DUBAI/WASHINGTON, June 3 – A fragile pause in hostilities involving Iran, the United States, and their regional allies is facing renewed strain after a new series of military actions in the Persian Gulf escalated tensions across the Middle East. Fresh attacks involving drones and missiles, along with growing disagreements linked to Lebanon’s conflict, have raised … Read more
WASHINGTON, June 2 – Despite multiple ceasefire agreements announced across different conflict zones in the Middle East, violence continues to intensify rather than fade. Diplomatic efforts that were presented as breakthroughs have struggled to translate into meaningful calm on the ground, raising fresh questions about the effectiveness of current agreements and the willingness of the parties … Read more
WASHINGTON, June 1 – Tensions across the Middle East deepened on Monday, after the United States carried out military strikes against Iranian sites and later intercepted missiles launched by Tehran toward areas hosting American troops in Kuwait. The latest exchange of attacks unfolded against the backdrop of fragile ceasefire negotiations that have struggled to hold … Read more
BOGOTA, May 31 – Colombia moved toward a high stakes presidential runoff election on Sunday, after conservative outsider Aberaldo de la Espriella emerged with a slight advantage in the first round of voting. With no candidate securing the majority needed to win outright, voters are now preparing for a second and decisive contest in June … Read more
WASHINGTON, May 30 – Senate Republicans are heading back to Washington facing one of the most politically delicate debates of the year, as divisions inside the party continue to grow over President Donald Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund. The initiative, which has been presented by the administration as a mechanism to compensate individuals who … Read more
WASHINGTON/DUBAI, May 29 – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that he is approaching a final decision on a proposed agreement with Iran that could extend the current ceasefire for another 60 days, while also insisting that Tehran accept key American demands, including the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and restrictions related to … Read more
WASHINGTON, May 28 – As debate continues in Washington over how the US will commemorate the country’s 250th anniversary, a new proposal involving U.S. currency has sparked political discussion and public attention. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday that the Treasury Department has already completed limited design preparations for a proposed $250 bill featuring … Read more
DOHA, May 26 – Iran sharply criticized recent U.S. military strikes on its territory, describing them as evidence of Washington’s lack of commitment to ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at ending months of war. The strong reaction from Tehran came as negotiators continue working toward a broader agreement that could stabilize the region following a fragile … Read more
CAIRO/WASHINGTON, May 25 – A potential agreement aimed at ending the war involving Iran, the United States, Israel, and regional armed groups is beginning to take shape, offering a possible path toward stability in one of the world’s most volatile regions. While officials involved in discussions have expressed cautious optimism, many of the most critical … Read more
WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD, May 25 – The United States has indicated that diplomacy remains its preferred path in dealing with Iran, but senior officials have also made clear that Washington is prepared to pursue other options if ongoing negotiations fail to produce results. Speaking during a visit to New Delhi on Monday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco … Read more