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The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, with President Donald Trump pulling back planned strikes. The deal includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and initiating talks, though sporadic attacks continue across the region

In the early hours of Sunday, U.S. Secret Service officers responded to reports of gunfire near Lafayette Park, just north of the White House. A thorough search yielded no suspects or injuries, though authorities are pursuing a possible vehicle and person of interest.

The White House has strongly denied online rumours that President Donald Trump was hospitalised, after a routine press “lid” triggered speculation on social media. Posts claiming Trump was taken to Walter Reed were debunked, with fact-checks showing the circulated motorcade footage was from 2024.

In Washington, DC, Donald Trump said the US military is building underground facilities beneath a new White House ballroom. The project, featuring enhanced security, has drawn criticism over transparency, scale, and lack of Congressional oversight

The White House has launched a mobile app to provide direct access to Donald Trump’s messages, featuring live streams, alerts and exclusive content, following a teaser campaign that sparked widespread speculation online.

The Trump administration faced criticism for delayed public communication on the Donald Trump-led attack on Iran. While the Pentagon briefed select pro-Trump media, mainstream outlets reported limited clarity, highlighting an unconventional communications strategy during the initial stages of the conflict

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani presented a mock newspaper front page to President Donald Trump at the White House, pitching a $21 billion housing plan while also urging the release of detained Columbia University student Ellie Aghayeva

US President Donald Trump claimed in his State of the Union address that Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif told him 35 million lives were saved due to US intervention averting an India-Pakistan nuclear war, a claim India continues to deny

US President Donald Trump marked his first year back in office with a lengthy White House news conference, highlighting claimed accomplishments, immigration actions and foreign policy goals, while drawing attention for digressions, dramatic gestures and remarks amid domestic tension and international concern

US Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance announced they are expecting their fourth child, a boy, due in late July, drawing congratulations from the White House and highlighting Vance’s long-standing advocacy for pro-family, higher birth rates

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado presented her 2025 Nobel Peace Prize medal to US President Donald Trump as a symbolic gesture of gratitude for his support in promoting peace and democracy in Venezuela, though the prize title remains hers

Mali and Burkina Faso have barred US citizens in retaliation to President Donald Trump’s expanded travel ban on their nationals. The move underscores rising tensions between Washington and West Africa’s military-led governments amid ongoing security challenges and diplomatic rifts

A YouTube livestream by content creator Matt Farley unexpectedly appeared on the White House’s official live page for eight minutes, raising questions about a possible hack or accidental link. The incident comes amid a series of digital security challenges faced by President Trump’s administration.

Actress Mallika Sherawat described her White House Christmas dinner invitation as surreal, sharing photos and videos on Instagram. She previously attended the 2011 Correspondents’ Dinner, and her career includes Bollywood hits like Murder and international films such as Hisss and Politics of Love

A bipartisan group of US senators has introduced the Decreasing Russian Oil Profits (DROP) Act, proposing financial sanctions on foreign entities purchasing Russian oil to curb Moscow’s war funding, while allowing limited exemptions for countries that support Ukraine.

US President Donald Trump expanded travel restrictions by adding 20 countries and the Palestinian Authority, citing security, vetting failures and visa overstays, significantly widening limits on entry and immigration as part of his administration’s tougher border and national security policy.

US President Donald Trump announced a $12-billion farm relief package and vowed tougher tariff action to shield American producers, singling out India and other Asian nations for allegedly dumping rice in the US market. He said tariffs would be used “aggressively” to protect farmers.

Washington is closely tracking the Modi–Putin summit in New Delhi, with US analysts examining the optics, defence and energy outcomes, and potential White House reaction. Experts say the response will depend on India’s public embrace of Putin and the deals concluded.

US President Donald Trump invoked India–Pakistan disputes while claiming he had “ended eight wars” and prevented others during a Cabinet meeting. He argued the Russia–Ukraine conflict would not have occurred under his leadership and highlighted his administration’s role in brokering global ceasefires.

President Donald Trump said he has invited the families of Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, who was fatally shot in Washington, DC, and Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, who remains critical. Vigils were held in West Virginia as authorities pursue charges against a 29-year-old Afghan national.