Head of organization overseeing nuclear test ban treaty issues warning to US and Russia - AP News

Head of organization overseeing nuclear test ban treaty issues warning to US and Russia  AP News

US charges Mexican governor and other leaders with aiding drug cartel

The governor of Sinaloa, Rúben Rocha Moya, hails from the same party as the president of Mexico.

Testing the Waters

Iran has threatened to start charging a toll for passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Even if it never happens, the idea could unsettle global shipping.

By Katrin Bennhold

Oil Prices Mixed; Prospect of Prolonged Strait of Hormuz Closure May Buoy - WSJ

Oil Prices Mixed; Prospect of Prolonged Strait of Hormuz Closure May Buoy  WSJ

Oil prices hit new highs as US reportedly mulls Iran military action

Brent crude rises 4.5 per cent above $123 a barrel in Asian trading to highest level since conflict began

Trump warns Iran blockade could last months, sending oil soaring

The US president has faced intense political pressure to end the war on Iran, which is unpopular even with much of his base, has increased costs for American consumers paying at the pump and unnerved US allies.

Justice Department indicts Mexican governor on drug charges

The defendants are accused of having partnered with the powerful Sinaloa Cartel to “distribute massive quantities of narcotics” in the United States.

By Mariana Alfaro

US charges Sinaloa governor and other Mexican officials with drug trafficking offences

Indictment accuses high-level officials in Sinaloa of offences such as drug trafficking, weapons offences and kidnapping The US justice department has charged the governor of Sinaloa and nine other current and former officials for alleged ties to the Sinaloa cartel, accusing them of aiding in the massive importation of illicit narcotics into the United States . Some officials were members of Mexico’s progressive ruling party, Morena, posing a political conundrum for Mexican president Claudi...

By Thomas Graham in Tijuana

Trump weighs pulling US troops from Germany amid clash with chancellor over Iran war

President Donald Trump said the U.S. is reviewing a possible troop reduction in Germany amid his ongoing criticism of Chancellor Friedrich Merz over Iran.

Iran war live: Trump urges Tehran to ‘just give up’, as oil prices surge

Standoff in the Strait of Hormuz pushes global oil prices above $120 per barrel.

US charges governor of Mexico’s Sinaloa state and 9 others with drug trafficking and weapons charges - CNN

US charges governor of Mexico’s Sinaloa state and 9 others with drug trafficking and weapons charges  CNN

Oil extends gains with Brent at $120 as fears of an extended U.S.-Iran conflict rise

Oil extended gains on Thursday as signs of a prolonged U.S. blockade on Iranian exports and stalled nuclear negotiations.

U.S. Justice Department moves to roll back gun control measures 4 days after armed man stormed D.C. dinner

U.S. Justice Department officials moved Wednesday to roll back or modify a slate of gun regulations in a dramatic shift in firearm policy pushed by Second Amendment supporters in President Donald Trump's base.

US says it is ready to allocate up to US$100 million to rehabilitate Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant's arch

The United States is ready to cover up to 20% of the G7's projected costs for repairing the New Safe Confinement (NSC, also known as "the Arch"), which was damaged by a Russian drone strike.

By Mariya Yemets,Anastasia Protz

US charges Mexico’s Sinaloa state governor with drug trafficking

The US indictment alleges that Ruben Rocha Moya conspired to move drugs from the Sinaloa Cartel into the US, in exchange for political support

US lawmakers warn China is top space rival as race to the moon intensifies

China is the United States’ “most consequential threat and competitor in space,” leveraging its capabilities “as a tool of diplomacy and influence,” US lawmakers were told at a congressional hearing on Wednesday, as the two countries’ race to the moon intensifies. The US and China are locked in a high-stakes space race, with both nations aiming to put astronauts on the moon in the coming years. While China has set a 2030 target for its first crewed lunar landing, the US’ Artemis programme aim...

By Lucy Quaggin

Middle East War Live: Trump says US may cut troops in Germany as Iran row rages

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the United States is considering reducing the number of its troops in Germany, amid a row with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the Iran war. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

By FRANCE 24

Trump says US will look at reducing number of troops in Germany after clash with Merz

His statement follows German chancellor Friedrich Merz criticising his ongoing war in Iran

By Holly Evans

The United States charges Governor Rubén Rocha Moya and nine other Sinaloa officials with drug trafficking

Washington has requested the extradition of the accused, but Mexico maintains that the US Department of Justice does not have evidence of their guilt

By Micaela Varela

Trump says U.S. may lower troop levels in Germany as Iran war strains relations

Trump has lashed out at allies who have rebuffed his calls to provide support for the U.S. and Israel’s war on Iran, with particular ire directed at NATO and many of its members

By Bloomberg News

Trump says that he's is weighing reducing American troop presence in Germany after Iran fued

Oil prices today: Brent tops $120 as Trump doubles down on Hormuz blockade

Global oil prices have soared past $120, reaching their highest point since 2022. This surge is driven by fears of prolonged supply disruptions stemming from a US blockade of Iran and its impact on the vital Strait of Hormuz. Adding to market jitters, the UAE's exit from OPEC introduces further uncertainty regarding global energy supply management.

By TOI BUSINESS DESK

The U.S. Could Lose the Space Race to China

The Artemis II mission was impressive, but America trails by many measures.

Trump says US focused on phone negotiations with Iran rather than in Pakistan

Hormuz shipping traffic remains at a trickle as US-Iran deadlock deepens - The Straits Times

Hormuz shipping traffic remains at a trickle as US-Iran deadlock deepens  The Straits Times

"Next Stop $140": Iran Speaker Ghalibaf's Big Warning As Oil Prices Reach Historic High

Ghalibaf blamed "junk advice" from top US officials like Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent for pushing the theory of economic pressure, claiming it had instead spiked global oil prices to $120 per barrel, with $140 likely as the "next stop".

US reviewing potential reduction of troops in Germany, says Trump

Trump's post came hours after Germany's top general met with US defense officials to discuss the country's first military strategy outside of NATO since World War II.

US to refuse visa to applicants who fear returning home

WASHINGTON: The United States has instructed its diplomatic missions worldwide to refuse visas to applicants who indicate fear of returning to their home country, in a new screening measure that has drawn concern from immigration lawyers and refugee advocates. According to a State Department cable circulated to all US embassies and consulates and cited by American media outlets, consular officers are now required to ask non-immigrant visa applicants two additional questions during interviews:...

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Trump says US may cut troops in Germany as Iran row rages

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the US is considering reducing the number of its troops in Germany, amid a row with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the Iran war. "The United States is studying and reviewing the possible reduction of Troops in Germany, with a determination to be made over the next short period of time," Trump said on his Truth Social platform. The US had more than 35,000 troops in Germany in 2024, according to the Congressional Research Service, although the n

By The Korea Herald

Trump considering reduction of US troops in Germany

US President Donald Trump, who has criticized Germany and other NATO allies for not sending their navies to help open the Strait of Hormuz, has said his administration is looking at reducing the number of US troops in Germany.

Trump's stoush with Germany escalates further as he suggests reducing troops

The US president's Truth Social post came hours after Germany's top general met with US defence officials.

Trump warns Iran blockade could last months, sending oil soaring

Brent oil futures have soared another 7.6% to $119.69, the highest price since the early days of the Ukraine war in 2022.

Trump says the US is reviewing a potential reduction of its troops in Germany

United States Lime & Minerals GAAP EPS of $1.06, revenue of $87.83M misses by $14.17M

Michalis Mathioulakis: Fears of jet fuel shortages are overblown

The escalating tensions in the Middle East have brought energy security sharply back into focus, raising urgent questions about the true resilience of global markets. With the Strait of Hormuz a constant flashpoint in geopolitical confrontation, anxiety over potential fuel shortages — jet fuel in particular — has been mounting just as the summer travel […]

By Xenia Tourki

The products used in the US most impacted by higher oil prices

Everything from condoms to skin care could be affected

By Justin Klawans, The Week US

Kiwi green card holders advised to be upfront about previous convictions when entering US

A visa expert says a green card is not a passport and does not mean guaranteed rights to re-enter the US each time.

Trump holds talks on prolonged Iran blockade, urges Tehran to reach a deal

(1st UPDATE) While Washington and Tehran trade public threats, mediator Pakistan tries to avoid escalation as the two sides continue to exchange messages on a potential deal

By Reuters

Brent edges closer to $120 amid US-Iran standoff - The National

Brent edges closer to $120 amid US-Iran standoff  The National

AOC Says It's Possible We've Already Had A Gay President

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says someone needs to check the White House closets ... because it's entirely possible we've already had a gay president! Charlie got the Bronx-born Congresswoman out on Capitol Hill Wednesday afternoon ... and asked…

By TMZ Staff

US May Deploy Hypersonic Missiles Against Iran As Centcom Set To Brief Trump On New Military Options

US May Deploy Hypersonic Missiles Against Iran As Centcom Set To Brief Trump On New Military Options US Central Command has asked to send the Army’s long-delayed Dark Eagle hypersonic missile to the Middle East for possible use against Iran, seeking a longer-range system to hit ballistic-missile launchers deep inside the country Bloomberg reports.  If approved, this would mark the first time the US will have deployed its hypersonic missile, which is running far behind schedule a...

By Tyler Durden

US charges Sinaloa governor, 9 state officials with drug trafficking - Mexico News Daily

US charges Sinaloa governor, 9 state officials with drug trafficking  Mexico News Daily

Ankara offers to help mediate Hezbollah arrangement: Report

Türkiye approached the U.S. and Lebanon with a proposal to help broker an arrangement involving Hezbollah, according to sources quoted by The Jerusalem Post. The initiative would...

US charges Sinaloa governor, 9 state officials with drug trafficking

Prosecutors in the United States have formally accused Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya and nine other current and former Mexican officials of drug trafficking and related weapons offenses, alleging that they colluded with the Sinaloa Cartel. The post US charges Sinaloa governor, 9 state officials with drug trafficking appeared first on Mexico News Daily

By MND Staff

US charges Mexican governor with drug trafficking

The US Justice Department has charged Sinaloa Governor Ruben Rocha Moya and other Mexican officials with large-scale drug trafficking for the Sinaloa carte Read More: https://punchng.com/us-charges-mexican-governor-with-drug-trafficking/

By Punch Newspapers

African states to meet US, discuss details of bilateral health agreement - standardmedia.co.ke

African states to meet US, discuss details of bilateral health agreement  standardmedia.co.ke

Việt Nam hands over more MIA remains to US - vietnamnews.vn

Việt Nam hands over more MIA remains to US  vietnamnews.vn

US gasoline prices hit four-year high as Europe faces jet fuel crisis amid war on Iran - PressTV

US gasoline prices hit four-year high as Europe faces jet fuel crisis amid war on Iran  PressTV