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Trump Claims Iran Hostilities Ended, Bypassing Congress Deadline

President Trump told Congress the War Powers Resolution deadline does not apply because hostilities with Iran have "terminated." His letter simultaneously signaled the standoff with Iran is not fully resolved, raising questions about what happens if military action resumes.

Sheinbaum Denies Mexico-Spain Diplomatic Crisis Over Conquest

President Claudia Sheinbaum denied a diplomatic crisis exists between Mexico and Spain over the Spanish conquest dispute. The statement signals a potential softening of bilateral tensions that previously prompted Spain to recall its ambassador. No formal resolution of the underlying historical grievance has been

State Department Revokes Visas for 26 'Adversary Supporters'

The Trump administration's State Department has restricted or revoked visas for 26 individuals across the Western Hemisphere for allegedly undermining US interests or supporting adversaries. The move, announced by Secretary Rubio, uses executive visa authority as a rapid foreign policy enforcement lever requiring no

40 Senate Democrats Vote to Block Israel Arms Sale

Forty of 47 Democratic senators voted to block a U.S. arms sale of military bulldozers to Israel, a level of intra-party opposition advocates are calling historic. The resolutions failed, so the sale proceeds, but the vote exposes a durable fracture in Democratic support for U.S.-Israel military transfers.

Israel Dismisses European Critics Despite Growing Isolation

Israel is deepening its claim to be the West's security shield while brushing aside European criticism of its expanding military operations. The disconnect is widening diplomatic isolation from traditional allies who face domestic pressure to act on humanitarian concerns. The key question is whether European criticism

Iran War Exposes BRICS Collective Action Limits

The Iran conflict has left BRICS visibly fragmented, with no unified bloc position or mediation effort emerging from member states. The breakdown confirms BRICS operates as a loose summit forum rather than a collective action body, limiting its relevance for economic or security coordination. No institutional mechanism

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Mexico's Sheinbaum denies 'diplomatic crisis' with Spain after conquest row

President Claudia Sheinbaum denied a diplomatic crisis exists between Mexico and Spain over the Spanish conquest dispute. The statement signals a potential softening of bilateral tensions that previously prompted Spain to recall its ambassador. No formal resolution of the underlying historical grievance has been

2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs

US State Department restricts visas for those who ‘support adversaries’

The Trump administration's State Department has restricted or revoked visas for 26 individuals across the Western Hemisphere for allegedly undermining US interests or supporting adversaries. The move, announced by Secretary Rubio, uses executive visa authority as a rapid foreign policy enforcement lever requiring no

2mo ago · 1 min · Policy & Government

Senate vote on arms sale shows ‘massive cracks’ in US support for Israel

Forty of 47 Democratic senators voted to block a U.S. arms sale of military bulldozers to Israel, a level of intra-party opposition advocates are calling historic. The resolutions failed, so the sale proceeds, but the vote exposes a durable fracture in Democratic support for U.S.-Israel military transfers.

2mo ago · 1 min · Policy & Government

Israel says it’s West’s defender, but cares little for European critics

Israel is deepening its claim to be the West's security shield while brushing aside European criticism of its expanding military operations. The disconnect is widening diplomatic isolation from traditional allies who face domestic pressure to act on humanitarian concerns. The key question is whether European criticism

2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs

Iran War Tests BRICS, And Reveals its Limits

The Iran conflict has left BRICS visibly fragmented, with no unified bloc position or mediation effort emerging from member states. The breakdown confirms BRICS operates as a loose summit forum rather than a collective action body, limiting its relevance for economic or security coordination. No institutional mechanism

2mo ago · 1 min · Global Affairs

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