Trump departs for Beijing for summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping

President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are meeting in Beijing to discuss a path forward for the U.S.-Iran war, as the summit marks a pivotal moment in international diplomacy between the two countries.

Iran latest: Pentagon new estimates put Iran war cost at $29 billion

The ongoing ceasefire between the United States and Iran may have survived through Monday, but President Donald Trump indicated the current break in hostilities is on "life support."

Cruise passengers shaken by third death at popular port less than a year after opening

The death of an elderly woman after a mobility scooter accident marks the third death at Carnival Cruise Line's Celebration Key in less than a year since it opened.

Canadian American pleads guilty to human smuggling after family dies crossing into New York

A Canadian man who also held American citizenship pleaded guilty to his role in a human smuggling attempt across the two nations’ border that resulted in the deaths of a Romanian family, which included two children under three years old.

Trump "seriously considering" Venezuela as a possible 51st state

President Donald Trump is again eyeing adding another star to the U.S. flag, and he is looking much further south than Greenland.

Iran latest: Trump says US-Iran ceasefire is on 'life support' after latest rejected proposal

"Totally unacceptable" were the words President Donald Trump used to describe Iran’s response to the latest U.S. proposal to end the ongoing conflict between the two nations. The president’s rejection came shortly after the reply was delivered by Pakistani mediators.

Hantavirus latest: What’s next for cruise, passengers heading home

The cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak is set to anchor near the Canary Islands this weekend so passengers and some crew can disembark. Here’s how it will happen.

Trump: Ukraine and Russia agree to 3-day ceasefire

The president announced Russia and Ukraine had agree to a three-day ceasefire beginning May 9.

Iran latest: US forces disable two Iranian vessels violating blockade

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) released video Friday of U.S. forces disabling two Iranian-flagged unladen oil tankers attempting to pull into an Iranian port in the Gulf of Oman in violation of the ongoing U.S. blockade.

Iranian attack on Navy ships intercepted by US military

President Donald Trump spoke optimistically about the progress of peace negotiations with Iran, telling reporters Wednesday afternoon that the U.S. has had "very good talks" with the country’s leadership over the previous 24 hours. 

Marco Rubio arrives in Vatican City for sit-down with Pope Leo

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio made a visit Thursday to the Vatican, meeting with Pope Leo XIV, after a strained relationship between the Vatican and the Trump administration has developed over the Iran war. 

Air Force wants jet given by Qatar to serve as Air Force One ready by July 4th

The U.S. military hopes to welcome the jumbo jet gifted by Qatar to the Air Force One fleet before the Fourth of July, according to a new Reuters report.

Iran latest: “Project Freedom" pause could pave way for Iran deal

The United States military halted its recent initiative to help ships stranded in the Persian Gulf navigate safely through the Strait of Hormuz, so those vessels can reach their destinations.

Trump pauses plan to guide ships through Strait of Hormuz, says 'great progress' made toward deal

The U.S. announced Monday that American forces have cleared a route that will allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz and get around Iran’s effective closure of the vital shipping lane.