Cuban dissident Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara goes into exile in US

He was arrested in 2021 during Cuba's largest anti-government protests in decades and spent five years ⁠in prison.

Iran shipped billions in oil during its cease-fire with the U.S.

By Stacy Cowley

U.S. recalls lettuce linked to diarrhea-causing outbreak

U.S. health officials say contaminated lettuce imported from a Mexican branch of American-based produce supplier Taylor Farms is behind the explosive diarrhea-causing cyclosporiasis outbreak in the U.S.

Algeria seeks larger EU energy role amid regional tensions

Algeria and Germany agreed to deepen energy ties during President Abdelmadjid Tebboune's recent visit to Berlin. But Algiers is still grappling with tensions at home, over Western Sahara and instability in the Sahel.

Fewer opportunities, less passion, no clue? How the US’ China expertise is fading

As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding, it confronts a new world order dominated by its relationship with China. In this wide-ranging series, we examine the pressure points and possibilities in those ties, from hard tech to soft power. Here, Meredith Chen looks at how tensions and shrinking academic exchange may be eroding America’s deep, experience-based understanding of China. Long before China could be studied through satellite images, social media, big data or...

By Meredith Chen

Cuban dissident artist arrives in US after 5-years in prison

A hero's welcome for Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara as he arrived in Miami following his release from prison in Cuba. The dissident artist accepted exile after the United States granted him humanitarian parole. Otero Alcántara co-founded the San Isidro Movement, a collective of Havana-based artists, writers, and musicians that protests against the Cuban government. In 2021, he was arrested in Havana during anti-government demonstrations and was later sentenced to five years in prison on charges...

By FRANCE24

Since I moved abroad 10 years ago, so much has changed. I feel like an outsider in the US.

The author occasionally visits her family in the US for occasions like her grandmother's birthday. Courtesy of Catherine Work I left the United States 10 years ago. Living abroad has changed my relationship with friends, family, and my hometown. Now, when I visit home, I feel a bit like an outsider. This September marks 10 years since my father died, and I left not only Florida, but the United States. Leaving the country was difficult, but now I'm working through a new type of grief: losing...

Post Malone Debuts New Song ‘Chrome Heartbreaker’ at World Cup Final Pregame Ceremony

Jennifer Hudson delivered the United States national anthem and IShowSpeed performed "Champions" before Spain and Argentina match at New York New Jersey Stadium

Referencing ‘Art of the Deal,’ Lutnick says U.S. will get 50% of net revenue on Gordie Howe bridge

'The USA struck a great deal with respect to the Gordie Howe Bridge,' the Commerce Secretary wrote in a social media post on Saturday

By Chris Knight

Watch: Andrew Tate appears to pass phone to team member during US arrest

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By TOI World Desk

How the Strait of Hormuz could affect Social Security checks as rising oil prices may boost 2027 COLA

Strait of Hormuz tensions and rising oil prices could push the 2027 Social Security COLA higher, but inflation may reduce the benefit of bigger checks.

Qatar working towards release of Jewish prisoners in Iran to improve US relations - report

The Qataris are doing this in order to garner goodwill with the US, sources told KAN.

US Plans MAGA-Aligned Grants In Europe To Fight EU Censorship Laws: Report

The proposed grants include $2 million to "counter censorship" stemming from EU regulations

Courts are the last defence against tyranny

India and the United States are the world’s two biggest democracies, and both of them seem to be in danger. In each of them populist federal governments are deliberately polarising the population, radicalising the politics, and seeking to undermine the impartial rule of law. In other places, such an approach has often ended in tyranny […]

Iran rushed billions in oil exports before U.S. reimposed blockade: WSJ

US looks to 'punish' Iran after Tehran attacks kill troops in Jordan

The U.S. launched airstrikes on Iran's Revolutionary Guard Sunday in retaliation for the killing of American troops in Jordan, escalating the conflict after efforts to restore...

How Will Ferrell’s New Netflix Comedy Hit #1 Despite 29% RT Score

Will Ferrell's new Netflix golf comedy series The Hawk hit #1 in the United States overnight despite a low Rotten Tomatoes score – how did he do it?

By Greg MacArthur

El Jalapeño: In a historic first, Mexico warns its citizens against US travel due to explosive diarrhea risks

Mexican health officials have cautioned travelers to the U.S. about the risk of contracting severe diarrhea from fast-food restaurants. The post El Jalapeño: In a historic first, Mexico warns its citizens against US travel due to explosive diarrhea risks appeared first on Mexico News Daily

By El Jalapeno

AEOI condemns US ‘terrorist attack’ on under-construction nuclear power plant - Tehran Times

AEOI condemns US ‘terrorist attack’ on under-construction nuclear power plant  Tehran Times