US foreign policy
Trump's Controversial Military Strikes Against Venezuela: Blurring Lines Between Drug War and Counterterrorism
Oct 17, 2025 05:13 pm CST
President Trump's administration has adopted counterterrorism legal frameworks to justify military strikes against Venezuelan vessels, resulting in at least 27 casualties. This controversial approach raises significant questions about international law, congressional oversight, and the expansion of presidential war powers. While the White House claims these operations target drug trafficking networks linked to Maduro's regime, critics argue these actions stretch constitutional boundaries and lack proper evidence, potentially damaging US-Latin American relations.
Trump Refuses to Deplete US Tomahawk Missile Stockpiles for Ukraine Ahead of Zelensky Meeting
Oct 17, 2025 10:49 am CST
President Donald Trump expressed reluctance to provide Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles before meeting with President Zelensky, citing concerns about depleting US military stockpiles. Trump also revealed discussing the matter with Russian President Putin, who opposed the potential weapons transfer to Ukraine.
Trump Warns Hamas: "Will Go In And Kill Them" If Gaza Internal Violence Continues
Oct 17, 2025 03:20 am CST
President Donald Trump has issued a stark ultimatum to Hamas, threatening US military intervention if internal bloodshed persists in Gaza following the recent ceasefire. Trump demands Hamas disarm while Gaza faces a humanitarian crisis as local armed groups reportedly hijack aid amid the power vacuum left by Israeli military operations.
Former US Envoy Reveals How Trump Damaged US-India Relations Over Personal Ego and Pakistan Business Deals
Oct 16, 2025 03:08 pm CST
Rahm Emanuel, former US ambassador to Japan, criticizes President Trump for destroying 40 years of US-India diplomatic relations due to personal ego and financial interests in Pakistan. The deterioration comes at a strategic cost as India could have been a vital counterweight against China, while recent tariff increases have further strained bilateral relations.
Trump Claims Credit for Preventing India-Pakistan War Through Tariff Threats
Oct 16, 2025 11:34 am CST
US President Donald Trump has claimed he prevented a potential nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan by threatening trade tariffs. Despite not winning the Nobel Peace Prize 2025, Trump asserts he has stopped eight wars globally since taking office in January, using America's trade leverage as a diplomatic tool. While Pakistan's PM Shehbaz Sharif praised Trump's intervention following Operation Sindoor, India maintains peace was achieved through direct military communications between the two nations.
Trump Confirms Authorization of CIA Covert Operations in Venezuela to Combat Drug Trafficking
Oct 16, 2025 06:21 am CST
Former US President Donald Trump has confirmed authorizing CIA covert operations in Venezuela, citing concerns about drug trafficking into the United States. The acknowledgment follows reports from The New York Times about the classified directive, marking a significant escalation in US pressure on President Nicolas Maduro's government. Trump claimed the operations target drug routes after maritime interdiction proved successful.
Trump Vows to Disarm Hamas 'Perhaps Violently' if Necessary While Demanding Return of Hostage Bodies
Oct 15, 2025 03:10 am CST
US President Donald Trump has declared that Hamas will be disarmed by force if necessary following the Gaza ceasefire agreement, while insisting on the return of all hostages' remains. After his Middle East diplomatic tour, Trump emphasized that despite the release of living hostages, the agreement remains incomplete until all bodies are returned, marking a critical juncture in the implementation of his 20-point peace plan.
Trump Signals Potential Tomahawk Missile Supply to Ukraine if Russia Continues War
Oct 13, 2025 09:55 am CST
US President Donald Trump has indicated he may approve the provision of long-range Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine via NATO if Russian President Vladimir Putin fails to end the conflict. Ukrainian President Zelenskiy has assured these weapons would only target military objectives, despite Kremlin warnings that such a move would represent significant escalation in Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II.
US to Deploy 200 Troops for Gaza Ceasefire Support Without Entering Palestinian Territory
Oct 10, 2025 08:41 am CST
The United States is deploying 200 military personnel as part of a multinational joint task force to support Gaza stability efforts, with officials emphasizing no American troops will enter the Palestinian territory. The taskforce, including representatives from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey and likely UAE, aims to establish a control center for coordinating security operations and potentially facilitate future normalization agreements between Israel and Arab nations.
Trump's Strategic Pressure on Netanyahu: The Inside Story of the Gaza Peace Deal
Oct 09, 2025 10:05 am CST
This in-depth analysis reveals how President Trump strategically pressured Prime Minister Netanyahu to accept a Gaza peace deal, leveraging Arab alliances and diplomatic ultimatums. The article details Trump's behind-the-scenes maneuvering, including forcing Netanyahu to apologize to Qatar and using Hamas's response to hostage negotiations as a political win, demonstrating a significant shift in US-Israel relations under Trump's pursuit of a Middle East peace legacy.