Where things stand after Iran’s new pitch for a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz
It’s been a busy week for Iranian diplomacy that may have come to nothing. Iran’s president and foreign…
Saudi Arabia issues air raid alerts across the country, and other Mideast developments
Saudi Arabia warned of a “hostile aerial threat” and issued a string of emergency alerts across the kingdom,…
Iran’s nuclear chief not expected to attend IAEA General Conference, official says
VIENNA — The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization is not expected to attend the annual gathering of…
US plans to sanction another bank, Bessent tells AP
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration plans to impose sanctions on another bank this week as…
Iranian security chief says support for new US sanctions would be ‘act of war’
The new head of Iran’s top security body warned Sunday that Tehran will see any country’s support for…
Trump warns Iran of ‘economic D-Day,’ but it’s used to sanctions
NEW YORK (AP) — Nearing the six-month mark of the Iran war and facing diminishing stockpiles of key…
China bans trade with 6 US companies, adds controls on drone exports to US
BANGKOK (AP) — China announced a series of economic measures Wednesday against the United States, including controls on…
Senate moves on Russian sanctions with Zelenskyy in Capitol
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate took the first steps toward passage of a sweeping Russian sanctions bill on…
Lindsey Graham is honored with ceremonies in Washington
WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Lindsey Graham, the son of pool hall owners who rose to become one of…
Lindsey Graham’s funeral to draw Trump remarks and world leaders in Washington
WASHINGTON — Sen. Lindsey Graham, the son of pool hall owners who rose to become one of his…
US sends food for Cuban residents while still pressuring island’s government
MIAMI (AP) — A Cuba-bound cargo plane carrying food and hygiene kits left Miami on Tuesday under U.S.…
Senate returns to Washington after Graham death with uncertain agenda
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republicans returned to Washington on Monday with an uncertain agenda after the sudden death…