Vaughn Cockayne

Trump should take steps to protect religious freedom abroad, State Department adviser says

The Trump administration's military strikes against terror groups in Nigeria last December were crucial in the fight for international religious freedom and could boost global security, a State Department adviser says.

February 3, 2026

Russia working to de-escalate Iran tensions as Washington demands limits on nuclear power, missiles

The Kremlin said Monday that Russia is working to de-escalate tensions regarding Iran, as President Trump demands Tehran make major concessions on its nuclear and ballistic missile programs.

February 2, 2026

Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates say they will not assist the U.S. in strikes against Iran

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, two key U.S. allies in the Middle East, have said they will not assist in any U.S. military action against Iran, as President Trump warns of potential strikes.

January 28, 2026

Trump urges Iran to deal on nuclear ambitions, or else U.S. fleet will act with ‘speed and violence’

President Trump told Iran on Wednesday that "time is running out" to make a deal on its nuclear ambitions and that a U.S. armada is ready to make Tehran pay if it does not come to the negotiating table, but U.S. allies Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates said they wouldn't help any further American strikes on their Middle East neighbor.

January 28, 2026

Prime ministers of Denmark, Greenland tour Europe to strengthen support amid Trump threats

The prime ministers of Denmark and Greenland will travel to Germany and France this week in a bid to bolster European support amid President Trump's recent push to take control of the Arctic island.

January 27, 2026

Signs of progress in Russia-Ukraine peace talks after trilateral negotiations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday the U.S.-Ukraine security agreement is "100% complete" after a weekend filled with trilateral talks among the U.S., Ukraine and Russia.

January 26, 2026

Carney says Canada will respect USMCA commitments after Trump threatens 100% tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday tried to turn down the heat in an increasingly acrimonious back-and-forth with U.S. President Trump, telling reporters his country had no plans to pursue a proposed trade deal with China after Mr. Trump threatened retaliatory tariffs.

January 25, 2026

U.S. warships approach Iran amid reports of widespread brutality by ayatollah’s security forces

A key Iranian military commander warned U.S. President Trump that Iran's Revolutionary Guard is ready to fight -- "finger on the trigger" -- if America attacks the Islamic regime.

January 25, 2026

Canadian ambassador to U.S. reaffirms commitment to U.N. and EU

Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman reaffirmed her country's commitment to established international institutions on Sunday.

January 25, 2026

Russia, Ukraine and the U.S. to hold trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi

Russia said it would hold trilateral security talks with U.S. and Ukrainian officials in the United Arab Emirates on Friday after a "constructive and very frank" meeting among U.S. diplomats and Russian President Vladimir Putin the day before.

January 23, 2026

IAEA must declare stance on U.S., Israeli strikes on nuclear facilities, Iranian nuclear chief says

Iran's top nuclear official on Friday demanded the International Atomic Energy Agency declare a position on the U.S. and Israeli strikes on the Islamic republic's nuclear facilities last June.

January 23, 2026

‘There are threats in orbit’: Space Force chief sounds alarm over Chinese, Russian space assets

The head of the U.S. Space Force says his job is to "think about worst-case scenarios" when it comes to potential threats in space from America's adversaries, whether they're Russian "nesting doll" satellites or Chinese "grappling arm" tactics that could suddenly become weaponized.

January 22, 2026

Iraq to prosecute ISIS detainees brought from Syria

Iraq will begin legal proceedings against Islamic State prisoners transferred from Syria this week by the U.S. military, the Iraqi Supreme Judicial Council announced Thursday, beginning a process that could take years.

January 22, 2026

U.S. special envoy for Syria meets with Syrian Democratic Forces chief amid rising tensions

U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack met Thursday with the leader of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces after days of clashes between Syrian troops and the SDF.

January 22, 2026

Greece, Israel to collaborate on anti-drone and cybersecurity systems

Greece and Israel agreed Tuesday to collaborate on the development of anti-drone and cybersecurity systems, Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias announced after meeting with Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz.

January 21, 2026

Witkoff, Kushner to meet Thursday with Putin in Moscow amid Russian attacks on Kyiv’s energy grid

White House Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said Tuesday that he and President Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, will meet Thursday with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow

January 21, 2026

Russia has had no contact with U.S. over expiring nuclear treaty, foreign minister says

U.S. and Russian diplomats have yet to hold talks regarding the expiring Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced Tuesday.

January 20, 2026

$1 billion buys permanent seat on Trump’s Gaza peace board; Israel, Russia among countries invited

Leaders from Israel and Russia have been invited to join President Trump's recently announced Gaza "board of peace."

January 19, 2026

Iran to consider removing internet restrictions in the coming days, says Parliament official

Iran will consider lifting its internet blackout "in the coming days," according to a member of the Islamic republic's Parliament.

January 19, 2026

Iranian protests stall following violent police crackdown and internet blackout

Iranian authorities have seemingly succeeded, for the time being, in quelling nationwide anti-government protests after a brutal crackdown left more than 2,000 protesters dead.

January 16, 2026