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
JOHANNESBURG, June 26 – South Africa is once again facing heightened tensions over immigration as anti-immigrant groups prepare for demonstrations that have raised concerns about public safety and social stability. Protest organizers have urged undocumented foreign nationals to leave the country before planned rallies next week, a call that has prompted fear among many migrant … Read more
CARACAS, Venezuela, June 25 – Venezuela is facing one of the deadliest natural disasters in its recent history after two powerful earthquakes struck within moments of each other on Wednesday evening, leaving widespread destruction across multiple regions of the country. Authorities have confirmed that at least 32 people lost their lives and 700 were injured, … Read more
TEL AVIV/DUBAI, June 24 – A fragile diplomatic effort aimed at reducing tensions between the US and Iran is facing growing challenges as Israel insists it will keep troops deployed in southern Lebanon, while senior U.S. officials work to convince regional allies that the newly announced peace framework can deliver long-term stability. The agreement, unveiled … Read more