Miliband says re-opening Strait of Hormuz 'essential' as he meets Rubio

The move is required "to ease cost-of-living pressures", Miliband says, as he meets his US counterpart in Washington.

US Diesel Exports Surge to Record as World Grasps for Supply

The US shipped a record amount of distillate fuel overseas last week as domestic stockpiles fell again, the latest sign that the global scramble for diesel is increasingly draining US supplies.

By Will Kubzansky

China hits back at US with sanctions and tighter drone export rules

Beijing’s retaliation highlights tensions ahead of Xi Jinping’s planned trip in September

War on Iran: US-Iran deal edges closer

A deal between the US and Iran could be signed within 48 hours, according to US officials.

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Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies serve former ambassador Stefanishyna with notice of suspicion

Olha Stefanishyna, former Ukrainian ambassador to the United States, has been served with a new notice of suspicion by the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor's Office (SAPO), and the High Anti-Corruption Court is considering a pre-trial restriction for her.

By STANISLAV POHORILOV

Trump's deportation agenda raised prices, contracted local economies, immigration group says

A report released Wednesday by the immigration advocacy group America's Voice argues President Trump's immigration policy is hurting the economy.

Copper floods US as traders try to get the jump on Trump tariffs, but ‘Taco’ trend looms

Spurred by US President Donald Trump’s proposed new tariffs on cathode imports, copper shipments from across the globe are flooding into the United States. But analysts warn that should a so-called Taco scenario again unfold – as in, “Trump always chickens out” – copper prices in the US would likely fall in the short term. IHS Markit shipping data showed that more than 200,000 tonnes of copper landed in the US last month – a 12‑year high for monthly inflows. This was said to have pushed the...

By Emma Ma

This Chinese Chain Beat Dick’s And Costco To Become The Fastest-Growing Retailer In The U.S.

Costco’s sizeable sales weren’t enough to rank among the top fastest-growing U.S. retailers.

By Ty Roush, Forbes Staff

Inside Iran’s ‘deal on the side’ with Oman to open new route in Strait of Hormuz

The US and Iran can’t even agree on whether they are negotiating or not as disruption in the strait deepens global economic woes. Experts tell Alex Croft that Washington may eventually accept key Iranian demands

By Alex Croft

US will nearly double financial commitment to Ebola response

Refunds are on the way for Canadian exporters owed roughly $10 billion from Trump’s illegal tariffs

The United States raked in over $160 billion in gross revenue from tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act

By Tracy Moran

Over 3,000 cases of deadly fungus Candida auris reported in US: What it is, how it spreads- explained

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By Gokul Ankari

'Talks with Iran going well': Trump hopes Hormuz deal is reached 'within 48 hours'

The United States, Iran and Oman are reportedly preparing a 60-day agreement focused on navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.

Doctor quits McKinsey, returns India after 13 years in the US: ‘Always knew I’d come home’

New Nuclear Plan As US Updates War Strategy Against China Or Russia: Report

Instead of depending mainly on long-range nuclear missiles, the new approach would place greater focus on shorter-range tactical nuclear weapons that could be used in regional conflicts involving US allies.

Japan and U.S. begin working-level talks on host nation support

The U.S. government during preliminary talks indicated that it would ask Japan to increase its host nation support.

US lifts sanctions on Iraqi airline linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guards

Fly Baghdad was sanctioned in January 2024 over alleged links to Iran's IRGC-Quds Force, accusations the airline had denied.

Asif stresses importance of sustained dialogue for regional peace, security in meeting with US envoy

Ministry says discussions focused on matters of mutual interest, ways to bolster cooperation between Pakistan and US

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We've Been Here Before

We've Been Here Before By Bas van Geffen, senior macro strategist at Rabobank Phil Connors has woken up to another instance of the same day. The US, Iran and Oman are said to be close to a new deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Axios reports that the US aims for an announcement today. So, Brent futures dropped to $79/barrel and equity markets rallied further, for the S&P 500 to set a fresh record high. The reported deal could just as well have been written a couple of weeks...

By Tyler Durden

US revokes Brazilian envoy's visa in escalating diplomatic row

The U.S. has revoked the visa of Brazil’s ambassador, a State Department official said Tuesday, escalating diplomatic tensions just months before Brazil’s elections. The move woul...

SAPO seeks UAH 15.3M bail for Stefanishyna after notifying her of suspicion on three counts

Prosecutors have asked the High Anti-Corruption Court (HACC) to impose bail of UAH 15.312 million on Olga Stefanishyna, Ukraine's former ambassador to the United States.

US lifts sanctions on Iraqi airline linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards

The United States on Wednesday lifted sanctions targeting Iraq's Fly Baghdad airline, a company it had previously designated for alleged links to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The post US lifts sanctions on Iraqi airline linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church invites community to participate in Greek American identity study

Student research project explores how life in the United States shapes Greek American identity and the role of the Greek Orthodox Church The post St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church invites community to participate in Greek American identity study appeared first on ProtoThema English.

By Electra Delavogia

AmCham: Romania still needs to pass test of reforms, political stability

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GIGS urges US, Israel and Iran to resume peace talks as conflict fuels global economic strain

The Ghana Institute of Governance and Security (GIGS) has appealed to the United States, Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran to immediately return to the negotiating table, warning that the prolonged conflict in the Middle East is exacting an unbearable human and economic toll on the region and the wider world. In a statement […]

By Ebenezer Afanyi Dadzie

Brasília accuses Washington of seeking to interfere in the October elections

Brazil's government on Tuesday accused the United States of attempting to interfere in the October 4 presidential election, responding to the revocation of the visa of its ambassador in Washington, Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti.