US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also said that the goals set by the GCF were "contrary" to Washington and that it would no longer fund "radical organizations."
Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned US remarks and warned against intervention, accusing Washington of hostility and sanctions-driven pressure. Tensions escalated after Donald Trump threatened action during protests, prompting Iranian leaders to warn that US forces could be targeted and any
Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez said ties with the US have suffered an unprecedented strain but stressed economic diversification and openness to global markets, even as Washington announced Venezuela would use revenue from a new oil deal to buy US-made products.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Wednesday stated that Washington is currently working closely with interim authorities in Venezuela, who have agreed to release millions of barrels of sanctioned crude to the US, underscoring Washington's leverage over the South American nation
Tharoor's remarks came against the backdrop of statements by US President Trump, who said he shared a "very good relationship" with Prime Minister Modi but expressed displeasure over India paying high tariffs and purchasing oil from Russia. Trump claimed that tariffs totalling 50 per cent
In a statement issued on Telegram, Russia's Ministry of Transport said that the tanker Marinera, originally named Bella 1, had received a temporary permit to sail under the Russian Federation flag on December 24, 2025, in accordance with Russian and international law.
China on Wednesday strongly condemned the United States' actions against Venezuela, branding Washington's demands and use of force over the South American nation as "bullying" that violates international law, infringes on the country's sovereignty, and undermines the rights of its people.
The FARA disclosures lay bare Pakistan's extensive lobbying efforts in Washington, highlighting its attempts to shield itself from international accountability even as India decisively targeted terror infrastructure in PoJK and Pakistan.
Calling the deposed Venezuelan leader an "usurper", former US NSA John Bolton said that the "capture" of Nicolas Maduro was not going after a legitimate head of state but rather, going after a "rogue leader of a criminal gang".
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) addressed his concerns over the 2026 midterm elections at a House Republican caucus retreat in Washington, warning that if the Grand Old Party fails to retain control of the House in November, the Democrats will find a "reason" to impeach
Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton on Tuesday described US President Donald Trump's recent threat of imposing additional tariffs on India as a "self-inflicted wound" that caused significant strain in India-US relations, noting that the move showed that the US President doesn'
Former Indian diplomat Dilip Sinha criticised the US action in Venezuela as a violation of international law, calling it an abduction of Nicolas Maduro. His remarks came after US forces detained Maduro and his wife, with Washington citing charges including narco-terrorism.