Oil Drops Sharply Despite Fresh U.S. Pressure On Iran
The market reaction came as Washington intensified economic pressure on Iran through its new “economic D-Day” sanctions campaign.
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Why Is Trump Suggesting Renaming Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’
Canada has threatened to retaliate with matching, dollar-for-dollar tariffs starting September 8.
Secret Service Probes Iranian Video Threatening Barron Trump
The nearly three-minute video was broadcast by Iran’s state-run IRIB and featured graphics identifying locations where Barron is publicly known to spend time, including Trump Tower in New York
What Trump’s New Iran Sanctions Strategy Means For China And Tehran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced sanctions against more than 60 Iran-linked targets while expanding the potential reach of secondary sanctions.
Xi Jinping Likely To Visit India For First Time In Seven Years
China is reportedly preparing a delegation of about 400 officials, significantly larger than the delegation it sent in 2019.
Watch: Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky honors fallen soldiers In Kyiv
August 24 marks the 35th anniversary of Ukraine's independence, and it also marks four and a half years of conflict with Russia.
World’s Oceans Hit Record August Heat As El Niño Strengthens
Scientists say a developing El Niño in the Pacific is adding heat to oceans already warmed by decades of human-driven climate change.
Trump Administration Threatens Sanctions On Countries Trading With Iran
Iranian officials have warned that countries participating in the U.S. economic campaign could be considered parties to an “act of war” and threatened to halt oil exports through the Persian Gulf.
US Cancels Joint Marine Drill With South Korea Over Iran War Constraints
The Ssangyong exercise is designed to strengthen amphibious and marine operations and typically involves forces from multiple military branches.
South Carolina Experts Work To Rescue 245-Year-Old Battlefield Oak
The massive live oak has survived for about 245 years, but aging metal cables and chains installed decades ago have begun cutting into its bark and threatening its health.
Trump Administration Proposes $103,265 Fee for H-1B Worker Visas
The Department of Homeland Security proposal would apply to petitions subject to the annual 85,000-visa cap, including 20,000 reserved for workers with advanced degrees.
Prosecution Calls Final Rebuttal Witnesses In Lindsay Clancy Trial
The prosecution is seeking to challenge the defense's claim that Clancy was experiencing postpartum psychosis when she killed her three children in 2023.
8-Year-Old Dies After Rare Brain-Eating Amoeba Infection In Louisiana
Health officials believe Lillian Smart was exposed while swimming in Lake Claiborne before she was hospitalized in Ruston.
Watch: 7-Eleven Store Set On Fire In Thailand
The violence targeted public infrastructure and commercial sites rather than direct military engagement, resulting in three civilian injuries.
China Expands Maritime Presence Near Taiwan As Ship Sightings Surge
Taiwan detected 118 mainland Chinese coast guard, survey and other official vessels during the first 24 days of August.
Watch: Powered By Wind, Caribbean Cargo Heads To Amsterdam
The double-masted sailboat uses only wind energy to sail.