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Trump says bombs dropped on 3 nuclear sites in Iran

Trump says bombs dropped on 3 nuclear sites in Iran

Washington (Bureau): President Donald Trump said U.S. air forces dropped bombs on three nuclear sites in Iran today."We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan," he said on Truth Social in a statement also distributed to media via email. Trump said the planes involved are now outside of Iranian airspace. Trump last week said he would mull over U.S. participation in Israel's strikes against Iran and come up with a decision within two weeks, giving today's airstrikes an element of surprise "NOW IS THE TIME FOR PEACE!" the president…
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Donald Trump Claims Peace Deal Between Rwanda and Congo; Rails Against Nobel Snub

Donald Trump Claims Peace Deal Between Rwanda and Congo; Rails Against Nobel Snub

New York (National Times): In a dramatic social media post, former President Donald Trump claimed credit for brokering a landmark peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, two nations locked in decades of bloody conflict. The treaty, which he said will be signed in Washington early next week, was hailed by Trump as “a great day for Africa.” The deal was arranged with the assistance of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to Trump, and aims to finally bring an end to one of the continent’s longest and most deadly disputes. Trump did not reveal specific…
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Trump Sets Two-Week Deadline on Possible US Strike Against Iran Amid Escalating Conflict

Trump Sets Two-Week Deadline on Possible US Strike Against Iran Amid Escalating Conflict

Washington, June 20, 2025 — US President Donald Trump has announced he will decide within the next two weeks whether the United States will directly attack Iran, amid ongoing tensions stemming from Israel’s large-scale military offensive against the Islamic Republic. The statement has added a new layer of uncertainty to an already volatile global situation.Speaking from the White House, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Trump’s timeline: “Based on the fact that there’s a substantial chance of negotiations, the President will make his decision on direct US engagement within the next two weeks.”The announcement follows Washington’s strategic redeployment of military assets…
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India Firmly Rejects Mediation on Kashmir, PM Modi Tells Trump in Phone Call

India Firmly Rejects Mediation on Kashmir, PM Modi Tells Trump in Phone Call

New Delhi (National Times): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reiterated that India has never accepted, and will never accept, any third-party mediation on the Kashmir issue. This strong message was conveyed to U.S. President Donald Trump during a 35-minute phone call late Tuesday, according to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. The conversation took place while PM Modi was in Canada for the G7 Summit and came at Trump’s request, primarily to discuss details of Operation Sindoor—India’s military retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack, which targeted terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). “Prime Minister Modi made it unequivocally clear that…
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Israel vs Iran War: Trump Demands ‘Unconditional Surrender’ from Iran, Says “We Know Where Supreme Leader is Hiding”

Israel vs Iran War: Trump Demands ‘Unconditional Surrender’ from Iran, Says “We Know Where Supreme Leader is Hiding”

Washington, D.C. (National Times): Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump reignited tensions in the Middle East on Tuesday with a series of aggressive posts on his Truth Social platform, directly addressing Iran’s Supreme Leader and boasting about American military superiority. Trump claimed that the United States now enjoys “complete and total control of the skies over Iran,” dismissing the effectiveness of Tehran’s air defense systems. “Iran had good sky trackers and other defensive equipment, and plenty of it,” he wrote, “but it doesn’t compare to American-made, conceived, and manufactured ‘stuff.’ Nobody does it better than the good ol’ USA.” In…
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Trump Reignites Debate at G7 Summit, Calls for Russia’s Return to the Group

Trump Reignites Debate at G7 Summit, Calls for Russia’s Return to the Group

Alberta, Canada — U.S. President Donald Trump has once again stirred diplomatic waters by repeating his long-standing demand to reinstate Russia into the G7, transforming it back into the G8. Speaking during the opening sessions of the G7 Summit in Alberta, Trump argued that excluding Russia was “counterproductive” and said the global stage needed Moscow “at the table, not outside the door.”This is the third consecutive G7 summit where Trump has advocated for Russia’s return, calling the current format “outdated and hypocritical.” According to sources present at the closed-door meeting, Trump insisted that Russia’s voice was essential for any meaningful…
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Donald Trump Denies Ceasefire Motive Behind G7 Departure, Slams Macron in Social Media Post

Donald Trump Denies Ceasefire Motive Behind G7 Departure, Slams Macron in Social Media Post

Washington D.C. (National Times): Former U.S. President Donald J. Trump has issued a fiery clarification regarding his early departure from the G7 Summit in Canada, directly contradicting statements made by French President Emmanuel Macron. In a post shared Tuesday morning on his social media platform, Trump refuted Macron’s claim that the trip back to Washington was intended to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. "Publicity seeking President Emmanuel Macron, of France, mistakenly said that I left the G7 Summit, in Canada, to go back to D.C. to work on a ‘cease fire’ between Israel and Iran. Wrong!" Trump wrote…
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Carney Champions Unity at G7 While Trump Pushes Tariffs, Questions Russia’s Ouster

Carney Champions Unity at G7 While Trump Pushes Tariffs, Questions Russia’s Ouster

KANANASKIS, (Rajeev Sharma): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, hosting his first G7 Summit, struck a diplomatic tone, prioritizing unity among global leaders amid growing geopolitical tensions. Departing from tradition, Carney opted to replace the usual joint communiqué with “thematic statements”, aiming to reduce discord and highlight shared values. In a bilateral meeting with Donald Trump, Carney began by wishing the former U.S. president a belated 79th birthday and emphasized that the summit’s effectiveness depends on strong U.S. leadership. Trump, characteristically direct, reaffirmed his stance as a “tariff person” while expressing optimism about negotiating a new U.S.-Canada trade deal. Though he…
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Canadian PM Mark Carney Schedules Sensitive Trade Talks with Trump at G7 Summit in Alberta

Canadian PM Mark Carney Schedules Sensitive Trade Talks with Trump at G7 Summit in Alberta

Kananaskis, Alberta, June 16, 2025 — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to hold a crucial early-morning meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump today at the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, highlighting urgent bilateral efforts to resolve escalating trade tensions.Carney, who assumed office in March and secured his first federal mandate in April, arrived at the summit amid rising concern over Trump’s sweeping tariff policies. These include a 25 percent duty on Canadian steel and aluminum as well as levies on autos, measures that have strained cross-border economic ties.Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand described the summit discussions as “sensitive,” citing deep economic integration…
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Trump Urges Iran-Israel Peace Deal, Makes Wild Claim of Halting India-Pakistan Tensions via Trade

Trump Urges Iran-Israel Peace Deal, Makes Wild Claim of Halting India-Pakistan Tensions via Trade

Washington, D.C., (National Times): In a characteristically bold and controversial social media post, former U.S. President Donald J. Trump urged Iran and Israel to “make a deal,” suggesting that peace in the Middle East is achievable and imminent under his vision. Alongside the appeal, Trump made an eyebrow-raising claim that he had once managed to de-escalate tensions between India and Pakistan by leveraging trade with the United States. The post, shared on Trump’s social media platform Truth Social, reads: “Iran and Israel should make a deal, and will make a deal, just like I got India and Pakistan to make,…
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