America

Last update : 16 October 2026, Friday / 14:27

Trump rules out use of nuclear weapons against Iran

US President Donald Trump ruled out using nuclear weapons against Iran in a television interview on Thursday, stressing that Washington does not need them and clarifying that the "mother of all bombs" remains a conventional weapon even as speculation mounted about its potential use after the midterm elections.

16 October 2026

America

Trump blasts Zelenskyy over refinery strikes, demands Ukraine elections

US President Donald Trump criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for strikes on Russian oil refineries, calling the attacks a "disgrace" and demanding elections in Ukraine.

16 October 2026

America

US senators demand Pentagon probe into Starshield disruptions in Ukraine

A bipartisan group of US senators on Thursday called for an immediate Pentagon watchdog investigation into reported disruptions of SpaceX's Starshield satellite service in Ukraine earlier this week, warning that interruptions to critical communications may have endangered American diplomatic and military personnel during Russian air raids.

16 October 2026

Europe

UK defense secretary urges closer US cooperation for transatlantic security

UK Defense Secretary Wes Streeting said Thursday that closer cooperation between Britain and America has rarely been more important, urging the allies to think boldly and act decisively while emphasizing NATO's central role in safeguarding transatlantic security during his address in Washington.

16 October 2026

America

US Justice Department sues California over noncitizen voter registrations

The US Justice Department sued California alleging over 20,000 likely noncitizens remain on voter rolls as the Trump administration expands federal election oversight.

16 October 2026

America

Major US media outlets seek unsealing of Ilhan Omar raid records

Fifteen prominent US news organizations asked a federal court Thursday to unseal search warrant materials used in the recent raid on Representative Ilhan Omar's Washington residence, arguing that Americans hold a fundamental constitutional right to review the basis for law enforcement's entry into an elected official's home.

16 October 2026

America

Trump ballroom project draws $330M from tech giants, Adelson family

Private donors committed $333 million to renovate the White House ballroom, with Nvidia, Apple and the Adelson family each pledging $25 million, according to a report.

16 October 2026

Europe

Poland reviews TVN takeover by Trump-linked media giant Skydance

Poland's Ministry of State Assets has opened formal proceedings to review the national security implications of TVN's takeover by US media conglomerate Skydance, warning that the transaction completed earlier this month could face retrospective restrictions including a potential forced sale of shares.

16 October 2026

Europe

Italian premier warns Trump's Russian diesel deal 'very risky'

Giorgia Meloni said the US decision to allow Russian diesel exports risks legitimizing Moscow and providing additional revenues to finance its war machine, urging EU leaders to appoint a unified European negotiator rather than allowing individual member states to pursue separate diplomatic tracks.

15 October 2026

Türkiye

Türkiye condemns Colombia's decision to move its embassy in Israel to Jerusalem

The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Thursday condemned Colombia's decision to relocate its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, stating that the move violates United Nations resolutions and contradicts the International Court of Justice advisory opinion on the occupied city's legal status.

15 October 2026

America

US Treasury fines Bank of America $1.21B over laundering, sanctions

The US Treasury Department announced Tuesday that it has imposed more than $1.21 billion in penalties on Bank of America for violations of anti-money laundering and sanctions laws, citing failures to report over $5 billion in suspicious transactions including risks tied to Chinese money laundering networks.

14 October 2026

World

Trump vows further action against Iran at Alaska rally

US President Donald Trump signaled further military action against Iran during a campaign rally in Alaska on Tuesday, telling supporters the administration would 'do a number' on Tehran as reports emerged of discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding potential strikes before the November midterms.

14 October 2026

America

Trump admits US may have gone too far in killing Iranian leaders

US President Donald Trump has suggested that Washington’s campaign against Iran may have eliminated so many senior figures that finding interlocutors has become difficult. Speaking at an election rally in Ohio, Trump claimed that Tehran was facing a leadership vacuum and said that nobody wanted to assume the presidency. His remarks come amid escalating tensions over Iran’s nuclear ambitions and the US military campaign.

14 October 2026

World

Trump announces 'massive' oil and gas exploration in Greenland

US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that major oil, gas and mineral exploration will begin in Greenland, claiming the Arctic territory holds vast energy reserves and describing it as critical to defending the United States against future attacks amid elevated global energy prices.

14 October 2026

World

Cornell University bans fraternity parties after gang rape lawsuit

Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff announced on Tuesday a suspension of all Interfraternity Council parties through the end of the academic year, stating the measures would allow time to review whether Greek life can safely continue after a student alleged she was gang-raped by fraternity members in 2024.

14 October 2026

America

US rejects Iran claim of Hormuz control

US Central Command on Tuesday dismissed assertions by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps that Tehran controls the Strait of Hormuz and would sink approaching American warships, declaring that US forces and regional partners maintain full authority over the critical oil passage.

14 October 2026

World

Saudi OpenAI engineer arrested over 'covert recording device'

Abdulrahman Alfozan faces federal charges of intercepting oral communications after allegedly planting a recording device in a confidential meeting room at the artificial intelligence company's San Francisco headquarters, with investigators also discovering a second device in his bag and chatbot queries from his spouse about concealing recorders.

14 October 2026

America

Trump and Netanyahu weighed new Iran strikes ahead of polls: Report

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed launching major military operations against Iran ahead of upcoming elections in both countries, according to sources familiar with the matter, even as the White House publicly denied any plans to resume hostilities before November's midterm elections.

14 October 2026

America

Trump says Houthis 'behaving very badly' amid attacks on Saudi Arabia

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday denounced sustained attacks by Yemen's Houthis against Saudi Arabia and warned the group was acting "very badly," suggesting potential military action while accusing Tehran of orchestrating the violence to drive up global oil prices ahead of American elections.

13 October 2026

Middle East

IRGC Navy commander threatens to sink US warships in Hormuz

Rear Admiral Ali Azmaei said Iranian forces are "counting down" for an encounter with US vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to sink any American warships that approach the strategic waterway while claiming that Washington's $13 billion aircraft carriers "do not dare" enter the region.

13 October 2026

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