One of America’s oldest weather observatories shows people the science behind our climate - AP News

One of America’s oldest weather observatories shows people the science behind our climate  AP News

Allies Will ‘Face Consequences’ for Not Helping US, Hegseth Says - Bloomberg.com

Allies Will ‘Face Consequences’ for Not Helping US, Hegseth Says  Bloomberg.com

5 Hotels for Your Next U.S. Road Trip

Add these new or newly revamped accommodations to your summer driving itinerary.

By Stephanie Rosenbloom

How US and Iran are playing a crypto cat-and-mouse game over sanctions

Iranian authorities and people are increasingly using cryptocurrencies to evade sanctions. The US is playing catch-up.

Hegseth, Caine to testify on Pentagon budget amid Iran war

Lawmakers are grilling Hegseth and Caine about the Pentagon budget for next year, but the war with Iran is expected to loom large over the panel.

Poll shows 65% of Ukrainians support neither side in US-Israeli war against Iran

A total of 65% of Ukrainians say they do not support either side in the war being waged by the United States and Israel against Iran.

By Khrystyna Bondarieva,Tetyana Oliynyk

Why Ghana walked away from a US health deal

Talks between Ghana and the US over a bilateral healthcare deal have stalled, after Accra voiced concerns regarding sensitive data sharing. Several African countries have pushed back on the deals, while some have signed.

Chips, oil and Iran: why US is raising pressure on China before Xi-Trump talks

The United States is stepping up pressure on China across multiple strategic fronts, in moves analysts say could strengthen US President Donald Trump’s hand ahead of his planned high-stakes mid-May meeting with President Xi Jinping. But they cautioned that Beijing was likely to remain unfazed because it had already adapted to earlier curbs by reducing its reliance on the American market. US lawmakers in the House Foreign Affairs Committee have advanced 20 new export control measures this mont...

By Ralph Jennings

REPLAY: US lawmakers grill Pentagon chief Hegseth over Iran war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing questioning from lawmakers for the first time since US President Donald Trump launched the war against Iran, which Democrats have contested as a costly conflict of choice waged without congressional approval. Watch our replay.

By FRANCE24

The Pentagon just revealed how much the US has spent on 2 months of war with Iran

The US and its allies and partners struck over 13,000 Iranian targets and intercepted almost 2,000 ballistic missiles and drones. US Marine Corps photo A Pentagon official said the cost of the US war against Iran is about $25 billion so far. Much of the spending has gone toward munitions, as well as daily operations and equipment replacement. Operation Epic Fury has had broader cost impacts, including on the energy sector. The US war against Iran has cost about $25 billion since Operation E...

Push for raw milk intensifies across the US, despite illness outbreaks and scientists' warnings

Proponents of raw milk are pushing to make the unpasteurized product more widely available and easy to obtain

By Laura Ungar and Jonel Aleccia

Gas prices jump to highest level since July 2022 as oil hovers near $110

Can Carney reduce Canada’s U.S. trade dependence? 50 years of history says ‘no’

A new Fraser Institute report finds that Canada's previous efforts to diversify away from the U.S. have shown limited results

By Jesse Snyder

US 8-week long war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, says Pentagon official

Jules Hurst, who is performing the duties of the comptroller, told lawmakers that most of that money was for munitions

Batam to destroy illicit US e-waste, abandons re-export plan - The Straits Times

Batam to destroy illicit US e-waste, abandons re-export plan  The Straits Times

US war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, says Pentagon official

The United States’ war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, a senior Pentagon official said on Wednesday, providing the first official estimate of the military’s price tag for the conflict. With just six months before mid-term elections in which Trump’s Republicans may face an uphill battle to keep their House majority, Democrats are […]

Likud minister contradicts Netanyahu, says US limiting Israel's actions in Lebanon

Dichter, a member of the security cabinet, offered a rare glimpse on Wednesday into the decision-making constraints shaping Israel’s conduct on the northern front.

US war in Iran has cost US$25 billion so far, says Pentagon official

A Pentagon official said most of the money was spent on munitions.

Dialogo con United States council for international business a Ginevra

(ANSA) - GINEVRA, 29 APR - A delegation from the United States Council for International Business, visiting Geneva, was received by the Permanent Mission of Italy as part of an interactive dialogue on the priorities and contribution of the private sector in the agri-food, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology sectors. The discussion ranged from the centrality of innovation to the role of intellectual property protection, and to the sustainability and inclusivity of production processes. The prese...

By ANSA

US leads new call condemning China’s actions in Panama Canal dispute

The United States led a group of regional countries in calling China’s actions during a dispute over the Panama Canal a “threat,” prompting backlash from Beijing on Wednesday. Washington and Beijing accuse each other of seeking to control the Panama Canal, a vital trade link between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Panama took control of […]

By AFP

Philippine heritage agency says it cannot act on rave anthem video

In a statement on Tuesday, April 29, the NHCP said the event occurred around December 2025 in the United States.

By Ian Laqui

Pakistan working silently to find 'new formula' to break US-Iran deadlock: sources

Both sides are actively engaged in channel diplomacy through Pakistan to reach an agreement, say Pakistani sources

By Anadolu Agency

Türkiye believes Pakistan will resolve US-Iran issue

Speaking at a joint news conference with Austrian Minister for European and International Affairs Beate Meinl-Reisinger in Vienna on Wednesday, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said th...

US Gas Prices Hit Highest Level In 4 Years, Analyst Says

US Gas Prices Hit Highest Level In 4 Years, Analyst Says Authored by Jack Phillips via The Epoch Times (emphasis ours), The average price for a gallon of gasoline hit its highest level in four years on Tuesday as the cost of a barrel of oil remains elevated amid the conflict with Iran, according to a prominent analyst. Customers pump gas at a gas station in Miami on April 13, 2026. Joe Raedle/Getty Images The national average price for a gallon of gas was $4.17, “the highest l...

By Tyler Durden

Kenya expands consular outreach in US with new mobile services drive

In LA, Kenyans were able to process IDs, birth certificates, and apply to regain Kenyan...

US Explores Maritime Cooperation Opportunities with Indonesia - Tempo.co English

US Explores Maritime Cooperation Opportunities with Indonesia  Tempo.co English

Hegseth to face tough questions in Congress over Iran war, defense spending - Dhaka Tribune

Hegseth to face tough questions in Congress over Iran war, defense spending  Dhaka Tribune

US pledges $100m toward restoring Chernobyl protection

The United States commits up to $100 million to repair the Chernobyl protection dome, damaged by a Russian drone strike, urging G7 partners to contribute. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-pledges-100m-toward-restoring-chernobyl-protection/

By Punch Newspapers

Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, April 29, 2026

The Nigerian naira maintained relative stability against the United States dollar on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, across both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets, amid persistent demand pressures and cautious trading sentiment. The post Dollar to Naira exchange rate today, April 29, 2026 appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Oil price jumps to $117 after reports of ‘extended’ Iran blockade

Oil prices have continued to rise following reports that the US is preparing for an 'extended' blockade of Iran.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

UIR, US Embassy Host Career Day to Mark 250 Years of Morocco-US Relations

The International University of Rabat (UIR), in partnership with the US Embassy in Morocco, will host the UIR-US Embassy Career Day today.  The post UIR, US Embassy Host Career Day to Mark 250 Years of Morocco-US Relations appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Abderrahim Kabbour

Kazakhstan Signs Farm Machinery Localization Deals with Global Companies

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ALMATY – Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov met with leading global agricultural machinery manufacturers from Europe, Canada and the United States on April 27, resulting in new agreements to localize production in Kazakhstan, as the government steps up efforts to boost domestic manufacturing and reduce import dependence. The talks focused on expanding industrial cooperation, transferring… The post Ka...

By Fatima Kemelova