Deepanjali Sharma
Deepanjali Sharma is a Political News Writer at MEAWW, where she reports on US politics, policy debates, and key developments shaping global affairs.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard seizes two ships in Strait of Hormuz after attack, reports
Tracking data shows ships still moving through strait, signal disruptions raise safety concerns
President Trump raises '2 questions' for Pope Leo XIV amid Iran war dispute
'Why does the pope think it is fine for Iran to have a nuclear weapon and to kill 42,000 unarmed protesters?' Trump asked Pope Leo XIV
Sen Mark Warner announces death of daughter Madison, 36, after long battle with juvenile diabetes
Warner previously referenced his daughters' health issues in policy debates, advocating for improved diabetes care and coverage protections
No nukes or no ceasefire: Trump gives Iran a binary as talks remain in doubt
President Trump emphasized that preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear capability remains the central and non-negotiable objective of US efforts
'Forcefully demonstrate opposition' as over 250 journalists sign letter ahead of WHCD
Journalists cite lawsuits and regulatory pressure in call for resistance at high-profile event
Iran says ‘no plans’ for next round of peace talks as US delegation heads to Islamabad
Iran’s president says, ‘War benefits no one; every rational and diplomatic route should be used’
Warren slams Trump, says taxpayer money is ‘footing Iran’s bill’ and ‘that is not putting America first’
Warren says Trump’s tax code benefits billionaires as ordinary Americans fund Iran war costs
'Bombs falling, commerce choked off': Sen Tim Kaine pushes to reopen Hormuz as gas prices surge
Sen Kaine suggested that restoring full access to shipping routes could ease supply pressures and help bring down rising fuel costs globally
Trump hits Spain over NATO spending as Sánchez faces pressure over Iran position
Sánchez says 'Spain will not be complicit out of fear of reprisals' amid the US-Israel-Iran campaign
Pope Leo XIV calls Lebanon ceasefire ‘cause for hope’ as Iran talks loom
‘I am grateful to Pope Leo,’ Vance says as pope adds ‘not in my interest at all’ to debate Trump
Energy Sec Wright ties sub-$3 gas to Iran deal as Islamabad talks begin: 'Prices have peaked'
Shipping constraints in the Strait of Hormuz transit route are contributing to elevated fuel prices and uncertainty in international energy markets
Trump deploys delegation to Pakistan, issues Iran ultimatum if deal fails: 'Every bridge comes down'
Trump said US representatives would travel to Islamabad for negotiations, suggesting a diplomatic channel remains open despite escalating rhetoric
‘Downton Abbey A New Era’ star Nathalie Baye dies at 77 after dementia diagnosis
Family says actress died in Paris after Lewy body dementia affecting 'thinking, movement, mood'
'Not in my interest at all': Pope Leo XIV shuts down Trump clash mid-Africa flight
Pope Leo XIV stressed that his statements stemmed from longstanding principles rooted in the Gospel, rather than criticism directed at individuals
Appeals court keeps Trump's $400M 'militarily imperative' White House ballroom alive
A court scheduled a June hearing on the White House expansion, where judges will decide whether construction will continue or face renewed limits
Iran locks Hormuz under 'strict control' after US refuses to lift naval blockade
An Iranian spokesperson said the Strait would remain under strict control until the US allowed full navigation for vessels traveling to and from Iran
RFK Jr blocks push to question Trump's mental fitness: 'There hasn't been a more sane president'
HHS Secretary RFK Jr maintained that President Trump was fit for office and dismissed suggestions of invoking constitutional measures
Trump claims Iran to suspend nuclear program ‘unlimited’ as talks advance
Trump claims Iran halt nuclear program 'No years, unlimited,' rejects release of frozen funds
2 GOP senators threaten to block Trump's Iran war at day 60: 'I would vote not to authorize'
'Sixty days is important with respect to the War Powers Resolution, and I'm not quite clear what the strategic objectives are', Thom Tillis said
Trump challenges NYT and CNN to credit his Iran win: 'Just say job well done, Mr President'
'They are desperately looking for a reason to criticize President Donald Trump over the Iran issue, but simply cannot find it', Trump wrote