US says it expects Iran's response on proposed deal 'today at some point'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US was expecting a response from Iran on a proposal to extend the truce, despite clashes around the Strait of Hormuz, which both sides accused the other of having started.

Immigrants are giving up their cases and leaving the U.S. in soaring numbers

People facing the prospect of prolonged ICE detention are increasingly abandoning their claims for humanitarian protection and agreeing to depart voluntarily.

By Maria Sacchetti

US waiting on a response from Iran over proposals for ceasefire deal, says Rubio

Diplomatic efforts continuing despite fighting in and around contested strait of Hormuz in recent days Middle East crisis – live updates The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, has said that Washington is expecting a response from Iran on Friday to its proposals for an interim deal to end the conflict in the Middle East, as Iran accused the US of breaching the increasingly fragile ceasefire announced last month. In recent days there have been the biggest flare-ups in fighting in and around ...

By Jason Burke International security correspondent

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Fox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.

Rubio says US ready to mediate Ukraine talks if circumstances change

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has acknowledged the lack of "a fruitful outcome" in the peace process regarding Ukraine but said the United States remains ready to continue mediating between the Ukrainian and Russian sides if circumstances change.

By Khrystyna Bondarieva,Alona Mazurenko

Flare-ups in fighting continue as U.S. expects response from Iran on proposal to end hostilities

The United States said it expected a response from Iran to its latest proposal to end their war, even as American and Iranian ‌forces clashed again on Friday.

China and US in AI revolution race as tech rivals battle for global supremacy

At a New York City ballroom late last month, a crowd of hi-tech luminaries gathered at an honours ceremony. The biggest draw for the assembled tech geniuses was Nvidia founder Jensen Huang, the superstar head of one of the world’s most valuable companies, set to receive the night’s top award. In some ways, engineers have been at the centre of every industrial revolution, Huang told the crowd, from steam to electricity to information technology. But this one, artificial intelligence (AI), will...

By Lucy Quaggin

Middle East war back on? UAE responds to fresh attacks, US and Iran trade fire

The United Arab Emirates says it's responded to fresh missile and drone attacks by Iran this Friday. The strikes come hours after the US says three of its navy destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz were targeted. President Donald Trump ordered retaliatory strikes - but then downplayed the hostilities and said the ceasefire still stands. Analysis by Douglas Herbert, FRANCE 24 international affairs commentator.

By FRANCE24

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I've lived in Spain for 7 years now. My daily schedule and social life are so different from what they were in the US.

When I moved from the United States to Spain, many parts of my daily schedule and social life changed so much. Kiersten Brown I moved to Spain from the US about seven years ago, and it's shifted so many parts of my life. Now, my lunches are later and savored with company. Dinners are also late and very social. I love how Spain prioritizes connection, and how taking a vacation feels like a true priority here. When I moved from California to Spain in 2019, I knew my life would change — but I...

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US expects Iranian response to peace proposal on Friday, fighting flares in Gulf

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Kombos bids ‘warm and cordial farewell’ to outgoing US ambassador Davis

Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos on Friday bid what he described as a “warm and cordial farewell” to outgoing United States ambassador in Nicosia Julie Davis, who resigned from the US state department last month. “[I] had a warm and cordial farewell meeting with ambassador Julie Davis as she concludes her pivotal tenure,” he said, before […]

PPP leader claims Lee government’s foreign policy could weaken US alliance

South Korea’s main opposition leader said Friday that many South Koreans were concerned that the Lee Jae Myung government’s foreign and security policy could weaken the South Korea-US alliance. “Many people are worried that the South Korea-US alliance may collapse and that South Korea may be leaving the free world,” People Power Party Chair Rep. Jang Dong-hyeok said during a press conference with foreign correspondents at the Press Center in central Seoul. “I hope the Lee Jae Myung government wi

By The Korea Herald

Meloni says Italy defends its interests like the US does

(ANSA) - ROME, MAY 8 - Premier Giorgia Meloni said Italy defends its interests like the United States does after talks in Rome with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. "Both Italy and the United States understand how important the transatlantic relationship is, but we both equally understand how necessary it is for each to defend its own national interests. Therefore, Italy defends its national interests exactly as the United States does, and it's good that we agree on this," Meloni said on th...

By ANSA

JinkoSolar to sell 75% of U.S. manufacturing unit to P-E firm

FM Fidan, Iranian counterpart Araghchi discuss Iran-US talks

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss the latest developments in ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United S...

Megadrought: We Just Experienced The Driest First Three Months Of A Year In US History

Megadrought: We Just Experienced The Driest First Three Months Of A Year In US History Authored by Michael Snyder via The Economic Collapse blog, January, February and March were insanely dry. In fact, in all of U.S. history conditions have never been so dry during the first three months of the year. Just think about that for a moment. Not even during the Dust Bowl days of the 1930s were conditions this dry. Many were hoping that 2026 would be the year when our multi-year drough...

By Tyler Durden

Ridley Scott's Hit Horror Series Is Officially A #1 American Streaming Sensation

A sinister new horror series from filmmaker Ridley Scott has arrived, and it has quickly become a major streaming sensation in the U.S.

By Ryan Northrup

Saudi Arabia denies US access for fresh Hormuz operation

Saudi Arabia reportedly denied the United States access to its airspace and bases for a fresh Hormuz operation, aiming to de-escalate regional tensions. Read More: https://punchng.com/saudi-arabia-denies-us-access-for-fresh-hormuz-operation/

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US jet fuel could be used in Europe to ease possible shortages

European airlines can use US-grade jet fuel to ease potential shortages caused by the US-Israel war with Iran, the EU and two major international airline bodies have suggested.

By Emmanuel Tetteh