- 4h ago
Trump withdraws planned Iran strike after Saudi plea, demands rapid deal on Hormuz and nuclear program
The US president said he accepted a request from Iran and other Middle Eastern countries to suspend the attack, conditional on a swift agreement to fully open the Strait of Hormuz and end Iran's nuclear threat. Saudi Arabia and other regional powers had pressed for de-escalation.
- 5h ago
Japan and US launch first joint yen intervention since 2011 to halt slide to 40-year low
Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama will announce Monday that Tokyo and Washington took coordinated action in currency markets after the yen hit its weakest since 1986. Analysts estimate Japan sold somewhere between about $53 billion and $59 billion, and the US Treasury told banks to prepare for further steps.
- 7h ago
Iran's leadership fractures over war goals as ultra-hardliners push for victory and negotiators seek a deal with Washington
A widening campaign of proxy attacks across the Middle East masks a deepening rift inside Iran's ruling elite, where the Paydari hardliners demand total victory and President Pezeshkian's camp is pushing for a negotiated end to the six-month war with the United States.
- 8h ago
Trump suspends Iran strikes after Saudi pressure, demands quick deal on Strait of Hormuz and nuclear threat
After threatening massive strikes, Trump says US and Israel will hold off on bombing Iran's energy infrastructure, conditional on a swift agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end Tehran's nuclear threat.
- 9h ago
Trump hails Morocco's king as 'pillar of stability', reaffirms Western Sahara claim and calls Spain's Ceuta response a 'catastrophe'
While Washington hails Rabat as its oldest ally, the White House has sharply criticised Madrid over the entry of tens of thousands of migrants into Ceuta, exposing a widening rift in US policy towards the western Mediterranean.
- 9h ago
Old Trails Fire forces thousands to evacuate as wildfires burn across Washington state
The Old Trails Fire jumped the Spokane River on Saturday, pushing into the city and prompting Level 3 'Go Now' orders for large parts of north Spokane. Governor Bob Ferguson declared a statewide emergency as 12 large fires burned across more than 80,900 hectares.
- 10h ago
Iran accuses US of fueling war escalation and warns allies, as embassies tell Americans to leave
Iran's military accused Washington of driving the regional war toward a wider escalation and warned American allies they could be dragged into the conflict, as US embassies across the Middle East told citizens to consider leaving.
- 10h ago
Trump cancels Iran strikes after 'parameters' reached for deal to end war, open Strait of Hormuz
President Trump said Saturday he will order US forces to hold off on new strikes against Iran, claiming Tehran and other Middle Eastern countries asked him to refrain and that the parameters of a deal to end the five-month war have been agreed.
- 10h ago
US tells citizens to leave Middle East as Trump threatens new Iran strikes and Tehran readies retaliation
The United States has told its citizens across the Middle East to consider leaving immediately, as President Trump threatens new military strikes on Iran and Tehran warns of an "extensive" retaliation plan that could target American and Israeli energy infrastructure.
- 11h ago
Saudi crown prince urges Trump to refrain from new Iran strikes as regional powers push for de-escalation
Mohammed bin Salman sought clarity on U.S. plans in a Saturday call, while Qatar, Turkey, Pakistan and others pressed both sides to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- 12h ago
US embassies urge Americans to consider leaving Middle East as Trump threatens 'very hard' strikes on Iran
Security alerts posted by US missions in nine capitals on Saturday warn of possible flight cancellations, airspace closures, and travel disruptions, as Washington considers new massive bombings against Iran.
- 14h ago
Jessica Pegula to face Alexandra Eala in Washington Open final after semifinal wins
Top seed Jessica Pegula rallied from 5-2 down to beat Diana Shnaider, while Alexandra Eala ousted Naomi Osaka to reach Sunday's WTA 500 title match.
- 14h ago
Morocco names 1,055-km highway after Donald Trump in Western Sahara, thanking him for 2020 sovereignty recognition
King Mohammed VI named the Tiznit-Dakhla highway after Donald Trump, calling it a tribute to the US president's 2020 recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over the disputed territory.
- 18h ago
Three killed, 21 injured in bomb attack at Moscow restaurant; general may have been target
An improvised explosive device detonated at the entrance to the Balzi Rossi restaurant on Kudrinskaya Square, killing the carrier, a security guard, and a patron. Unconfirmed reports suggest the private event inside was a birthday celebration for a senior Russian military officer.
- 19h ago
Petro, in final Cuba visit, urges US to avoid invasion and open dialogue with Trump and Rubio
Outgoing Colombian President Gustavo Petro used his last official trip to Havana to call for international solidarity with Cuba and propose direct talks between Washington and Havana, as his successor prepares to sever diplomatic ties.
- 20h ago
King Felipe VI says state must 'ensure security' as EU calls crisis meeting over Ceuta arrivals
Over 50,000 people swam into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta from Morocco within two days, leaving dozens dead. Spain's King expressed indignation and Ireland announced a Tuesday videoconference of EU interior ministers.
- 21h ago
US embassies across Middle East tell Americans to prepare to leave as Iran conflict widens to Egypt
Diplomatic missions in Amman, Jerusalem, Muscat, Baghdad and Beirut issued coordinated alerts on Saturday after a drone strike hit a Greek gas carrier and a US floating gas depot at an Egyptian port.
- yesterday
Rafa Jódar rallies past Musetti to reach Washington semifinals and secures top-20 ATP debut
The 19-year-old Spaniard recovered from a lopsided first set to beat Lorenzo Musetti 1-6, 6-1, 6-4 in the quarterfinals of the ATP 500 Washington Open, guaranteeing a spot inside the world's top 20 for the first time.
- yesterday
Trump slams US attorney Pirro for dropping Reflecting Pool charges, insists damage was vandalism
President Trump on Saturday sharply criticized his handpicked US attorney, Jeanine Pirro, after she moved to dismiss felony charges against a former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by a botched renovation, not deliberate sabotage.
- 2d ago
US readies weekend strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure as Tehran warns of 'decisive response'
Trump authorizes large-scale attacks on Iranian energy sites, while Iran's foreign minister cautions against 'adventurous' moves and a tanker is hit near the Strait of Hormuz.
