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US lawmakers may be reluctant to intervene in the Iran conflict, citing a 60-day window for Congressional approval to continue the war. Under the War Powers Resolution, President Trump must seek approval, but Congress may sidestep the issue.
The US Federal Reserve is expected to maintain interest rates, despite the economic impact of the Iran war. The Fed's decision will be closely watched as the conflict's effects ripple through the global economy.
The United Arab Emirates has quit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, citing a desire to diversify its economy. The move comes as US President Trump claims Iran has admitted to being in a state of collapse.
US President's approval rating hit a record low due to concerns over the Iran war and inflation. Only 22 percent of voters back his handling of the cost of living.
The United Arab Emirates walked out of an OPEC meeting, citing disagreements over production quotas. The move signals growing tensions within the cartel and may impact OPEC's ability to coordinate oil production.
Iraq's Prime Minister-designate, Ali al-Zaidi, faces pressure from the US to curb Iranian influence. He must form a new coalition government while navigating the complex US-Iran power struggle in the region.
Donald Trump claimed that Iran told the US it is in a "state of collapse". Ceasefire efforts appear stalled, with Iran resisting US attempts to dictate terms. Ceasefire efforts appears at a standstill, with Iran saying Washington could no longer dictate terms.
Cuba's communist government faces compensation claims from people whose properties were seized decades ago. With Cuba in economic crisis, those affected say it's time to resolve the issue. With Cuba in dire economic crisis, people whose properties were seized by its government decades ago say it’s time to resolve thorny compensation claims.
US President Trump expressed dissatisfaction with Iran's proposal to lift the Hormuz blockade. The development is part of ongoing ceasefire talks between the US, Israel, and Iran. US Israel Iran War Ceasefire News LIVE Updates:.
The United Nations chief warns that the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty is losing influence. The global agreement aims to prevent nuclear disasters, but its effectiveness is waning. The United Nations chief warns of the waning influence of the global agreement.
UN General Assembly President defended the UN against criticism. She argued that seeking a "just peace" requires working within the organization, not joining fee-charging groups. Ms.
A US-backed gas pipeline deal could hinder Bosnia's bid to join the European Union. Brussels warns that a deal with a company linked to Trump allies could jeopardize the country's EU aspirations.
French authorities are investigating the return of an adult website allegedly linked to a mass rape case. The probe is ongoing.
Austrian man Beran A pleaded guilty to planning an ISIL-directed attack on Taylor Swift's Vienna concert. He also admitted to conspiring on other plans abroad. Beran A admits conspiring in other plans abroad as well as planning attack on Swift's Vienna concert.
An 89-year-old gunman was arrested after a mass shooting in Athens, wounding at least four people. The gunman later opened fire on a court building in another part of the city.
A prisoner swap involving multiple countries, including Belarus and Poland, resulted in the release of 10 people, including a well-known journalist. The exchange was facilitated by the Trump administration's outreach to Belarus.
The US has conditioned its payment of UN dues on curbs being placed on China's influence. This demand is part of a report on US contributions to the UN. US Conditions for Paying U. N.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer won a parliamentary vote against an ethics inquiry into his appointment of Peter Mandelson. The vote tally was 335 to 223. Members of Parliament voted 335 to 223 against a Privileges Committee investigation into whether he had misled the House of Commons over the appointment of disgraced peer Peter Mandelson.
Elon Musk's lawyer testified that Musk wanted "keys to the kingdom" in his deal with OpenAI, implying significant control. Musk's expectations were not met, leading to a trial to resolve disputes over the agreement.
A former classmate of the Trump event shooter described him as "very calm and quiet" during their school days. The shooter was identified as Allen. Terlinden said that back when they shared classrooms, Allen was "very calm and quiet".
US soldier Gannon Van Dyke pleaded not guilty to fraud charges. He allegedly used insider information to win $400,000 betting on Nicolás Maduro's ouster on Polymarket, a prediction platform, prosecutors said. Van Dyke is accused of making the bets with non-public information.
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