Trump Turns Taiwan Arms Sales Into Bargaining Chip With China

The president said a potential arms deal for Taiwan was a “very good negotiating chip” in talks with Beijing. His words raise questions about the steadfastness of U.S. support.

By Chris Buckley

The release of the UFO files won’t satisfy conspiracy theorists – but it certainly serves Trump’s agenda | Daniel Lavelle

If there’s no proof of aliens, the president can blame the deep state. If there’s proof, he’s a hero. Either way, it helps his popularity The US Department of Defense released the first batch of its UFO files last week at the direction of the president, Donald Trump, who promised to make them public “based on the tremendous interest shown”. Trump’s right, of course. Nearly half of Americans believe aliens have visited Earth, and many believe that the government is hoarding the evidence in som...

By Daniel Lavelle

In spies he trusts? In Cuba, Trump looks again to CIA chief, rather than a diplomat, to deliver a message

U.S. President Donald Trump's maximum pressure campaign on Cuba now includes overtly dispatching a spy chief to Havana to ensure that his demands are clear.

Op Epic Fury to resume? Trump weighs fresh Iran strikes after China visit: Report

As US President Trump returns from China, pressure mounts over Iran. Top aides are reportedly preparing options for renewed military action against Tehran if diplomacy falters, including intensified bombing and potential Special Operations deployments. Iran, meanwhile, signals readiness for conflict, while the Strait of Hormuz remains a critical concern for global oil prices.

By TOI WORLD DESK

No, Donald Trump did not ‘spy’ on Xi Jinping’s private notes. Here’s the truth behind the viral video

Taiwan insists it is 'independent', after Trump warning

Taiwan said it is an "independent" nation, hours after US President Donald Trump warned the democratic island against declaring formal independence.

Trump's geopolitical brinkmanship has hit a wall with Iran

During his first year back in office, United States President Donald Trump’s blustery negotiating style won him concessions from countries on issues ranging from tariffs to armed conflict. But with Iran, that same brand of coercive diplomacy, marked by public threats, insults and ultimatums, seems to have hit a wall and may be undermining his own efforts to end a war that has shaken the global economy. With the two sides deadlocked, Trump has signalled growing frustration over the 11-week-old...

By none@none.com (Reuters)