US considers banning Iranian diplomats from shopping at Costco during UN meeting
Middle East
September 6, 2025
US considers banning Iranian diplomats from shopping at Costco during UN meeting
Houston, Texas AP — The Trump administration already has denied visas for Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas and his large delegation…
‘Pivotal moment’ for Lebanon as cabinet backs army plan to disarm Hezbollah amid growing US pressure
Middle East
September 6, 2025
‘Pivotal moment’ for Lebanon as cabinet backs army plan to disarm Hezbollah amid growing US pressure
The Lebanese government welcomed a plan presented by the army on Friday to disarm Hezbollah, the country’s most formidable military…
Xi Jinping asks the world to choose ‘war or peace.’ Which direction is China headed?
World
September 6, 2025
Xi Jinping asks the world to choose ‘war or peace.’ Which direction is China headed?
Beijing — The optics could not have been more stark as Chinese leader Xi Jinping arrived at a massive military…
Hamas releases video of hostages in Gaza City as Israeli military advances
Middle East
September 5, 2025
Hamas releases video of hostages in Gaza City as Israeli military advances
Hamas on Friday released a video of two hostages being driven around Gaza City, in a move apparently aimed at…
$150 for a wave: the Abu Dhabi wave pool targeting the ultra-rich
Middle East
September 4, 2025
$150 for a wave: the Abu Dhabi wave pool targeting the ultra-rich
Abu Dhabi has many of the things that surfers hunt for in their quest for perfect waves: warm weather, year-round…
Trump to speak with Zelensky Thursday as momentum to end Russia’s war in Ukraine stalls
World
September 4, 2025
Trump to speak with Zelensky Thursday as momentum to end Russia’s war in Ukraine stalls
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’ll soon speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as momentum toward ending Russia’s war in…
Xi meets Kim a day after unprecedented show of unity with Putin at Chinese military parade
World
September 4, 2025
Xi meets Kim a day after unprecedented show of unity with Putin at Chinese military parade
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un have sat down for formal talks in Beijing, a day…
Google’s courtroom victory just saved Apple from a big headache
Technology
September 4, 2025
Google’s courtroom victory just saved Apple from a big headache
Google was spared the worst possible judgment in its landmark antitrust case Tuesday: A judge allowed it to keep Chrome…
A parade and a summit in China underscore how European security will never be the same again
World
September 4, 2025
A parade and a summit in China underscore how European security will never be the same again
This week, Russian President Vladimir Putin had a clear message for Ukraine and its European allies: Moscow can keep going,…
Six charged with terrorism in England linked to organizing protests for banned pro-Palestine group
World
September 4, 2025
Six charged with terrorism in England linked to organizing protests for banned pro-Palestine group
Six people in England have been charged with terrorism offenses in relation to organizing protests and holding Zoom meetings allegedly…