WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is facing warnings from foes and allies alike that he’s getting boxed in on the Iran war, a conflict …
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Kuwait said Wednesday it had suspended commercial flights after an Iranian drone attack hit the country’s a…
WASHINGTON (AP) — As part of the Trump administration's ongoing campaign to pressure Iran into a deal that would end an ongoing war with the U…
Secretary of State Marco Rubio faces a litany of questions on Tuesday about the Trump administration’s fragile or stalling diplomatic efforts around the world. He's appearing in back-to-back hearings on Capitol Hill for the first time since the Iran war began. And Senate Republicans are discussing next steps after the Justice Department said it would comply with a court order pausing a $1.776 billion settlement fund designed to compensate President Donald Trump’s political allies. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was scheduled to tell the House Appropriations Committee about the department's budget, but lawmakers will almost certainly focus their questioning on the settlement fund.
Iran's year-on-year inflation reached a record high in May, the worst since World War II. This highlights the economic struggles faced by average Iranians. Iran's Central Bank acknowledged the impact of the war with Israel and the U.S. on the rial currency. Economic mismanagement and corruption are also affecting Iran's oil-backed economy, which remains under a U.S. naval blockade. Past economic pressures have led to nationwide protests. Experts warn that new demonstrations could emerge if economic conditions worsen. The consumer price index rose 77.2% in May compared to the previous year, with daily needs increasing by 113.8%.
Pope Leo XIV has issued a manifesto calling for robust regulation of artificial intelligence. His first encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas,” has sparked widespread online reactions. Many young people appreciate his stance, seeing few leaders addressing AI's rapid rise. Leo, the first U.S.-born pope, often engages with contemporary culture. He recently participated in a viral meme and wore Nike sneakers under his vestments. His approach reflects the modernizing reforms of the Second Vatican Council. Leo's engagement comes at a crucial time for the Catholic Church, as it reckons with past abuses.
California's governor race is lacking star power this year. Big names like Kamala Harris and Alex Padilla have opted out, leaving a crowded field of about 60 candidates. Democrats are looking to Iowa for one of their best chances to pick up a governor’s seat in a state that has repeatedly disappointed them. Republicans, meanwhile, are grappling with a congressman whose unexplained absence could put their already slim majority at risk. And Los Angeles is deciding who will lead the nation’s second-largest city as it prepares to host the Olympics. Here's what to know as voters cast ballots on Tuesday.
NEW YORK (AP) — An Iraqi national accused of plotting at least 18 attacks in Europe in retaliation for the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran ple…
More Mandelson files released in UK bring bad news for Starmer, but many questions remain unanswered
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces more embarrassment with the release of files about former U.K. ambassador to Washington Peter Mandelson. The documents were published Monday. They run to more than 1,500 pages and include emails and texts. A handwritten note from Mandelson pledged that the government would “never regret” giving him the job. Mandelson was a friend of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Mandelson was fired as U.K. ambassador to the United States after nine months. Fallout from the appointment has left Starmer fighting for his job. Critics say the decision to give Mandelson the key diplomatic job shows poor judgment by Starmer who is under pressure to resign.
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The U.S. military said Monday it was targeting Iranian radar and drone control sites in Iran after Tehran s…