The US ambassador to Israel has said the Israeli government has a responsibility to protect Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. His comments came as settler attacks against Palestinians have increased sharply. Ambassador Mike Huckabee made the remarks on Saturday while meeting Palestinian-Americans in the West Bank town of Turmus Ayya. Huckabee calls for safety… Continue reading US Envoy West Bank: Israel Must Protect Palestinians
The US military said Saturday that it destroyed three Iranian oil tankers linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran. US Central Command (CENTCOM) said American forces targeted the vessels after Iran allegedly fired on US warships. According to CENTCOM, the strikes disabled two crude oil carriers near Iran… Continue reading Iranian Oil Tankers Destroyed by US Military
US President Donald Trump has revived efforts to end the war in Ukraine by sending Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Moscow and Kyiv with a new peace proposal. Trump announced the diplomatic mission on Friday. He said the two envoys would assess whether Russia and Ukraine could make progress toward an agreement. The initiative… Continue reading Trump Ukraine Peace Plan Sends Envoys to Moscow
US envoys are expected to visit Moscow and Kyiv this weekend as Washington seeks to restart diplomatic efforts aimed at ending Russia’s war in Ukraine. The return of American negotiators has raised fresh hopes that stalled peace talks could gain momentum. Witkoff and Kushner Set for Meetings Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Thursday that… Continue reading US Envoys Russia Ukraine: Peace Talks Set to Resume
Canada-US Trade Deal Could Move Forward Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government is ready to reach a Canada-US trade deal that benefits workers, businesses and families in both countries. Speaking to reporters in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Carney said Canada was prepared to return to the negotiating table when the United States was ready.… Continue reading Canada-US Trade Deal: Carney Says Ottawa Is Ready
New US drone tariffs took effect Thursday as Washington moves to reduce its dependence on foreign-made unmanned aircraft and strengthen domestic production. The new duties target drones and certain components. Depending on the type of aircraft or equipment, tariffs can reach 100 percent. The White House says the policy addresses national security concerns while encouraging… Continue reading US Drone Tariffs Take Effect at Up to 100%
A US federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a new order that seeks to limit birthright citizenship. The ruling deals another setback to President Donald Trump’s efforts to change citizenship rules. US District Judge Deborah Boardman in Maryland issued a preliminary injunction on Wednesday. She acted after immigrant rights groups challenged Trump’s… Continue reading Judge Blocks Trump Bid to End Birthright Citizenship
US President Donald Trump has suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as “Trump Strait” while tensions with Iran continue to escalate around the crucial waterway. Trump made the proposal Wednesday in a post on Truth Social. He claimed that the United States now controls the strategic passage and asked whether officials should give it his… Continue reading Trump Strait: Trump Suggests Renaming Hormuz Waterway
A bizarre sight on a remote Canadian lake recently captured worldwide attention after boaters spotted what appeared to be an entire forest floating across the water. The unusual landmass drifted across Williston Lake in northern British Columbia earlier this summer. At roughly two and a half acres, the vegetation-covered formation was about the size of… Continue reading Floating Forest in Canada: Scientists Explain Mystery
US Plans New Pressure on Iran The United States could announce new Iran bank sanctions this week as Washington increases economic pressure on Tehran. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that the administration will likely target a bank as part of its wider campaign against Iran. “We are probably going to announce a bank… Continue reading Iran bank sanctions likely from US this week
