Americans are heading to the polls on November 3 in midterm elections that could reshape political control in Washington and determine the direction of President Donald Trump’s second term. All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 Senate seats are being contested, alongside governorships in 36 states. Democrats are seeking...
The United States, South Korea, and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to the complete denuclearisation of North Korea amid growing regional security concerns and the possibility of renewed diplomatic talks with Pyongyang. The announcement followed a trilateral meeting between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and Japanese Foreign Minister...
Oil prices climbed on Thursday, October 22, 2026, as escalating tensions in the Middle East raised concerns about potential disruptions to global energy supplies. According to Reuters, Brent crude futures rose $1.29, or 1.2%, to $110.11 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 97 cents, or 1%, to $98.12. The price increase...
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy has reported that seven vessels were hit in incidents around the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, while warning the United States that further provocations could trigger a broader response against its regional bases. According to the IRGC, four vessels allegedly involved in illegal oil transfers in...
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has welcomed the completion of the US military withdrawal from Iraq, describing it as a “historic victory” and saying it could mark the beginning of a broader American withdrawal from West Asia. In a statement, the IRGC said the departure reflected what it described as the Iraqi people’s determination...
Qatar is set to present the United States with new ideas discussed with Iran on how to meet Tehran’s conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said. Speaking to reporters in New York, Araghchi said he had held further discussions with Qatari mediators on possible ways to implement Iran’s conditions....
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers have reportedly been instructed to stop arresting immigrants who have no criminal convictions or pending criminal charges, according to agency sources cited in a report. Under the reported directive, federal immigration agents would continue to arrest immigrants with criminal convictions or pending criminal charges. People with final deportation...
US President Donald Trump has sharply criticised Canada after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs on American goods following the collapse of trade negotiations between the two countries. In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump accused Canada of seeking the benefits of being part of the United States without actually becoming a...
TEHRAN: Iran has warned neighbouring countries against joining the United States’ economic campaign against Tehran, saying nations that cooperate with Washington could be treated as enemies and face retaliation. Mohsen Rezaee, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, issued the warning on Saturday, saying Tehran would target the interests of neighbouring states if they participated...