South Korea, U.S. Begin Joint Drills Amid Rising North Korea Tensions SEOUL – South Korea and the United States have launched their annual Ulchi Freedom Shield military drills this week, stepping up preparations against North Korea’s growing nuclear threat. The 11-day exercises, which Seoul says are purely defensive, include upgraded response strategies. While the scale […]
“The (possible) presence of American companies in the region is worrying,” Pezeshkian said before departing on a pre-planned trip that also includes a visit to Belarus. “We will discuss it (with Armenian officials) and express our concerns,” he added, according to footage broadcast on state television. The land corridor, dubbed the “Trump Route for International […]
Pakistan, U.S. Reaffirm Commitment to Counterterrorism Amid New BLA Designations ISLAMABAD — Pakistan and the United States have reaffirmed their shared commitment to fighting terrorism in all its forms, following the U.S. designation of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its Majeed Brigade faction as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs). The announcement came a day after […]
Oil Prices Rise Slightly as US-China Tariff Truce Extends and Trump-Putin Meeting Approaches By early Tuesday, Brent crude oil futures had gained 26 cents, or 0.39%, reaching $66.89 per barrel. Meanwhile, US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 22 cents, or 0.34%, to $64.18 per barrel. The boost in oil prices comes after the White […]
Xi, Lula Pledge Unity Against US Tariffs in Hour-Long Call BEIJING / BRASÍLIA – Chinese President Xi Jinping and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva have reaffirmed their commitment to defending the multilateral trading system, positioning their countries in sharp contrast to US President Donald Trump’s escalating tariff measures. In a phone call lasting […]
US, China Extend Tariff Truce Until November WASHINGTON / BEIJING — The United States and China have agreed to extend their tariff truce until November 10, delaying steep increases in trade duties that were set to take effect this week. US President Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social platform that he had signed an […]
Pakistan Set to Receive Major US Investments After Successful Trade Talks Islamabad — Pakistan is on track to welcome significant investments from the United States across multiple sectors, according to Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, who spoke following his recent visit to the US. In an informal chat after returning home, Aurangzeb shared that Pakistan made […]
US Allows Nvidia to Resume Sales of AI Chips to China Amid Controversy The US government, which halted sales of Nvidia’s H20 AI chips to China in April under the Trump administration, has recently allowed the company to resume shipments. A US official confirmed on Friday that the Commerce Department has begun issuing licenses for […]
Russian Legacy Still Visible in Alaska’s Culture and Communities ANCHORAGE, ALASKA – On the far northwest edge of North America, just a short distance from Russia, traces of the state’s former colonial ruler remain woven into local life. Alaska, once a Russian colony, entered the pages of history in 1728 when Danish explorer Vitus Bering […]
Ireland Pushes Ahead With Occupied Territories Bill, Norway Reviews Israeli Investments DUBLIN/OSLO — Ireland says it will move forward with its Occupied Territories Bill despite pressure from Washington, where more than a dozen US lawmakers have urged Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to add the country to a boycott list if the legislation is passed. Prime […]
