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China blasts US and Taiwan statements on 37th anniversary of Tiananmen Square military crackdown
Rubio said on Wednesday that Beijing's censorship could not erase memories of the military assault.
US mediates unprecedented Israel-Lebanon deal, introduces exclusive zones - analysis
Flesh-eating screwworm confirmed in Texan calf, prompting USDA quarantine
US strike on suspected drug-trafficking vessel in Pacific kills two
US awaits Iran response to proposed ceasefire and nuclear deal
The US expects a response from Iran as soon as today, according to a regional source cited by CNN.
Will Trump pausing effort to open Strait bring an Iran deal? - analysis
The pause in the US plan to enable the movement of ships through the Strait illustrates just how complex a task this has become.
Support for Iran war among ‘connected’ US Jews falls again, poll finds
Support fell weeks into the war and fell further to 60% just after US President Donald Trump unilaterally announced a ceasefire on April 8.
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, Trump promises to cut 'a lot further'
The Pentagon announced the drawdown from Germany, its largest European base, on Friday, as a rift over the Iran war and tariff tensions placed further strain on relations between the US and Europe.
Spirit Airlines begins 'orderly' shutdown, cancels all flights
The collapse of Spirit, a company that helped keep fares lower in markets where it competed with major carriers, will result in thousands of job losses.
Syria relies on Russia's oil despite pivot to the West
Oil shipments from Russia have jumped 75% to about 60,000 barrels per day this year, making Moscow the country's dominant crude supplier following the fall of Assad in December 2024.
BoP denies rumors of Kiryat Gat base closure, says it will establish 'transitional Gaza gov't'
The US military-run center's closing would mark the latest blow to US President Donald Trump's Gaza plan, already undermined by Hamas's refusal to disarm.
US imposes new Iran sanctions, warns shipping companies not to pay Hormuz tolls
The move comes after the US imposed new sanctions on Tuesday on 35 groups and individuals involved in operating Iran's covert "shadow banking" financial network.
Top US diplomat in Kyiv to resign after Trump conflict-report
A State Department spokesman rejected the notion of policy disagreements being the root cause for the acting ambassador’s departure.
Memorial ceremony for fallen IDF lone soldier held in US hometown, marking 30 days since passing
22-year-old Sgt. Moshe Yitzchak HaKohen Katz was born in New Haven, Connecticut, and was killed while fighting in Lebanon on March 29.
