WASHINGTON, July 4 – President Donald Trump marked the United States’ 250th Independence Day celebration with a speech that combined patriotic themes, tributes to military veterans, and political messaging, creating a ceremony that reflected both national pride and the country’s deeply divided political climate. The event, held in Washington, D.C., drew thousands of attendees despite … Read more
WASHINGTON, July 4 – The United States is commemorating the 250th anniversary of its independence with nationwide celebrations that blend patriotic traditions, historic reflection, and large public gatherings. From spectacular fireworks displays to concerts, parades, and community events, Americans are observing one of the country’s most significant milestones. This landmark anniversary, however, arrives during a … Read more
WASHINGTON, July 3 – America’s yearlong celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence reached another major milestone on Friday, as patriotic events expanded across the country despite dangerous heat conditions affecting millions of residents. From Washington, D.C., to New York City and communities across the Midwest and Northeast, Americans gathered to honor … Read more
WASHINGTON, July 2 – The U.S. labor market showed fresh signs of slowing in June as employers added fewer jobs than expected, while the unemployment rate unexpectedly edged lower. Although the decline in unemployment may appear encouraging at first glance, economists pointed to a different story beneath the surface. A significant number of Americans stopped … Read more
DOHA/VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia, July 1 – Indirect negotiations between the United States and Iran concluded in Doha on Wednesday, with officials describing the discussions as constructive, although no major breakthrough was announced. Rather than tackling the most contentious issues surrounding Iran’s nuclear program, negotiators concentrated on implementing parts of the temporary agreement reached in June, … Read more
NEW YORK, July 30 – President Donald Trump’s latest federal financial disclosure has provided one of the clearest looks yet at the rapid transformation of his business empire, showing that cryptocurrency has become one of its largest sources of revenue. The filing indicates that businesses connected to Trump generated approximately $1.2 billion from cryptocurrency ventures … Read more
DOHA, June 30 – Efforts to move the United States and Iran closer to a lasting diplomatic settlement have entered another period of uncertainty as senior American representatives arrived in Qatar without plans for direct high-level negotiations with Iranian officials. While Doha continues to play its role as a trusted intermediary between both governments, conflicting … Read more
June 29 – The U.S. Supreme Court delivered one of the most consequential rulings on executive authority in decades on Monday, significantly broadening the president’s ability to remove leaders of independent federal agencies. In a landmark decision, the court ruled that President Donald Trump has the constitutional authority to dismiss the heads of most independent … Read more
DUBAI/MANAMA, June 28 – Tensions across the Middle East escalated sharply after Iran launched drone and missile attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait in retaliation for recent United States military strikes. The latest exchange has raised concerns that ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the conflict could unravel, with Iranian officials warning that negotiations may come … Read more
WASHINGTON/DUBAI, June 26 – A fragile pause in hostilities between the US and Iran came under renewed pressure after the U.S. military carried out targeted strikes against Iranian military sites on Friday. The operation followed a drone attack on a commercial cargo vessel traveling near the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically vital waterway that serves … Read more