Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys said the United States remains actively engaged in diplomacy over Ukraine, pushing back against concerns that Washington would step…
U.S. lawmakers say Syria must act as a partner rather than an adversary by advancing peace, self-governance, and efforts against militant groups. Members of…
The Trump administration is confronting growing instability in Syria as Kurdish-led forces, long backed by the United States, face pressure from the Syrian government…
Senator Eric Schmitt forcefully defended the U.S. operation that led to the removal of Nicolás Maduro, calling Democratic criticism political grandstanding. Responding to questions…
President Trump has ordered a full blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers under U.S. sanctions, escalating pressure on the Maduro government. U.S. officials say Venezuela…
Senator Richard Blumenthal says there is strong justification for seizing oil tankers operating under sanctions, calling on the United States and its partners to…
Senator Tim Kaine says developments in Syria appear to be “moving in the right direction,” but he still has concerns about how the new…
Joel Rubin, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for House Affairs, says sanctions are draining Russia’s resources but warns they must be paired with…
Senator Ted Cruz commended President Donald Trump for using “every tool available” to bring peace and end the war. Cruz said Trump’s decision to…
The U.S. is set to roll out a major sanctions package targeting Russia’s defense, energy, and financial sectors, including secondary penalties on countries still…
Republican Senator Rick Scott is weighing in on the importance of confronting terrorist groups in Iraq. Scott emphasizes that Iraq’s future stability depends on…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has outlined strict conditions for ending the war in Ukraine, including Ukraine’s renunciation of NATO membership, surrender of the Donbas…
Glenn Ivey says progress in Israel-Lebanon negotiations will ultimately depend on Iran’s role in the region. He noted uncertainty around current diplomatic efforts, suggesting…
Shareholders of Warner Bros. Discovery have approved a merger with Paramount Global and Skydance Media, marking one of the largest shakeups in the entertainment…
The 2025 global defense rankings, featuring data from the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), highlight a significant surge in military spending as geopolitical…