Tom Ozimek

The U.S. president said he must speak with Taiwan’s leader before deciding whether to proceed with the record arms sales package for Taipei.

The president said he has not yet decided whether to move ahead with a major U.S. arms package for Taiwan.

The Treasury secretary said Washington aims to shape global AI standards with U.S. values while maintaining its lead over China.

The president said he expects Russia and Ukraine to reach a settlement as battlefield data point to slowing Russian advances.

Israeli and U.S. officials have pointed to missile components, satellite imagery, and dual-use technologies tied to Chinese entities.

The operation marked the latest U.S. military strike targeting suspected narcotics trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific.

The UAE said its air defenses intercepted Iranian missiles and drones after U.S. forces struck Iranian targets in Hormuz clashes.

The remarks come amid a renewed diplomatic push to settle the Iran war, with markets rallying on hopes for an agreement.

Despite diplomatic momentum, divisions within Tehran’s leadership continue to threaten prospects for a lasting agreement, the officials said.

Wall Street gains offered some relief Tuesday, but ongoing tensions in the Gulf kept supply concerns and volatility elevated.