US declassifies even more UFO videos

The US government published a fourth instalment of unresolved cases, promising to release more files on a rolling basis.

US Demands Iran Declare Strait of Hormuz Open to All Shipping - Bloomberg.com

US Demands Iran Declare Strait of Hormuz Open to All Shipping  Bloomberg.com

Strait of Hormuz Will Soon Be Declared Open to All Traffic, U.S. Officials Say

The officials said that Iranian negotiators blamed the recent ship attacks on rogue military units.

By David E. Sanger

US relaxes export controls on advanced chips and drones for UAE

Gulf state will receive access to sophisticated American technology

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Fighting between U.S. and Iran appears to have stopped as Iran buried its Supreme Leader, TPS holders close to losing work permits, investigation continues into Mississippi teen's death.

By Steve Inskeep

How Wong Kim Ark’s legacy reignited the fight for birthright citizenship

Sandra Wong did not know her great-grandfather growing up. But his legacy would catapult her into the public eye.

Why Steve Cherundolo And The 2028 Olympics Matter For USA's Future

The United States will soon begin preparing for the Olympics during the coming international windows, and the task at hand is enormously important to the full national team.

How the U.S.-Iran deal set the stage for renewed fighting over the Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. and Iran's contradictory interperations of the memorandum of understanding have led to renewed fighting over the Strait of Hormuz.

The loudest voices in US-China trade talks? Christmas tree growers

It’s not yet the winter holiday season, but Christmas trees are back in the spotlight, caught in the geopolitical tug of war between Washington and Beijing. As the United States and China work to stabilise ties through a newly proposed bilateral trade mechanism, one of the most vocal groups weighing in is not the technology industry or manufacturers, but American Christmas tree growers determined to keep tariffs on Chinese-made artificial trees. Dozens of growers from across the country flood...

By Han Li

NATO Summit: Europe must 'project decency, credibility' to 'earn respect, attract partners'

“We have to project decency and credibility,” Former French Ambassador to #NATO Muriel Domenach tells #F24Debate, arguing both are key to maintaining US engagement, deterring adversaries, and attracting partners ➡️https://f24.my/C2k7

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US-Canadian bridge set to open by late July after delay due to issues between countries, sources say

A completed bridge linking Detroit and Canada is expected to open by the end of the month after a dispute delayed its debut

By Joey Cappelletti

See map tracking spread of ‘explosive' diarrhea illness across US

Truce and fire: The ghost of Versailles haunts Trump. But is Iran overplaying its hand?

President Trump declared the June 17 ceasefire with Iran over, ordering fresh US strikes. Iran responded by targeting tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions. The conflict's tempo is now largely controlled by Iran's ability to disrupt oil shipments. Both sides face pressures, with neither in a decisive position to end the war. Managed instability with periodic attacks and negotiations is the likely immediate outcome.

By Priyanshi Rastogi

US insists Iran commit to stopping attacks in Hormuz, American officials say

Iran has told Washington that recent attacks on shipping in the strait were from "an errant part of their system," one senior official said.

US issues fresh Iran-related sanctions, website shows

The United States on Friday issued new Iran-related sanctions following Iran’s resumption of attacks on international shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, the Treasury Department said. The sanctions target Ali Ansari, an Iranian banker and businessman based in Dubai who had previously been sanctioned by Britain for his role in financially supporting the activities of […]

Opinion: Opinion | US-Iran MoU Collapse: Why The Strait Of Hormuz Is Back On The Brink

Why did the ceasefire fail? Could it have been prevented? The answer to many of these questions lies in the framing of the 14-Point MoU and the uneven playfield that it created.

Commentary: Despite Trump’s wishes, Iran is dragging the US into a long war

Tit-for-tat strikes will continue over coming months, while the Strait of Hormuz is set to remain partially closed with security uncertain, says an academic.

Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has largely stalled, but not for Iran

Diesel price hike of up to P4/liter seen

Another fuel price increase is expected at the pumps next week amid renewed tensions between the United States and Iran over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

By Brix Lelis

Myth Busted: U.S. Much Safer Than Many Peer Nations

Myth Busted: U.S. Much Safer Than Many Peer Nations Authored by John R. Lott Jr. via RealClearInvestigations, Conventional wisdom holds that the United States is the most violent and dangerous nation in the developed world. This dark view is frequently invoked by conservatives to demand stronger penalties for crimes and by progressives to argue for stronger gun laws. At the same time, other nations point to crime as an Achilles heel of the American system. These include two ...

By Tyler Durden

US trade gap in May widens to biggest in over a year - The Daily Star

US trade gap in May widens to biggest in over a year  The Daily Star

Door-to-door xenophobic raids deepen tensions across South Africa

Anti-immigration protests escalated across South Africa on Thursday as demonstrators went door to door in several communities, forcibly removing suspected undocumented migrants fro...

Alliance with Ukraine advantage, not burden for U.S. – Senator Graham

U.S. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham believes that the alliance with Ukraine is a major advantage for the United States due to the minerals deal, Ukraine's drone technologies, and its participation in future reconstruction efforts.

I have never been a fugitive, Senator Imasuen tells critics

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct and Public Petitions, Senator Neda Imasuen (APC, Edo South), has denied allegations linking him to fraud, bank robbery and criminal investigations in the United States, describing the claims as a politically motivated campaign to damage his reputation. Imasuen, in a […] The post I have never been a fugitive, Senator Imasuen tells critics appeared first on Vanguard News.

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