Oman says it mediated truce between Houthis, U.S. as Trump says group 'capitulated'
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Yemen's Houthis have "capitulated" to the United States and have agreed to stop attacking ships in the Red Sea, as Oman said it mediated a cease-fire between the two. The Houthis have yet to publicly comment. Trump, speaking at the White House, said that in return, the U.S. will end its bombing campaign against the group "effective immediately." "The Houthis have announced ... that they don't want to fight anymore. They just don't want to fight. And we will honour that. And...
Inside Waltz’s ouster: Before Signalgate, talks with Israel angered Trump
President Donald Trump’s decision to oust his national security adviser, Michael Waltz, was the product of a slow accumulation of frustration with a former Green Beret officer who was seen as far more eager to use military force than his boss in the Oval Office.
Waltz’s fate was sealed by his inclusion of a journalist on a sensitive Signal group chat in March. But he had been clashing with other top officials since early in the administration, including over whether to pursue military action against Iran, senior officials and Trump advisers said Friday.
Hegseth leaks deepen Iran divide in Trump cabinet
In contemporary Washington, leaks are political warfare by other means — and the body count has been rising at the Pentagon. Over the past week, the Defence Department has been racked by internal conflict. Three of defence chief Pete Hegseth’s top advisors were placed on leave and then fired, allegedly as part of a leak investigation. Then, Hegseth’s chief of staff — who allegedly ordered that investigation — was out the door, too.
Trump's closest ally spectacularly turns on him in blistering rant
Firebrand Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene has issued a surprising statement critical of President Donald Trump.
The Georgia congresswoman is known for her loyal support of the two-time president and her devout defense of his MAGA policy platform.
Displaying her faithfulness, Greene likened Trump to Jesus Christ during the president's high-profile legal battles last year.
Americans used to be steadfast in their support for Israel. Those days are gone
I ran from the White House briefing room, past the portico entrance of the West Wing to our camera position on the lawn, and flung on an ear piece connecting me to the studio.
A moment later the presenter asked me about the comments we had just heard live from US President Donald Trump.
I said we were seeing a fundamental shift in a United States' policy position after decades of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Israel plans to capture all of Gaza under new plan, officials say
Israel approved plans Monday to capture the entire Gaza Strip and remain in the Palestinian territory for an unspecified amount of time, two Israeli officials said, a move that, if implemented, would vastly expand Israel’s operations in Gaza and likely bring fierce international opposition.
Israeli Cabinet ministers approved the plan in an early morning vote, hours after the Israeli military chief said the army was calling up tens of thousands of reserve soldiers.
Yemen's Houthis announce campaign targeting Israeli airports
Yemen's Houthi rebels said late on Sunday they would impose a "comprehensive" aerial blockade on Israel by repeatedly targeting its airports, in response to Israel expanding its operations in Gaza.
The Iran-aligned Houthis claimed responsibility for a missile strike on Sunday that hit near Israel's Ben Gurion Airport, the latest in a string of attacks, saying they are acting in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
Waltz’s coordination with Netanyahu on Iran strike contributed to his firing – report
US President Donald Trump was angered by his recently ousted national security adviser Mike Waltz’s hawkish position on Iran and coordination with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on military options to destroy Tehran’s nuclear program, contributing to his dismissal last week, according to a Saturday report.
Citing senior officials and Trump advisers, the Washington Post reported that Trump’s frustration with Waltz grew over time ahead of his firing.
Hunger and malnutrition are rising across Gaza as Israel's blockade leaves mothers with few options
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — The little boy is in tears and, understandably, irritable. Diarrhea has plagued him for half of his brief life. He is dehydrated and so weak. Attached to his tiny left hand is a yellow tube that carries liquid food to his frail little system. At 9 months old, Khaled is barely 11 pounds (5 kilos) — half of what a healthy baby his age should be. And in Gaza’s main pediatric hospital ward, as doctors try to save her son, Wedad Abdelaal can only...