Trump leaves China without resolution to end Iran war, he will decide on a pending arms sale to Taiwan shortly

Donald Trump left China today with no major breakthroughs on trade or tangible help from Beijing to end the Iran war, despite two days spent heaping praise on his host, Xi Jinping.

Iran guarantees safe passage through Hormuz Strait for all vessels after end of war — MFA

 Iranian authorities are ready to guarantee safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz for all commercial vessels once the war with the United States ends, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.

Trump again warns Iran to make a deal or face ‘annihilation’

Donald Trump has warned Iran that the country must reach a diplomatic agreement with Washington or face total destruction, stating, “They can make a deal, or they get annihilated.”

Judge overturns US sanctions on UN official who called for war crimes prosecutions over Gaza

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s sanctions against a United Nations official who has faced accusations of antisemitism over her calls for war crimes charges against Israeli officials over their actions in Gaza.

US Republicans break ranks, but Senate fails to curb Trump’s war powers

Three Republican senators have joined Democrats in the Senate in voting to advance a bill to limit Trump’s ability to wage war on Iran without congressional approval.

US, Allies to Prepare Plan for Orbital Warfare by End of Year

The US Space Command (SPACECOM) and US allies expect to finalize a joint plan for future orbital warfare by the end of the year, SPACECOM Commander Gen. Stephen Whiting said.

Duma authorizes use of armed forces to protect Russians arrested abroad

The State Duma has approved a government bill in both the second and third readings that authorizes the use of the Russian military to safeguard Russian citizens facing arrest, criminal charges, or other legal actions by foreign courts.

Israel approves law on public trials, death penalty for October 7 accused

There was not one objection when 93 members of Israel’s parliament voted in favour of establishing a military tribunal to prosecute Palestinians from Gaza accused of being involved in the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel.