Iran says China and friendly nations will receive 'special considerations' on Strait of Hormuz ship service fees, signaling preferential treatment for Tehran's allies at the critical energy transit chokepoint.

Trump says he is not looking for regime change in Iran, according to report

Trump says he is not looking for regime change in Iran, according to a report.

NATO chief Rutte in Ankara says alliance will expand deterrence across eastern flank including Arctic and Canada, warns allies cannot be 'naive' about China's missile tests in South Pacific ahead of summit

NATOGeneral Mark Rutte held a press conference in Ankara ahead of the alliance's summit, stating that NATO will strengthen its deterrence and defense posture by expanding capabilities across the eastern flank, including the Arctic and Canada, and that allies cannot be 'naive' about China's missile tests in the South Pacific.

Finnish President says NATO backs Ukraine's push to strike Russia harder, signaling continued alliance support for Ukrainian military operations against Russian targets.

Finnish President says NATO supports Ukraine's push to strike Russia harder, indicating continued alliance backing for Ukrainian military operations against Russian targets.

Trump says U.S. getting on equally well with Iran, insists Iran can never have nuclear weapon; also notes improved ties with Venezuela

Trump says the U.S. is getting on with Venezuela, getting on equally well with Iran, and that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon.