Mercedes-Benz faces a potential ban on selling connected vehicles in the US under legislation targeting automakers with significant ownership ties to China. The Senate Commerce Committee advanced a measure last week that would bar the sale of connected vehicles in the US by companies with more than 15% ownership by Chinese entities, potentially affecting German automaker…
WASHINGTON — The FBI instructed US Customs and Border Protection to “not stop” the president of Manhattan nonprofit EcoHealth Alliance — which was later accused of creating the “blueprint” for COVID-19 — upon his return to the US from China in February 2021, according to explosive emails released Monday. The messages, which were published by…
In a major update on the hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, the Wall Street Journal reports that the passengers aboard the Dutch ship have now been safely evacuated. Concerns around a potential outbreak grew after three of the 150 on board died from hantavirus earlier this month. Passengers are disembarked from the…
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi traveled to Russia on Monday to meet President Vladimir Putin as talks with the United States continue to struggle. Iran seeks Russia’s support amid US war. (AP) Before reaching St Petersburg, Araghchi said earlier negotiations with the US failed because of what he called “excessive” demands, according to Russian state…
WASHINGTON — President Trump said China has agreed not to send weapons to Iran amid reports it plans to give Tehran new air defense systems — and predicted Chinese leader Xi Jinping “will give me a big, fat hug” when they meet next month. Trump further claimed Wednesday that Xi is “very happy” about his…
A thick plume of smoke rises from an oil storage facility hit by a U.S.-Israeli strike in Tehran, Iran (AP Photo) US Israel Iran War Live: Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi said that “friendly nations including China, Russia, India, Iraq, and Pakistan” have been allowed passage through the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing regional tensions. Iran…
President Donald Trump on Wednesday spoke about the US-Israeli airstrike on Iran and the subsequent escalation in the Middle East that followed. The 79-year-old was addressing a rally in Hebron, Kentucky. President Donald Trump speaks on stage at Verst Logistics on March 11, 2026 in Hebron, Kentucky. (Getty Images via AFP) As he spoke about…
An elementary school in Minab, Iran, was hit amid US and Israel‘s actions against Ayatollah Khamenei‘s regime. The strike on February 28 at Shajarah Tayyebeh elementary school left dozens dead, including children, and became the deadliest known instance of civilian casualties since the conflict involving the nations began. However, no side has claimed responsibility for…
A video has gone viral on social media with claims that it shows Iranian forces shooting down one of the B-2 Bombers used by the US in the US-Israeli strike on Iran on Saturday. Representational. (Unsplash) The video was shared by journalist Suliaman Ahmed on X. “A large aerial object appears to have been shot…
Updated on: Feb 10, 2026 2:02:05 PM IST Tensions between the United States and Iran have been on the edge since nationwide protests hit the latter against the current Islamic regime. US Iran tensions live updates: Amid the growing tensions between US and Iran, American ships in the Middle East region have been asked to…