Iran says it remains open to dialogue “based on mutual respect” but warns it will respond “like never before” after Donald Trump threatened severe military action if Tehran refuses a nuclear deal.
Britain has faced a rift with its closest ally following President Donald Trump's bid to seize Greenland and his brief threat of tariffs against the UK and other NATO allies.
The United States has been carrying out a months-long effort to seize oil tankers linked to Venezuela - carrying out seven apprehensions since late last year.
Rodriguez was vice president to leader Nicolas Maduro, who was snatched by US commandoes in a deadly January 3 attack ordered by President Donald Trump against the oil-rich country.
At $223 million, the costliest deployment has been the one in Washington, DC, where there are still more than 2,600 National Guard personnel, followed by Los Angeles at $193 million, which saw a higher peak number of troops but for a shorter duration.
Powell, who has also characterized an investigation of the Fed by Trump's Justice Department of Justice as politically motivated, declined to comment on remarks by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticizing his attendance at the hearing.
The United States will retain control in the short term to ensure the oil revenue is used to stabilize Venezuela, Rubio said at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing.
Despite the talks, Russia has pounded Ukrainian infrastructure, leaving many residents of Kyiv without heat in freezing temperatures.
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem made the comments during an interest rate announcement which held the key rate at 2.25 percent, citing "unpredictable" US trade policies.
France had widely been seen as reluctant to brand the IRGC as a terror group so its latest statement represents a turnaround by Paris ahead of the EU meeting.
Regarding Western components found in Russian drones and missiles fired at Ukraine, Vlasiuk also called for action, particularly from Germany.
Since the invasion, Iraq has long been a proxy battleground between the US and Iran, with successive governments negotiating a delicate balance between the two foes.
Activist Chelsea Kane pulled up alongside a black SUV that her city-wide network of eyes and ears suspected belonged to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The Europeans "should do what's best for themselves," Bessent told CNBC when asked in a televised interview for reaction to the EU-India deal agreed Tuesday.
The US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady at its first policy gathering this year, citing robust economic growth, as the central bank resists Donald Trump's mounting pressure for cuts.
Modern conflicts have shown that dominance now depends not just on manpower or firepower, but on intelligence, autonomy and resilience in electronic warfare conditions.
The conviction comes amid a wider collapse of the political fortunes of the Yoon family. Yoon Suk Yeol, who was ousted from office after attempting to impose martial law in December 2024, is already serving a five-year prison sentence.
Spot gold was up 1.4% at $5,259.78 an ounce by 09:13 a.m. ET (1413 GMT) after touching a record $5,311.31. Prices gained more than 3% in the previous session
The S&P 500 Index rose 0.2% as of 9:48 a.m. in New York, with the benchmark surpassing the 7,000-point milestone for the first time
The virus has a fatality rate ranging from 40 per cent to 75 per cent, according to health experts. There is currently no approved vaccine or cure, making early containment and monitoring critical.
French President Emmanuel Macron said the US–Greenland dispute has jolted Europe into reassessing its security, urging greater sovereignty, Arctic engagement and faster defence rearmament amid strained transatlantic ties.
The deployment of a US carrier strike group places overwhelming American firepower within striking distance of Iran, but it also raises the risk of confrontation in a region where miscalculation can spiral quickly.
Iraq’s prime ministerial frontrunner Nouri al-Maliki has condemned US “interference” after President Donald Trump warned Washington would cut support if Maliki returned to power.
Indian intelligence sees the Golden Temple flag incident as a low-risk Khalistani provocation, warning of repeat symbolic acts as crackdowns weaken networks, push expendable actors and shift focus to narrative warfare abroad.
The Republican U.S. president, who pulled out of a 2015 multination nuclear deal with Tehran during his first White House term, noted that his last warning to Iran was followed by a military strike.
A strike group led by the USS Abraham Lincoln has now arrived in Middle Eastern waters, US Central Command said, without revealing its precise location.
A modest thaw began after Starmer met Xi Jinping in Brazil and suggested cooperation on climate issues. However, his China visit was delayed by controversy over Beijing’s plans to build a large new embassy in London.
A man sprayed foul-smelling liquid at Representative Ilhan Omar during a Minneapolis town hall as she criticised federal immigration authorities. The suspect was arrested, sparking bipartisan condemnation and highlighting security concerns.
In the video, a voice believed to be that of the commander can be heard berating the soldiers for attempting to abandon their posts and refusing orders.
A Lashkar-e-Taiba commander’s admission of Hamas links has intensified concerns over a widening terror nexus, raising questions about Pakistan’s role amid US-led Gaza peace efforts.
While Beijing has not issued any public statement, the developments coincide with an ongoing purge of senior PLA officers, adding to questions about internal stability.
As Donald Trump nears 80, aides project vitality while reports highlight health questions, legacy-building efforts and online speculation, even as the president insists he remains energetic and mentally sharp.
Framed by Dhaka as a step toward self-reliance and modernisation, the project in reality marks a deeper military and technological embedding of China in India’s immediate neighbourhood.
Governments across Europe, Asia and the Americas are reassessing economic dependencies and seeking broader partnerships to reduce exposure to shocks.
After a deadly shooting in Minneapolis, the White House reins in hardliners and shifts tone amid political backlash.
A 1.5 billion Euro stake in Puma marks Anta’s most decisive move yet from China’s factory floors to the front ranks of global sportswear.
The findings underline one of the deadliest military confrontations of the 21st century.
The move gives hundreds of thousands of people a path out of limbo, even as many countries tighten immigration rules.
Confidence is growing that a powerful winter storm will develop off the US East Coast this weekend, but major questions remain about its exact path and impact.
A video circulating on social media shows a Russian soldier wearing a penguin-shaped anti-thermal cloak being killed in a Ukrainian FPV drone strike, highlighting the limits of Russia’s “invisibility” camouflage tactics.
Al Saud emphasised that Saudi Arabia respects Iran's sovereignty and will not allow attacks or military operations against the country from any party, regardless of their origin.
Adam Nasir, who moved to the US as a child and built his career there, says he gave up his American citizenship as it no longer offered long-term value for his global ambitions.
The US and China have presented themselves as two sides of the same coin. They exhibit the same tendency, albeit using different methodologies, of undermining stability and sovereignty
Japan's yen has pulled back from critical levels after intervention warnings, but analysts warn the relief may be temporary as underlying pressures persist.
After nearly 20 years of negotiations, India and the EU finalize a landmark trade deal covering two billion people and nearly a quarter of global GDP, drawing attention from US media for its geopolitical significance.
The party also alleged that jail authorities were insisting on carrying out treatment inside the prison, despite doctors having clearly stated that such treatment was not possible within jail premises and required an operation and specialised medical facilities.
France’s National Assembly approved legislation to bar under-15s from social media, citing concerns over online bullying and mental health, with the bill now heading to the Senate.
US President Donald Trump said an American “armada” is moving toward Iran as Washington warns Tehran against killing protesters or restarting its nuclear programme, while saying he hopes the force will not be used.