US Partly Resumes Operations in Mexico’s Avocado State Michoacan

The US will partially resume operations in Mexico’s top avocado-producing state, days after security concerns prompted a halt that disrupted inspections for exports.

By Valentine Hilaire

The US bares its financial weak spot

Yen intervention points to the squishy underbelly of American weakness

US unveils critical minerals deals in latest push to counter China

The United States on Friday announced several critical minerals agreements with multiple mining companies, marking its latest push to curb China’s dominance over the production and processing of strategic materials. While attending a round table with global mining industry executives at the State Department, US President Donald Trump, without naming China, said that his administration would ensure America is “never again reliant on hostile foreign nations for the resources our country needs t...

By Nayan Seth

From Tehran’s walls to the world: Iran’s visual propaganda as an art of war (2/2)

Tehran at War (Part 2/2). In Iran, the war with the United States is also fought through enormous, state-sponsored posters. Murals transform walls into billboards advertising the official narrative, designed to carry the government's voice far beyond its borders. FRANCE 24 examines this visual strategy, shaped during the Islamic Revolution and supercharged by artificial intelligence.

By Bahar MAKOOI

CIA strengthens its presence in Cuba to push for regime change

The United States considers the island a priority for its intelligence agencies and teams on the ground are seeking to gather more information at a time when a military operation has not been ruled out

By Jesús-Sérvulo González Moreno

Trump’s Chairman of the Joint Chiefs seeking ‘off-ramp’ from Iran war, report says

The Iran war, which is both costly and unpopular to Americans, has dragged on for more than five months

By Rachel Dobkin

A facelift in the US would have cost me $45,000. I went to Turkey instead.

Heather Emerson before (left) and after her facelift. Courtesy of Heather Emerson Heather Emerson was dissatisfied with her appearance at the age of 41. She had a facelift, traveling to Turkey because the surgery was less expensive than in the US. The businesswoman had the operation in her early 40s because she felt it was the optimal time. This story is based on an interview with Heather Emerson, 42, of Austin, the founder of an international staffing agency. It has been edited for length ...

Mexico men's soccer secures 2028 Olympics berth with win over Canada in U-20 Championship

El Tri booked a place in the final against 2028 Olympics host United States, meaning they secure Concacaf's place at the international tournament.

Thai woman married to US man says "American Dream is dead" after 3 years

A Thai woman who moved to the United States after marrying an American man has gone viral after sharing her experience of living in the country. After three years in the US, she says she wants to return to Thailand, claiming that the reality of American life was very different from what she had expected.

By TOI TRENDING DESK

US Gen. Dan Caine looking for 'off-ramp' to avoid further escalation in Iran war - report

According to the report, Caine recently made clear to other US officials that available military options may not be enough to achieve US President Donald Trump’s stated war objectives.

Trump administration to invest $3bn in minerals projects to boost US defence

The US government will invest $3 billion in critical minerals and battery projects as part of a push to increase domestic production and boost national security and industrial policy, President Donald Trump said on Friday. “We’re reclaiming America’s rightful place as the minerals superpower of the world,” Trump told more than 200 mining executives, educators, investors and fellow […]

Trump administration to invest $3 billion in minerals projects to boost US defence supply chains

The US government will invest $3 billion in critical minerals and battery projects as part of a push to increase domestic production and boost national security and industrial policy, US President Donald Trump said on Friday. “We’re reclaiming America’s rightful place as the minerals superpower of the world,” Trump told more than 200 mining executives, educators, investors and fellow politicians at a roundtable at the State Department aimed at supporting the industry, which he said had not re...

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U.S. to invest $3 billion in minerals projects to boost supply chains

Minerals including rare earths, tungsten, germanium and scandium are essential for precision-guided missiles and other advanced weapons.

Data center firm Switch confidentially files for US IPO, Bloomberg News reports

US expects deal soon on Strait of Hormuz; Sunni powers unite in defense pact

A U.S. official on Friday reported progress between Iran and Oman that could soon reopen the Strait of Hormuz, potentially restoring oil exports that have been disrupted by the five-month-old U.S. war with Iran. The U.S. official, who declined to be identified, said Washington anticipated an agreement soon between the two countries, which sit on […]

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Data center operator Switch confidentially files for IPO - report

[OPINION] What America’s AI boom teaches us about scrutinizing Pax Silica

Communities across the United States are already grappling with soaring electricity demand, opaque utility agreements, environmental concerns, and questions over promised jobs. Before Pax Silica breaks ground, if ever, Filipinos should learn from those experiences.

By Gelo Gonzales

Trump's top general seeks path out of Iran war as military options narrow: report

Report says Trump ultimately postponed the operation after Gulf partners warned of possible attacks

By Anadolu Agency

Visualizing 75 Years Of America's Electricity Transition

Visualizing 75 Years Of America's Electricity Transition Over the past 75 years, the U.S. electricity system has shifted from one dominated by coal to one in which natural gas and renewables supply nearly two-thirds of generation. This visualization, via Visual Capitalist's Niccolo Conte, shows annual U.S. electricity generation by source from 1950 to 2025 using data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. It tracks output in billions of kilowatt-hours and each source’s...

By Tyler Durden

Terrorism: US vows continuous action against ISIL, al-Qa’ida

… Warns groups exploiting instability in Sahel, Africa, othersBy Nkiruka Nnorom The United States has said that countering ISIL, al-Qa’ida and their affiliates remained a key priority of its counterterrorism efforts, as the groups continue to exploit instability across Africa and Asia. Speaking at a UN Security Council briefing on Wednesday, U.S Deputy Representative to […] The post Terrorism: US vows continuous action against ISIL, al-Qa’ida appeared first on Vanguard News.

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US source expects Iran-Oman deal on Hormuz Strait - The Copenhagen Post

US source expects Iran-Oman deal on Hormuz Strait  The Copenhagen Post