No need for Congressional approval as ceasefire pauses Iran war 60-day clock: US War Secy

May 01, 2026

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Thursday (local time) told US lawmakers that the Trump administration does not currently need congressional authorisation to...

"Hostilities terminated": Trump calls war powers deadline "totally unconstitutional"; sends formal letter to Congress

May 01, 2026

Speaking to reporters on the South Lawn of the White House before departing for Florida, Trump rejected the legal framework established under the War...

Trump's upcoming China visit influences strategic options on Iran: Reports

May 01, 2026

US President Donald Trump's upcoming "high-stakes" China visit is reportedly influencing his strategy toward Iran. While Trump claims secret negotiations are progressing, he maintains...

US State Department fast-tracks over $8 bn in arms sales to Gulf nations, bypassing Congress

May 03, 2026

The Trump administration has approved more than USD 8 billion in weapons sales to Gulf nations and Israel, invoking emergency powers to bypass congressional...

Dubai airports navigate regional conflict to serve 6 million passengers

May 04, 2026

Dubai Airports powers through war disruption with 6 million passengers, maintaining global connectivity even as airspace constraints forced widespread changes to flight schedules.

"Plenty of money to fund this war": Treasury Secy Bessent, says Trump "leaving all options on table" against Iran

Mar 22, 2026

"President Trump was within his authority under the War Powers Act to initiate this action, and we actually now have plenty of money to...