PepsiCo to raise prices on small chip bags, Bloomberg reports - Reuters

PepsiCo to raise prices on small chip bags, Bloomberg reports  Reuters

UK agrees £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states

The deal will remove an estimated £580m worth of tariffs from British exports, but rights groups are critical

Nimitz Aircraft Carrier Enters Caribbean as Trump Pressures Cuba

The carrier arrived in the southern Caribbean on the same day that the Justice Department announced charges against Raul Castro.

By Eric Schmitt

Oil Edges Up After Plunging on Optimism Over US-Iran Agreement - Bloomberg.com

Oil Edges Up After Plunging on Optimism Over US-Iran Agreement  Bloomberg.com

Asian Equities, Bonds Rise Amid Optimism for U.S.-Iran Deal - WSJ

Asian Equities, Bonds Rise Amid Optimism for U.S.-Iran Deal  WSJ

UK confirms Gulf trade deal in boost for service industries

Government estimates that agreement could boost economy by up to £3.7bn a year in ‘long run’

United States needs to 'put its footprint back on Greenland,' says US envoy Landry

Donald Trump backed down from threats to seize Greenland in January. The US president has repeatedly argued that the US needs to control Greenland because of national security concerns, claiming that if the US does not control it, the island risks falling into the hands of China or Russia.

Trump envoy says it’s time for US to ‘put its footprint back on Greenland’, during visit to arctic territory

Jeff Landry’s visit has proved controversial, with the territory’s PM saying there was no sign ‘anything has changed’ in the US position The US special envoy to Greenland has said it’s time for Washington “to put its footprint back” on the Arctic island, as he wound up his first visit to the island since his appointment in December 2025. Donald Trump has repeatedly argued that the US needs to control Greenland – a Danish autonomous territory – because of national security concerns, claiming t...

By Agence France-Presse

US threatens to revoke the Palestinian UN ambassador's visa

Leaked State Dept memo shows US threatened to revoke Palestinian visas if they push for senior UN post

By Daniel Estrin

US lifts sanctions on Francesca Albanese, UN expert on Palestinian rights

Albanese is among several people sanctioned by the US for advocacy against Israel's genocidal war in Gaza.

Fox News' Johnny 'Joey' Jones reenlists in United States Marine Corps

Fox News host Johnny "Joey" Jones reenlisted in the United States Marine Corps after previously serving eight years until he faced life-threatening injuries.

Inside India newsletter: India’s investment appeal dims as firms and funds pivot to the U.S.

AI-driven growth and 'America-first' policies are pulling global capital to the U.S., challenging India's appeal as the fastest-growing economy.

Zelenskyy hopes peace talks will resume "in coming weeks" with European involvement

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reported that Kyiv has had "productive" interactions with the United States and said he hopes this could lead to the resumption of peace talks with Russia, including possible European involvement.

By Khrystyna Bondarieva,Alona Mazurenko

US needs to ‘put its footprint back on Greenland’, Trump envoy says

The US special envoy to Greenland, the Arctic island coveted by President Donald Trump, said on Wednesday that Washington needs to rebuild its presence in the Danish autonomous territory. At the height of the Cold War, Washington had 17 military facilities in Greenland, but closed them over the years and currently has just one – the Pituffik base in the north of the island. Trump has repeatedly argued the US needs to control Greenland because of national security concerns, claiming that if it...

By Agence France-Presse

US needs to 'put its footprint back on Greenland', says Trump envoy

US special envoy to Greenland Jeff Landry said on Wednesday Washington needed to rebuild its presence on the Arctic island, where the United States once operated 17 military facilities during the Cold War. President Donald Trump has repeatedly argued US control of Greenland is vital to prevent China or Russia gaining influence.

By FRANCE 24

Nancy Mace wants to ban anyone not born in the US from serving in Congress or as judges

In introducing the joint resolution, Mace again singled out Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar

By Brendan Rascius

DOJ Accuses Prosecutor Of Trying To Steal Trump Classified Documents Report - Forbes

DOJ Accuses Prosecutor Of Trying To Steal Trump Classified Documents Report  Forbes

Merkel’s popularity endures more than four years after leaving office

Germany’s former chancellor returns to the public stage amid the internal crisis in the Merz government and tensions with the United States

By Almudena de Cabo

I live in the US, and my long-term partner is in Canada. We're in no rush to move to the same place.

My partner and I plan to live together eventually, but we're not in a hurry. Catherine Collins I live in the United States, and my long-term partner lives a few hours away in Canada. We visit each other often, but don't plan to live together anytime soon, mostly because of our kids. Living apart has helped keep our relationship fresh and the gratitude high. My partner, Andrew, and I live in different countries. We're deeply committed to one another and run an online business together, but w...

Maps Show Memorial Day Weekend Weather in Every State

"The unofficial start of summer is shaping up to be a soggy one," an AccuWeather meteorologist said.

Trump administration pressures Palestinian UN envoy to drop General Assembly vice presidency bid - The Straits Times

Trump administration pressures Palestinian UN envoy to drop General Assembly vice presidency bid  The Straits Times

Where do US-Iran peace talks stand now? Trump says 'on the borderline'

Iran on Wednesday said it had received the points of view of the American side – a new proposal – and was currently examining them.

US pressures Palestinian UN envoy to drop General Assembly VP bid, threatens visa revocation

The Trump administration warned Palestinian diplomats that visa sanctions could follow if Palestinian ambassador Riyad Mansour proceeds with his UN General Assembly vice presidency candidacy.

Pakistan races to prevent US-Iran escalation

• Naqvi travels to Tehran for 2nd time in a week to break deadlock, meets Iranian president, IRGC chief • Trump claims talks in ‘final stages’, warns of renewed hostilities if deal not reached • Iran warns confrontation will ‘go beyond Middle East’ if war resumes; Pezeshkian says ‘all paths’ for talks remain open • Saudi FM backs Pakistani mediation, praises Trump for giving diplomacy a chance ISLAMABAD: As the US and Iran continue to trade threats, putting their fragile ceasefire at risk, Pa...

By none@none.com (Baqir Sajjad Syed)

US Aircraft Carrier USS Nimitz Enters Caribbean Amid Rising Cuba Tensions

USS Nimitz and its strike group deploy to Caribbean amid escalating US-Cuba tensions.

Seoul shares open sharply higher on US-Iran hope, Samsung wage deal

South Korean stocks opened markedly higher Thursday on rising hopes for a possible peace deal between the United States and Iran, and an end to labor unrest at Samsung Electronics, triggering a buy-side sidecar. After starting 3.85 percent higher, the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index rose 277.42 points, or 5.27 percent, to 7,388.52 as of 9:30 a.m. As stocks extended gains, a buy-side order in the Kospi futures was suspended for five minutes at around 9:23 a.m., according to the Korea

By The Korea Herald

Britain clinches $5 billion Gulf trade deal in shadow of Iran war

The deal with the Gulf Cooperation Council comes after U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran prompted Iranian attacks on countries in the region, straining energy and food supplies.

Shipping exec Teo Siong Seng accused of price-fixing in the US

Teo Siong Seng is among seven executives of shipping container manufacturing companies that have been accused by the US of conspiring to restrict the output and fix the prices of dry shipping containers.

Time for change as a new chapter begins for SA-US relations. - Daily Maverick

Time for change as a new chapter begins for SA-US relations.  Daily Maverick

GCC strikes milestone $5bn free-trade deal with UK - The National

GCC strikes milestone $5bn free-trade deal with UK  The National

US household debt hits an all-time high - China Daily - Global Edition

US household debt hits an all-time high  China Daily - Global Edition

Greek, US chambers sign accord to boost business ties - eKathimerini.com

Greek, US chambers sign accord to boost business ties  eKathimerini.com

The US Is Still A Decade Away From Breaking China’s Rare Earth Hold

The US Is Still A Decade Away From Breaking China’s Rare Earth Hold The U.S. is still at least a decade away from meaningfully reducing its dependence on China for the most critical rare earth minerals, despite billions of dollars in new investment and political pledges to move faster, according to a new report from Bloomberg. While Washington has pushed to build domestic mining, refining, and manufacturing capacity, analysts say China is likely to retain its dominance over heav...

By Tyler Durden

Britain strikes $5 billion trade deal with Gulf states amid Iran war

Britain said Wednesday it had reached a long-term trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council valued at roughly $5 billion annually, strengthening ties with Gulf partners ami...

Bangladesh, US entering new era of strategic cooperation: Finance minister - The Daily Star

Bangladesh, US entering new era of strategic cooperation: Finance minister  The Daily Star

Nigerian extradited to US for romance fraud, money laundering

Mr Ugberaese is accused of using online romance scams to deceive victims into sending money under false pretences. The post Nigerian extradited to US for romance fraud, money laundering appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Beloved John

Argentina’s Navy signs agreement with US to boost South Atlantic vigilance - Buenos Aires Times

Argentina’s Navy signs agreement with US to boost South Atlantic vigilance  Buenos Aires Times

Sierra Leone receives Nigerian, others deported from US

Sierra Leone on Wednesday became the latest African country to receive migrants expelled from the United States under President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. A first plane carrying nine West African migrants landed Wednesday morning at the international airport just outside Freetown, an AFP journalist saw. “We have received nine deportees this morning from the US,” Read More: https://punchng.com/sierra-leone-receives-nigerian-others-deported-from-us/

By Punch Newspapers

Ghalibaf: Iran Ready to Respond to Any Renewed US Attack - The Daily Star Lebanon

Ghalibaf: Iran Ready to Respond to Any Renewed US Attack  The Daily Star Lebanon

Jamaican man who fled custody twice and wanted for murder in St Lucia jailed in US - Jamaica Gleaner

Jamaican man who fled custody twice and wanted for murder in St Lucia jailed in US  Jamaica Gleaner

The crimes of the US and the usurping Israeli regimes in the genocide of the Iranian people - Tehran Times

The crimes of the US and the usurping Israeli regimes in the genocide of the Iranian people  Tehran Times

Nigerians, others deported by US arrive in Sierra Leone

A first plane carrying nine West African migrants landed Wednesday morning at the international airport just outside Freetown, an AFP journalist saw. The post Nigerians, others deported by US arrive in Sierra Leone appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

UK agrees £3.7bn trade deal with six Gulf states

The UK has struck a trade deal with a group of six Gulf states, which it says will be worth £3.7bn to the economy.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

Report: US-Iran agreement may be announced within hours - Naharnet

Report: US-Iran agreement may be announced within hours  Naharnet