Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks to members of the media during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

Thousands more US troops are heading to the Middle East

Thousands of US troops have been deployed to the Middle East, the Trump administration has threatened to escalate war if a deal is not reached soon.

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President Donald Trump waves as he boards Air Force One, Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida.

'Get your own oil': Trump lashes out at allies over lack of support

Trump directed blame at US allies such as the United Kingdom and France, that have refused to enter a war with no clear endgame that they were not consulted on.

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The Sorek desalination plant operates in Rishon LeZion, Israel, May 4, 2014.

The real risk in Trump's threat to destroy Iran's desalination plants

The biggest danger, analysts warn, may not be what Trump could do to Iran – but how Tehran could retaliate.

Tuesday 7:21pm

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Palm Beach International Airport has been cleared to be renamed the President Donald J. Trump International Airport, while newly released digital renderings show Trump's plans for a skyscraper presidential library in Miami.

Florida airport renamed for Trump, skyscraper library next on agenda

Palm Beach International Airport was cleared to be renamed after US President Donald Trump on Monday, hours before the president separately revealed plans for a Miami skyscraper planned to house his presidential library.

Tuesday 6:00pm

President Donald Trump waves to the media as he walks on the South Lawn upon his arrival to the White House, Sunday, March 29, 2026

Gulf allies urge Trump to keep fighting until Iran decisively defeated

They argue that Tehran hasn't been weakened enough by the monthlong US-led bombing campaign, according to US, Gulf and Israeli officials.

Tuesday 12:25pm

A member of police special forces stands guard on top their car at the Enqelab-e-Eslami, or Islamic Revolution, square in downtown Tehran, Iran, Monday, March 30, 2026.

Trump threatens Iran's civilian infrastructure if deal not reached 'shortly'

In his warning, Trump threatened widespread destruction of Iran’s energy resources and other vital infrastructure, including desalination plants that supply drinking water.

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Iran's Kharg Island, located in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Iran.

'Maybe we take Kharg Island, maybe we don't' - Trump

Asked about Iranian defences there, Trump said: "I don't think they have any defence. We could take it very easily."

Mon, Mar 30

Migrants trying to reach Britain, walk on a beach shore in Gravelines, northern France, Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

Europe seeks to increase deportations in Trump-like tactics

Far-right parties in Europe have praised the deportation policies of US President Donald Trump and called for the EU to adopt a similar approach.

Mon, Mar 30

Barron Trump watches as his father, President Donald Trump attends an indoor Presidential Inauguration parade event at Capital One Arena.

Man sent to prison for assault witnessed on video by Barron Trump

Matvei Rumiantsev, 23, was convicted by a jury on January 28 of assault with bodily harm but was acquitted of rape and choking charges.

Mon, Mar 30

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This image from video provided by US Central Command shows U.S. Sailors and Marines aboard USS Tripoli (LHA 7).

Iran warns US against deploying ground troops in the Middle East

A top Iranian official warned the US against a ground invasion, saying its troops would be set "on fire," as regional diplomats met overnight in Pakistan.

Mon, Mar 30

No Kings demonstrator in Paris.

'No Kings' rallies draw crowds across US and Europe

Minnesota took centre stage, in what organisers expected to be mass demonstrations involving millions of people.

Sun, Mar 29

In this Nov. 9, 2017, file photo, US President Donald Trump, right, chats with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

China investigates US trade practices, responds to Trump tariff moves

The Commerce Ministry said the new probes are a response to two investigations announced by Trump earlier this month against multiple countries, including China.

Sun, Mar 29

Tehran continues to deny any negotiations are taking place after more than 10,000 airstrikes.

Trump's conflicting messages sow confusion over the Iran war

He has pilloried other countries for not helping the US, only to say later he does not need their assistance.

Sun, Mar 29

US President says the regime has been severely curtailed, but the threat of long-range airstrikes remains. 

A month into war, Iran uses insurgent tactics and holds economies hostage

Analysis: One month into their war with Iran, the US and Israel find themselves confronting an opponent fighting more like an insurgency than a nation.

Sun, Mar 29

Demonstrators march down Benjamin Franklin Parkway during the "No Kings" protest, June 14, 2025, in Philadelphia.

Minnesota serves as flagship for 'No Kings' protests against Trump

Organisers say more than 3100 events have been registered in all 50 states, with more than 9 million people expected to participate.

Sat, Mar 28

Marco Rubio speaks to reporters before boarding a plane.

Rubio to try and sell Iran war to G7 after Trump insults allies

Trump's comments on nations attending the meeting will be one barrier, Marco Rubio will also face questions on the US' commitment to protecting Ukraine.

Fri, Mar 27

President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House.

Watch: Trump goes on tangent about Sharpies during war meeting

The President interjected into a meeting by holding up a custom-made black and gold Sharpie and offering a long story about how his preferred marker came to be a White House fixture.

Fri, Mar 27

President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House

Trump insists Iran 'begging to make a deal', Tehran dismisses ceasefire plan

Iran has been blocking ships it perceives as linked to the US and Israeli war effort from the Strait of Hormuz, but it's letting a trickle of others through the crucial waterway.

Fri, Mar 27

US President Donald Trump

Is Trump’s 15‑point Iran plan a sign Washington fears it is losing this war?

Analysis: Iran is, by Trump’s own admission, a “high-level” opponent.

Fri, Mar 27

Pro-government supporters wave national flags as one of them holds a picture of the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei during a rally in a square in western Tehran.

Iran, US harden positions as Tehran keeps grip on Strait of Hormuz

Industry experts described Iran as instituting a “de facto ‘toll booth’ regime” with some ships paying in Chinese yuan to pass through the strait.

Thu, Mar 26

Emily Gregory Florida named as new Democrat state representative.

Florida’s new Democratic state rep 'would love' a chat with Trump

After a surprise victory, Emily Gregory has been announced as Trump's new state representative in a special election in the United States.

Thu, Mar 26

Smoke billows following an Iranian missile strike in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Iranian military mocks Trump's claim of US-Iran negotiations

A 15-point plan proposed by Washington was reportedly submitted to Iran by intermediaries from Pakistan.

Wed, Mar 25

The logo of the Claude app can be seen on the display of a smartphone (file image).

US govt, AI firm to battle in court after refusing military use

Anthropic has said it sought to restrict its technology from being used for fully autonomous weapons and the mass surveillance of Americans.

Wed, Mar 25

US President Donald Trump listens to a reporter during the swearing in for Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin in the Oval Office of the White House.

Some of Trump's objectives remain unfulfilled as war 'winding down'

As the US President suggests they may soon be "winding down" the operation after three and a half weeks, some of his key aims remain undefined or unfulfilled.

Wed, Mar 25

Smoke billows following an Iranian missile strike in Tel Aviv.

Airstrikes batter Iran as it attacks Israel and Gulf states

Pakistan offered to host diplomatic talks, but Iran remained defiant, vowing to fight "until complete victory".

Wed, Mar 25