Live Time LIVE COVERAGE WRAP-UP A woman reacts as people gather at the Enghelab Square, after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in Israeli and US strikes, in Tehran on Sunday. (Reuters) We’re wrapping up this live coverage — but we’ll be back soon Stay tuned for continued reporting on the escalating regional crisis and its … Read more
MEXICO CITY, Feb 23 – Mexican authorities said intelligence linked to a recent visit by one of Nemesio Oseguera’s romantic partners helped lead security forces to him. The killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as El Mencho, has since unleashed waves of violence, shaken markets, and renewed pressure from the United States on Mexico … Read more
GENEVA, Feb 18 – After two days of tense and closely watched negotiations in Geneva, talks aimed at ending the war between Ukraine and Russia concluded without any concrete progress. Despite mediation efforts led by the United States, the discussions ended with unresolved disagreements over territory, security guarantees, and control of critical infrastructure, underscoring how … Read more
February 17 – Jesse Jackson, one of the most recognizable figures of the American civil rights movement and a two time contender for the Democratic presidential nomination, has died at the age of 84. His family confirmed his death in a statement released on Tuesday, describing him as a lifelong advocate for those pushed to the … Read more
TOKYO, Feb 9 – Japan’s political landscape shifted decisively after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s ruling party secured a commanding victory in Sunday’s general election, a result widely seen as strengthening her hand to pursue controversial tax cuts and expansionary fiscal policies. The outcome has intensified debate over how far the government can go in stimulating … Read more
WASHINGTON, Feb 7 – Ukraine’s president has said the United States is pushing both Kyiv and Moscow toward a tight timeline to end the war, warning that Washington expects concrete progress by June as fighting continues and Russia intensifies attacks on Ukraine’s energy system. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters that U.S. officials have outlined a … Read more
MUSCAT, Feb 6 – Iran and the United States have edged back to the negotiating table in Oman at a moment of intense regional strain, with both sides weighing diplomacy against the risk of open conflict. The indirect talks, facilitated by Omani mediators in Muscat, come amid sharp disagreements over Iran’s nuclear programme, Washington’s expanding … Read more
WASHINGTON, Feb 3 – U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a sweeping spending bill into law, bringing an end to a four-day partial government shutdown that began on Saturday after Congress failed to approve funding before a deadline. The measure restores money for most federal agencies and gives lawmakers a short window to negotiate … Read more
BRUSSELS, Jan 29 – The European Union has escalated pressure on Iran by approving a fresh round of sanctions targeting senior figures linked to a violent suppression of nationwide protests. The measures include penalties against 15 Iranian officials, among them high ranking commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a powerful force at the center … Read more
NEW DELHI, Jan 27 – India and the European Union have reached a long awaited trade agreement that both sides are calling historic in scale and ambition. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the pact as the “mother of all deals,” highlighting its vast economic reach and its importance at a time when global trade … Read more