Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait have officially informed the United States that they will not allow their airspace or military bases to be used for any attacks on Iran. This follows threats from the US president to bomb Iran. Meanwhile, Washington has approved the sale of MQ-9 Reaper drones to Qatar and advanced weaponry to Saudi Arabia. With these restrictions, the US has now deployed B-2 bombers to the Diego Garcia base in the Indian Ocean. Iran has already threatened retaliation if attacks originate from Diego Garcia. The US currently has two aircraft carriers and approximately 40,000 troops stationed in the Middle East.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he will be visiting the Middle East in the coming weeks, marking his first overseas trip in his second bid for presidency. He hinted at a possible stop in the United Arab Emirates as well.

“I have a great relationship with the Middle East,” Trump stated, emphasizing the importance of the trip in securing investments for the United States.

Earlier this year, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman declared plans to invest $600 billion in the U.S. over the next four years. Trump mentioned that his visit could take place next month or slightly later.

Russia’s Supreme Court has confirmed receiving a request from the Prosecutor General’s Office to lift sanctions on the Taliban, who were designated a terrorist organization in 2003. The court will review the request.

Meanwhile, Taliban representatives have been participating in various forums hosted in Moscow. Under Russian law, any contact with terrorist organizations is a punishable offense. However, Russian officials have emphasized the need to engage with the Taliban for Afghanistan’s stability, sidestepping concerns about potential contradictions in their policy.

With his second term set to end in 2028, U.S. President Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of running for a third term—despite it being against U.S. political norms.

Trump stated that he was “not joking” about his interest in a third term but added that it was not yet time to seriously consider the matter. “There are ways to make it happen,” he suggested, sparking discussions about potential legal and constitutional maneuvers.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose tariffs on all countries starting April 2, dubbing it "America’s Liberation Day." Initially, the policy targeted only nations imposing import tariffs on U.S. goods. Trump claimed that despite being exploited by many nations, the U.S. would still treat them better in comparison.

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed frustration over Vladimir Putin’s stance on the Ukraine war, hinting at imposing a 25% to 50% tariff on Russian oil. In an interview with NBC News, he also threatened airstrikes on Iran and dismissed any plans to militarily control Greenland. Before finalizing any agreements, he urged the Russian President to support a UN-led government in Ukraine. Trump criticized Putin’s comments about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s credibility, stating that a lack of new leadership would mean no long-term peace deal.

Russian President Vladimir Putin extended Eid-ul-Fitr greetings to the Muslim community in Russia. In a statement, he described Eid as an ancient and significant festival symbolizing spiritual growth, kindness, and compassion. He also acknowledged the Muslim community’s contributions to charitable, educational, and national projects. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin also extended his best wishes to Russian Muslims on this occasion.

A small aircraft crashed onto a house in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, killing all passengers on board. Fortunately, the occupants of the house managed to escape unscathed. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the cause of the crash. The aircraft, a SOCATA TBM7, had taken off from Des Moines International Airport, Iowa, and was headed toward Anoka County-Blaine Airport in Minneapolis when it went down at 12:20 PM local time on Saturday.

Following pressure from the Trump administration, Harvard University has dismissed key figures of the Center for Middle Eastern Studies (CMES), including interim social sciences dean David Cutler, Turkish studies professor Cemal Kafadar, and associate history professor Rosie Bashir. The decision follows accusations that CMES promoted anti-Semitic content and failed to adequately represent Israeli perspectives. The move comes after a report by the Harvard Jewish Alumni Alliance, which claimed CMES portrayed Israel as a colonial state engaged in apartheid and genocide.

In a column for The New York Times, former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sharply criticized the Trump administration, calling its policies “reckless displays of power.” She questioned Trump’s disregard for federal record-keeping laws and described his executive orders as harmful to national security. Clinton warned that if the U.S. continues operating like a corrupt state, it will lose its global standing against China and Russia. She also compared Trump’s business failures in Atlantic City to his handling of national security, cautioning that continued recklessness could lead to severe consequences.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the State Department and USAID have informed Congress about their restructuring plans. By July 1, certain USAID functions will be reorganized within departments. The State Department also plans to shut down USAID operations that do not align with administrative priorities. Rubio criticized USAID for deviating from its core mission, leading to high costs with minimal benefits. Earlier this year, the US administration had already paused foreign aid for 90 days through an executive order.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that America must "take over" Greenland to ensure global stability. During a visit to a U.S. military base in Greenland, Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance discussed Arctic security with stationed troops. Vance emphasized that without American leadership, China and Russia would dominate the region. He criticized Denmark’s leadership for underinvesting in Greenland’s security infrastructure, stating, "Our dispute isn’t with the people of Greenland but with Denmark’s leadership."

The U.S. State Department has canceled the visas of nearly 300 international students for participating in pro-Palestinian protests at American universities. Speaking at a press conference in Guyana, Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated, "We are doing this every day. Whenever we find protesters involved, we revoke their visas." He warned that if this policy continues, there will soon be no protesting students left. "We granted them visas to study, not to become social activists or disrupt our campuses," he added.

The U.S. Congress has introduced a bill proposing sanctions against Pakistan’s state institutions over human rights violations and alleged suppression of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. The bill calls for sanctions on Pakistan’s military leadership within 180 days and has been sent to the Foreign Affairs and Judiciary Committees for further review.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that the United States' new administration is taking its plans to seize Greenland seriously. Former US President Donald Trump had previously claimed that acquiring Greenland was essential for Washington’s 'international security.' Putin cautioned that underestimating the US’s ambitions regarding Greenland would be a grave mistake. He pointed out that these plans have deep historical roots. While Russia is not directly involved in the territorial claims over Greenland, Moscow is concerned that NATO countries are increasingly strategizing to use the Arctic region in potential conflicts.