Trump says the US sells weapons and fighter jets to the EU at full cost, and European countries can transfer them to Ukraine if they choose.

Trump claims US has 'total control' over Iran's finances, outlines three Iran policy options including 'hitting them really, really hard,' cites 300% inflation

US President Donald Trump says Washington has 'total control' over Iran's finances and is effectively acting as Tehran's banker, outlining three policy options including 'hitting them really, really hard.' He cited Iran's 300% inflation, collapsing currency and difficulties paying soldiers as evidence of economic pressure.

Turkish FM Hakan Fidan meets Libyan officials in Tripoli, including Presidential Council head Mohamed al-Menfi and High Council of State chair Mohamed Miftah Takala, his ministry says.

Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan meets Libyan officials in Tripoli during a visit to Libya, holding talks with PM adviser Ibrahim Dbeibeh, Presidential Council President Mohamed al-Menfi and High Council of State Chairman Mohamed Miftah Takala, according to Turkish Foreign Ministry sources.

Russia releases ailing former US marine after more than four years on disputed charges. Advocacy group says he was 'gravely ill' and at risk of dying in custody. Release confirmed Tuesday.

Russia freed a former US marine on Tuesday after more than four years of imprisonment on disputed charges, according to an advocacy group that said he was gravely ill and at risk of dying in custody.

Georgia's PM Kobakhidze: Tbilisi will not restore diplomatic ties with Russia while Moscow recognizes Abkhazia and South Ossetia as independent. He expressed hope for peaceful resolution through future political changes.

Georgia'sIrakli Kobakhidze stated that Tbilisi will not restore diplomatic relations with Russia as long as Moscow maintains recognition of the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. He emphasized that peaceful resolution of the conflict with Russia remains a foreign policy priority and expressed hope it will become possible through future political changes.