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President Donald Trump announced that Russia has agreed to supply 300,000 tons of diesel to global markets, with additional shipments of 500,000 tons in November and 1 million tons soon after, following discussions with Vladimir Putin. The deal comes as G7 nations agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel, and despite Ukrainian airstrikes reportedly halting more than half of Russia's refining capacity.
A New York Times report says two key figures in Trump's political network, James Blair and Chris LaCivita, were paid hundreds of thousands of dollars to advise Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik ahead of Sunday's parliamentary election. The revelation has triggered backlash from within the Republican Party, while Trump initially threatened to fire them over a possible conflict of interest before later softening his stance.
The South China Morning Post reports that during a September meeting in Washington, President Donald Trump urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to improve relations with Japan and lift export restrictions Beijing placed on Tokyo. The report, citing unnamed sources, did not specify the timing or full details of the proposals. No official response has come from the White House, China's Foreign Ministry, or the Japanese government.
Iran's Vice President Mohammad Javad Zarif claimed President Trump exhibits schizophrenia and needs medical care, escalating rhetoric amid heightened U.S.-Iran tensions. Washington dismissed the remark as baseless, while analysts note such attacks highlight deep mistrust but unlikely alter bilateral ties.
Seven activists from Palestine Action have been charged with vandalism 'related to terrorism' after targeting a Scottish golf resort owned by US President Donald Trump to protest his stance on Gaza. The charges stem from a March 2025 protest at Trump Turnberry, where activists sprayed slogans and damaged property, and could result in terrorism sentencing.
Iran's parliament on Tuesday strongly criticized former U.S. President Donald Trump for misrepresenting remarks made by Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, calling the distortion a hostile act against the Iranian nation. Lawmakers accused Trump of running a systematic misinformation campaign to undermine Iran's stance on regional and international issues, and urged the Foreign Ministry to take the matter to international bodies.
President Donald Trump announced a temporary suspension of higher beef import tariffs on up to 300,000 tons of ground beef for 90 days, aiming to cut consumer prices. He did not specify the countries or companies involved, but a White House official said an executive order would be signed within two weeks.
As North Korea continues to advance its nuclear program and President Trump leaves the door open for renewed dialogue with Kim Jong-un, analysts question whether denuclearization remains a priority for any potential U.S.-North Korea summit. Trump's recent remarks avoided reiterating the denuclearization goal, prompting speculation about a possible policy shift.
President Donald Trump's renewed outreach to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, including praise and a proposal for a meeting, is seen by analysts as a diplomatic win and a pressure tactic against South Korea. Trump has reduced joint military exercises with Seoul, citing South Korea's lack of support in the Iran conflict, and is seeking to leverage defense cost-sharing and trade issues.
