admin US issues sanctions on Turkish bank that it calls a ‘critical financial lifeline’ for Iran
The U.S. Treasury has imposed sanctions on a Turkish financial institution as part of its latest effort to sever “critical…
Norway seizes a Russian vessel in remote Arctic, drawing Putin’s ire
Norwegian authorities have seized a Russian vessel in Svalbard at Ukraine's request, sparking condemnation from Russian President Vladimir Putin. A…
China exerts tight grip on information after floods
It’s been more than a week since deadly flash floods killed hundreds and left thousands missing along the China-Nepal border…
Russian attacks kill at least 3 in Ukraine as US talks on the war are expected
Russian attacks killed at least three people in Ukraine overnight, officials said Friday, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said US envoys…
An Israeli release, a shipping slowdown and other Mideast news
Israel has released four more Lebanese civilians who had been detained in southern Lebanon, a day after the first was…
Iranian strikes on Jordan test the bonds between the US and one of its staunchest Mideast allies
Jordan, a staunch U.S. ally that hosts American forces in the Mideast, has paid a price for its relationship with…
Iran targets Kuwait in retaliation for US bombardments, and other Mideast news
Iran has fired at Kuwait as part of its retaliation for U.S. bombardments earlier this week. Kuwait's Ministry of Defense…
2 trapped workers rescued alive from a tunnel in Nepal, officials say
Rescuers in Nepal have pulled two workers alive from a tunnel Friday during an ongoing operation at the Trishul 3A…
US hits Cuba with new sanctions as island’s crises multiply
The U.S government has hit Cuba with new sanctions in a fresh push to strangle the island’s economy and deepen…
Trump raises doubts over support for Britain in Falklands dispute with Argentina
U.S. President Donald Trump has raised doubts about whether the United States would support Britain in another conflict over the…