UNITED NATIONS — Addressing the world’s leaders, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday blamed the United States and Israeli attacks for “dealing a grievous blow” to peace negotiations as Tehran braces for the reinstatement of sanctions in the next week, barring a last-minute diplomatic breakthrough. Hours before his speech, Iran’s rial currency fell to a…
BOGOTA, Colombia — Authorities in the Dominican Republic said Sunday they have confiscated some of the cocaine transported by a speedboat that was destroyed recently by the U.S. Navy, as the Trump administration carries out a controversial anti-narcotics mission in the southern Caribbean. What You Need To Know Authorities in the Dominican Republic say they…
MOSCOW — Russia’s President Vladimir Putin said Monday that Moscow will adhere to nuclear arms limits for one more year under the last remaining nuclear pact with the United States expires that expires in February and urged Washington to follow suit. What You Need To Know Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has announced that Moscow will…
DES MOINES, Iowa — Republicans’ outlook on the direction of the country has soured dramatically, according to a new AP-NORC poll that was conducted shortly after last week’s assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. What You Need To Know A new poll shows Republicans’ outlook on the direction of the country has soured dramatically The…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The Taliban released on Friday a British couple held in Afghanistan for more than seven months on undisclosed charges, an official said, likely part of a wider effort to get their government recognized internationally years after taking power. What You Need To Know The Taliban have released a British couple…
Former U.S. Rep. Brandon Williams was confirmed by the U.S. Senate Thursday to be the next under secretary for nuclear security at the federal Department of Energy. Williams was one of 48 nominees made by President Donald Trump that were confirmed 51-47 in a single vote by the upper chamber Thursday under new rules passed by Republicans to…
WASHINGTON — Wrapping up his trip to the United Kingdom, President Donald Trump on Thursday offered “a little breaking news” and said the U.S. was “trying to get” back Bagram Air Base from Afghanistan because, in part, “it’s an hour away from where China makes its nuclear weapons.” What You Need To Know Wrapping up his…
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump this week will embark to the United Kingdom to take part in his second state visit — a multi-day event fit with military bands, a carriage ride and the king and queen — that both sides have flaunted as “historic.” What You Need To Know President Donald Trump this week will embark…
ATLANTA — More than 300 South Korean workers detained in an immigration raid at a Georgia battery plant last week headed to Atlanta on Thursday and a flight home. What You Need To Know More than 300 South Korean workers detained in an immigration raid at a Georgia battery plant last week headed to Atlanta…
NEW YORK — Americans are marking 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with solemn ceremonies, volunteer work and other tributes honoring the victims. What You Need To Know Americans are marking 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with solemn ceremonies, volunteer work and other tributes honoring the victims At the World…