CIA Director John Ratcliffe met Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo on Sunday during a rare visit as tensions continue to rise across the Middle East. Sisi’s office said the meeting also included Egyptian intelligence chief Hassan Rashad. The officials discussed conflicts involving Iran, Gaza and Sudan. They also discussed attacks targeting Gulf countries… Continue reading CIA Chief John Ratcliffe Meets Sisi in Cairo
The United Nations General Assembly has voted to allow Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to address world leaders by video next week. The decision came after the United States again denied him a visa to travel to New York. The resolution passed on Thursday with 152 votes in favor and three against. Four countries abstained. It… Continue reading Mahmoud Abbas UN Address to Continue by Video
The US military death toll during the conflict with Iran may be higher than the Pentagon has publicly reported, according to The Washington Post. The newspaper reported on Friday that at least 22 US military personnel had died during the conflict. That figure is four higher than the number listed in the Pentagon’s public casualty… Continue reading US Troop Deaths in Iran War Higher Than Pentagon Count
Residents of Defiance, Ohio, are pushing back against the expansion of data centers, even though no company has announced plans to build one in the city. The city of about 17,000 people sits among soybean fields in northwestern Ohio. However, concerns about possible future development have already sparked a local campaign. After residents learned that… Continue reading Data Center Backlash Grows in Rural Ohio
President Donald Trump’s plan for a major aluminum smelter in Oklahoma now faces another major test. The proposed Trump Oklahoma aluminum smelter has gained support from Republican gubernatorial nominee Mike Mazzei. However, strong opposition continues in Inola, the small Oklahoma community where developers want to build the facility. Emirates Global Aluminium and Century Aluminum plan… Continue reading Trump Oklahoma Aluminum Smelter Faces Local Vote
The US Iranian leaders UN General Assembly decision will allow senior officials from Tehran to travel to New York for next week’s United Nations meeting. The Trump administration confirmed the move on Thursday, despite the continuing conflict between the United States and Iran. A State Department spokesperson said a core delegation from the Iranian government… Continue reading US Allows Iranian Leaders to Attend UN General Assembly
The Elizabeth Siders Ohio case took a new turn Wednesday when the mother of 16 children pleaded not guilty to child endangerment and sex-related charges in Vinton County. Siders appeared before the Vinton County Court of Common Pleas as prosecutors continued a case that began after authorities removed 16 children from a home in Hamden,… Continue reading Elizabeth Siders Ohio Case: Mother Pleads Not Guilty
The upcoming Trump Xi summit will combine elaborate ceremony with difficult discussions over technology, trade and security. Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to visit Washington on September 23, with US President Donald Trump expected to welcome him at Joint Base Andrews. The two leaders are due to hold formal talks on September 24. The… Continue reading Trump Xi Summit Brings AI, Trade and Taiwan Into Focus
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are preparing for a high-profile White House summit on September 24. The meeting is expected to cover trade, artificial intelligence, Iran, Taiwan and other major areas of tension between the two countries. The White House has been preparing for Xi’s visit with a military honor guard… Continue reading Trump Xi Summit: High-Profile Talks With Low Expectations
American Airlines fuel prices are putting pressure on the carrier’s future flight plans as energy costs continue to rise. American Airlines CEO Robert Isom said the company could adjust its capacity if fuel prices remain elevated. However, strong passenger demand and higher fares have helped the airline recover a large share of its increased fuel… Continue reading American Airlines Fuel Prices Put Capacity at Risk
