US operation on Iran highlight a widening gap between Trump’s words and actions.
Trump’s remarks linking Cuba to recent US actions in Venezuela and Iran, along with sharp criticism of NATO, signal a tougher and more unpredictable foreign policy stance.
US President Donald Trump said he plans to visit China soon, highlighting his strong personal relationship with President Xi Jinping while emphasising that the United States continues to compete with Beijing on trade and economic policy.
UN plans a mechanism to keep Hormuz trade flowing as tensions rise, while Trump signals negotiations with Iran but warns of military action if access remains restricted.
Reports of Elon Musk’s possible involvement in a Trump-Modi call have raised questions, even as both leaders focus on securing global energy routes and easing tensions in West Asia.
