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Iran ready for ‘doomsday war’ with US, foreign minister says after Trump rejects ceasefire

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi stated that the country is ready for war against the US. He confirmed that Iran's proposal for a ceasefire was not formally acknowledged by Washington. US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz emphasized the rejection of Iran's proposal for financial assets access. Trump…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Trump asked Xi if China wanted to buy US weapons, ambassador says

President Trump has been discussing the potential U.S. arms sale to Taiwan with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump has emphasized that arms sales are a normal activity for the U.S. and questioned Xi about his interest in purchasing them. The U.S. is obligated to help Taiwan defend itself, despite not…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Trump Asked XI To Buy US Weapons as Taiwan's $14BN Arms Deal Remains on Hold, Envoy Says

US Ambassador David Perdue says Donald Trump asked Xi Jinping whether China wanted to buy American weapons, while Taiwan awaits approval of a separate $14bn arms package.

International Business Times UK · Sep 27

There wasn’t much to Xi: A red carpet, a fragile truce and the search for US-China stability

During Xi Jinping's state visit to Washington, leaders announced modest tariff cuts and a new dialogue on AI safety. The ongoing US-Iran war significantly affects the strategic relationship between the two powers. A report highlights the US's dependence on Chinese rare earths for military needs amid supply challenges. Strategic stability…

The Economic Times · Sep 27

Mitch McConnell's Peace Sign Becomes SNL Joke After Reporter Asks If He Is There 'Against Your Will'

Michael Che joked about Mitch McConnell's ambiguous two-finger gesture on Saturday Night Live after footage showed the recovering senator leaving home before a Senate vote

International Business Times UK · Sep 27

FBI demotes 2 counterterrorism chiefs amid probe into threats against Trump aide Stephen Miller’s wife

The FBI has demoted two senior counterterrorism officials in Washington and reassigned them to bureau headquarters amid dissatisfaction over their handling of an investigation into allegedly threatening phone calls targeting Katie Miller, the wife of senior White House aide Stephen Miller, Bloomberg Law reported, citing three people.

The Times of India · Sep 27

'Ready to inflict greater damage': Iran warns of renewed US attack, says it is prepared

Iran on Sunday warned that the United States could launch a renewed attack, saying Tehran was prepared for a confrontation and would inflict “greater damage” on Washington, according to Iranian state media.

The Times of India · Sep 27

US Policy On Taiwan Arms: Taipei says US stance unchanged

The United States “very much” understands Taiwan’s defence needs and the severe military threat posed by China, a senior Taiwanese diplomat said on Sunday, days after US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held high-level talks.

The Times of India · Sep 27

Taiwan says US understands defence needs as $14 billion arms package remains on hold

Taiwan's Deputy Foreign Minister, Chen Ming-chi, emphasized that the United States is well aware of Taiwan's defense needs. Currently, Taiwan is waiting for a decision on a $14 billion arms deal, which the US has temporarily stalled. President Trump referred to this deal as a significant bargaining tool after his…

The Times of India · Sep 27

US pressure on Iran bites as Gulf nations tighten economic screws: Scott Bessent

The campaign centres on Operation Economic Outcast, launched by the US Treasury on August 24 as a broad effort to cut Iran’s access to international finance and other economic channels. The Treasury says the campaign is targeting networks involved in oil smuggling, sanctions evasion and the movement of money linked…

The Times of India · Sep 27