Pentagon chief Hegseth says US blockade on Iran 'going global'
IRAN-CRISIS-HEGSETH:Pentagon chief Hegseth says US blockade on Iran 'going global'
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US, EU to sign preliminary partnership deal on critical minerals on Friday
USA-EU-MINERALS:US, EU to sign preliminary partnership deal on critical minerals on Friday...
US Senator Steve Daines to lead visit to China before May summit, SCMP reports
USA-TRUMP-CHINA-VISIT:US Senator Steve Daines to lead visit to China before May summit, SCMP reports...
US says it does not object to Iran playing in World Cup but people with ties to IRGC won't be allowed
SOCCER-WORLDCUP-USA-IRAN:US says it does not object to Iran playing in World Cup but people with ties to IRGC won't be allowed...
Trump won't be rushed on Iran as clock ticking for the regime
(The Center Square) – Time is ticking for Iran, as President Donald Trump says he won’t be rushed into giving a timeline regarding the conflict and ceasefire with Iran....
Trump announces drug pricing deal with Regeneron
USA-TRUMP-DRUG-PRICING:Trump announces drug pricing deal with Regeneron...
Trump says US will not use nuclear weapon in Iran war
IRAN-CRISIS-TRUMP-WEAPONS:Trump says US will not use nuclear weapon in Iran war...
Foreign-flagged tanker ships US oil from Texas to Pennsylvania after waiver
USA-OIL-SHIPPING-WAIVER:Foreign-flagged tanker ships US oil from Texas to Pennsylvania after waiver...
Cuba sees short-term relief as Russian oil begins to flow
CUBA-CRISIS-RUSSIA-OIL:Cuba sees short-term relief as Russian oil begins to flow...
Iran fast-boat swarms add to Hormuz threats for shipping
IRAN-CRISIS-FASTBOATS-HORMUZ:Iran fast-boat swarms add to Hormuz threats for shipping...
US to loosen marijuana rules in major shift for $47 billion industry
USA-HEALTH-CANNABIS:US to loosen marijuana rules in major shift for $47 billion industry...
White House accuses China of ‘industrial scale’ theft of AI technology, FT reports
USA-AI-CHINA:White House accuses China of ‘industrial scale’ theft of AI technology, FT reports...
Louisiana man charged over the gun used in massacre of eight children
USA-SHOOTING-LOUISIANA:Louisiana man charged over the gun used in massacre of eight children...
Deceived by Xi Jinping, Trump is Furious. Will the Trump-Xi Meeting Fall Through?
The US-Iran negotiations have collapsed, and the world is closely watching to see if the guns in the Gulf of Oman will fire again. Trump issued an ultimatum from the White House, stating that the ceasefire agreement has only 3 to 5 days left. According to the New York Post, Trump indicated that the second round of negotiations between the US and Iran could occur within the next three days....
Xi's Manoeuvring with Trump: Iranian Cargo Ship Carries Unfriendly 'Chinese Gift'
The U.S. military recently seized the cargo ship Touska, which was en route from China to Iran. U.S. President Trump stated that the ship was carrying a 'gift from China,' and that the contents of this gift were 'not very friendly.'...
Xi Zhanxi stresses “correct achievements” as Wang Huning signals irony
Following the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China's reiteration of the 'correct view of achievements' in January, a brainwashing campaign to 'establish the correct view of achievements' has recently taken hold across China over the past two months....
India says trade talks with U.S. remain constructive after Washington visit
USA-TRUMP-TARIFFS-INDIA:India says trade talks with U.S. remain constructive after Washington visit...
Village Banks “Fall Off a Cliff” — A Dangerous Signal for the Situation
It is a well-known fact that China’s economy has remained sluggish in recent years, and the term “cliff-like” has frequently appeared in media and online discussions....
Mozambique President Departs as Xi Holds Welcome Ceremony
According to reports from the CCP's official media, on the afternoon of April 21, CCP leader Xi Jinping met with Mozambique President Chapo at the Great Hall of the People....
China-linked hackers using everyday devices to hide attacks, cyber agencies warn
BRITAIN-SECURITY-CYBER:China-linked hackers using everyday devices to hide attacks, cyber agencies warn...
US Senate edges toward advancing ICE, border funding plan
USA-CONGRESS-SHUTDOWN:US Senate edges toward advancing ICE, border funding plan...
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs bill prohibiting DEI in local governments
FLORIDA-DIVERSITY:Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs bill prohibiting DEI in local governments...
US Navy Secretary Phelan fired, sources say
USA-TRUMP-NAVY:US Navy Secretary Phelan fired, sources say...
US criticizes China's pressure on African countries to block Taiwan president's trip
USA-CHINA-TAIWAN-AFRICA:US criticizes China's pressure on African countries to block Taiwan president's trip...
Virginia court blocks congressional map backed by Democrats
USA-ELECTION-VIRGINIA-REDISTRICTING:Virginia court blocks voter‑approved congressional map backed by Democrats...
Trump attacks Supreme Court over tariffs, frets about birthright case
(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump lashed out at U.S. Supreme Court justices Wednesday, calling some Republican-appointed members "weak, stupid, and bad" over a February ruling that struck down...
US approves potential $200 million sale of Hellfire missiles to the Netherlands
USA-ARMS-NETHERLANDS:US approves potential $200 million sale of Hellfire missiles to the Netherlands...
Fragile ceasefire with Iran being tested
(The Center Square) – After extending the ceasefire with Iran, President Donald Trump is reportedly giving the Islamic Republic a shorter deadline to present a unified proposal for a peace...
Lawmakers question Omar’s role in fraud scandal as she skips hearing
(The Center Square) – Minnesota lawmakers are questioning U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar’s role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme as investigations and prosecutions continue....
Trump calls on Republicans to pass spending bill
USA-CONGRESS-SPENDING:Trump calls on Republicans to pass spending bill...
US-based Virtus and Indian partner to restart Congo copper miner Chemaf in 2027, union executive says
CONGO-MINING-VIRTUS:US-based Virtus and Indian partner to restart Congo copper miner Chemaf in 2027, union executive says...
Iran says it seizes two container ships attempting to leave Gulf
IRAN-CRISIS-SHIPPING:Iran says it seizes two container ships attempting to leave Gulf...