3 killed, including gunman, in Idaho shooting
Three people, including the gunman, have been killed and at least two others injured in a shooting in a busy commercial area of Twin Falls, Idaho, US authorities said.
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US, Iran pause attacks after weeks of conflict
The United States and Iran have paused attacks against each other, with Washington saying President Donald Trump has halted strikes on Iran to allow more time for diplomatic efforts. US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz told…
Trump threatens larger strikes as US attacks Iran for 13th straight night
The United States military says it carried out airstrikes on Iran for the 13th consecutive night, as President Donald Trump warned of more intense attacks amid growing concerns over further regional escalation. The US military’s Middle East-based Central…
US House approves $1.15 trillion defence spending bill
The US House of Representatives has narrowly approved a $1.15 trillion defence spending bill that includes expanded military and technological cooperation with Israel and funding linked to the war against Iran, according to media reports.
US announces nuclear cooperation pact with Saudi Arabia
The United States and Saudi Arabia have reached a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement under which US companies will provide nuclear technology to the kingdom.
Pentagon puts cost of US war in Iran at $37.5bn
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth says the country's war with Iran has cost 37.5 billion US dollars so far and the Pentagon will require additional funding to continue military operations, a media report said on Wednesday.
US, Iran exchange strikes on 10th day of conflict
The United States says it has targeted Iran's military command centres, maritime capabilities, missile and drone launch sites and air defence systems in its latest strikes.
Trump imposes 50pc tariffs on nearly $20bn Canadian imports
US President Donald Trump has imposed a 50 percent tariff on a wide range of Canadian imports worth nearly $20 billion, according to a media report on Tuesday.
US, Iran exchange fresh strikes as conflict enters 8th day
The United States says it has targeted Iran’s coastal surveillance and air defence facilities, maritime capabilities and missile and drone storage sites for the eighth consecutive day of its military campaign.
US, Iran exchange strikes as hostilities enter seventh day
The United States and Iran have exchanged strikes as hostilities between the two sides entered their seventh day, with both countries claiming attacks on military and strategic targets.
US limits stay of foreign students, journalists
The Trump administration has approved new regulations limiting the length of stay in the United States for foreign students, cultural exchange programme participants and foreign journalists. According to Reuters, under the final regulations issued by the US Department…
US, Iran exchange strikes for 3rd day as tensions escalate
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Tuesday announced a new wave of strikes on multiple targets in Iran, marking the third consecutive day of hostilities. Meanwhile, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it had retaliated with missile and drone attacks on US military bases in the region.
US launches fresh strikes on Iran as IRGC reports attacks on US bases
As tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced a fresh wave of strikes on multiple targets in Iran early on Monday, while Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it had retaliated by launching missile and drone attacks on US military bases across the region.
Ex-Afghan MP Zahir Qadir extradited to US from Kenya
Former Afghan lawmaker Abdul Zahir Qadir has been extradited to the United States after being arrested in Kenya, where he is facing charges related to alleged drug trafficking and firearms offences, US authorities said.
Iran targets US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait after US airstrikes
Iran says it has launched retaliatory attacks against US military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait after the United States carried out a second consecutive night of airstrikes on Iranian cities, according to media reports on Thursday. Explosions were…
Trump orders halt to US trade with Spain
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday ordered an immediate halt to all trade with Spain, a media report said.
US, Iran report fresh attacks on each other
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) says it has carried out fresh strikes on several targets in Iran, while Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced missile attacks on US bases in the region in response.
Türkiye’s Erdogan says Israel must not be allowed to derail US-Iran deal
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that lasting peace in the Middle East cannot be achieved without regional support, adding that Israel must not be allowed to derail a US-Iran agreement.
US, Iran conclude indirect talks in Doha, discuss Strait of Hormuz
Iran and the United States have concluded a round of indirect talks in Doha without clear progress toward a lasting agreement, focusing mainly on issues previously addressed in a temporary deal announced two weeks ago.
Iran, US agree to halt attacks, resume talks, say reports
Iran and the United States have agreed to halt recent hostilities in the Gulf and resume diplomatic talks over their dispute in the Strait of Hormuz, a US official said on Sunday, raising hopes of stabilising a fragile interim understanding, according to Reuters.
Iran, US exchange strikes as interim ceasefire faces new tensions
Iran and the United States traded fresh attacks in the Gulf on Sunday, with both sides accusing each other of violating an interim agreement signed less than two weeks ago to end their four-month-long war, as tensions rose…
US, Iran report reciprocal military strikes
The United States (US) has carried out airstrikes on targets in Iran, while Tehran has targeted US military positions in the region in response.
1st round of US-Iran talks concludes, roadmap agreed
The first round of talks between US and Iranian officials in Switzerland concluded on Monday, with both sides agreeing on a roadmap aimed at reaching a final agreement within 60 days, Reuters reported. According to a joint statement…
US ends maritime blockade on Iran: CENTCOM
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) has said that, under orders from the US President, it has ended all restrictions on maritime traffic entering and leaving Iranian ports and coastal areas. The announcement comes after the presidents of…
