USA“Tariffs hurt our economy, but they force us to buy Canadian,” remarked one shopper in Montreal, capturing a growing national sentiment. As trade friction with the United States intensifies, Canadians are increasingly pivoting away from American goods, turning their purchasing power into a tool of political defiance.
USAIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared on Wednesday that new American sanctions will fail, drawing a parallel between current economic measures and past military efforts. His remarks come as Tehran maintains a rigid grip on the Strait of Hormuz, effectively halting the flow of global energy exports through the vital waterway.
USADonald Trump challenged rumors surrounding the fate of Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, suggesting the official remains alive despite sustaining severe physical injuries during recent military engagements. Speaking to commentator Glenn Beck, the former president cast doubt on the transparency of the Iranian government regarding the leader’s true condition.
USAThe US Army has committed $2.2 billion to deploy small modular nuclear reactors across five domestic bases, aiming for an initial operational launch by September 2028. This move follows a May 2025 executive order from President Donald Trump designed to fast-track next-generation civil nuclear technology for national security.
USAThree non-law-enforcement Secret Service officials were placed on administrative leave Tuesday as the agency’s Office of Professional Responsibility launched an investigation into potential misconduct. While the agency confirmed the internal review, specific details regarding the nature of the allegations have not been disclosed to the public.
USAUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has awarded Elon Musk the Order of Freedom, recognizing the SpaceX founder’s critical role in sustaining Ukraine’s communications infrastructure. The honor follows Musk’s provision of Starlink satellite services, which have become a vital, if occasionally contentious, backbone for the nation’s military and civilian operations since the 2022 invasion.
USADonald Trump declared it is time to teach Canada a lesson, marking a sharp escalation after recent trade negotiations crumbled. The President’s rhetoric follows his decision to impose 50 percent tariffs on 20 billion dollars of Canadian imports, a move met with immediate, reciprocal retaliation from Ottawa.
USAMidnight lockouts and strict daily time caps for teenage users form the core of a landmark settlement between Meta and US states. The agreement seeks to resolve long-standing allegations that the tech giant intentionally designed its platforms to foster addictive behaviors and compromise the mental health of younger demographics.
USACIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow this week for what President Donald Trump described as a semi-routine intelligence mission focused on ending the war in Ukraine. The visit marks a rare high-level diplomatic engagement between the two nations as the conflict intensifies and regional stability hangs in the balance.
USAA bipartisan coalition of 47 state attorneys general secured a $17 billion settlement from Meta on Wednesday, effectively halting a high-stakes federal trial in California. The agreement forces the tech giant to overhaul its safety protocols on Facebook and Instagram to address allegations of fueling a youth mental health crisis.
USAA US military strike neutralized a vessel in the Caribbean on Tuesday, resulting in four deaths. US Southern Command identified the boat as a target linked to active narco-trafficking routes, releasing aerial footage of the explosion as part of an ongoing campaign against cartels operating throughout the Western Hemisphere.
USAThe Kremlin confirmed Wednesday that CIA Director John Radcliffe held closed-door discussions with Russian intelligence counterparts during an unannounced visit to Moscow. While officials acknowledged the engagement, they explicitly denied any meeting between the American spy chief and President Vladimir Putin, leaving the specific agenda of the high-level talks undisclosed.
USABefore Donald Trump authorized the initial missile strikes against Iran, then-intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard warned that the military campaign would likely trigger a hard-line transition in Tehran and destabilize global energy markets. Six months into a conflict promised to end in weeks, those warnings have become a grueling reality.
USAConflict erupted over the upcoming "Universal Oneness Celebration" at Madison Square Garden, as American singer Mary Millben launched a pointed attack against New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Millben accused the mayor and other socialist critics of manufacturing opposition to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat solely to undermine Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
USAThe US Army currently lacks a permanent chief of staff, a vacancy created after Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth terminated Gen. Randy George during a 15-second phone call. This leadership vacuum persists as American forces manage high-stakes operations in the Middle East and provide critical intelligence support for the war in Ukraine.
USAVisa applicants worldwide face sudden appointment cancellations and rescheduling as the U.S. State Department pauses services to implement a new global training initiative. This shift coincides with a broader administration push to tighten immigration criteria and enhance the screening of individuals for potential public benefit dependency.
USAFour India-based companies and three nationals now face American sanctions for facilitating the sale and transport of Iranian petroleum products. The penalties, part of a broader crackdown dubbed Operation Economic Outcast, target specific entities accused of moving millions in illicit revenue to support the regime in Tehran.
USAA quiet Sunday dinner in Billings, Montana, turned into a scene of carnage when a man shot and killed eight of his relatives, including four children, before turning the weapon on himself. The violence left a multigenerational family devastated, spanning from a great-grandmother in her nineties to a seven-year-old girl.
USAThe White House has declared an end to what it calls Canada’s decades-long “free ride,” accusing Ottawa of discriminatory trade practices and bad-faith negotiations. With the U.S. now imposing steep tariffs on $27.6 billion in Canadian goods, the trade dispute has spiraled into an aggressive standoff between the two North American neighbors.
USAA Boeing C-17 Globemaster III touched down at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport on Tuesday, marking an unannounced visit by CIA Director John Ratcliffe. The trip follows a direct request from Washington urging Kyiv to suspend drone and missile strikes against Russian targets during the window of the senior official's arrival.
USAChina has vowed to protect its economic interests against Washington’s “Operation Economic Outcast,” a sweeping sanctions campaign designed to isolate Tehran. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian rejected the US policy as illegal, asserting that commercial cooperation between Beijing and Tehran remains strictly off-limits to external interference or disruption.
USAA video circulating on Iranian state television, titled "Where to kill Barron Trump," has triggered a security review by the US Secret Service. The footage, disseminated by IRGC-affiliated media, alleges that the 20-year-old is under surveillance and offers a $10 million reward for those who act on the threat.
USAA Boeing C-17 Globemaster touched down at Moscow’s Vnukovo airport Tuesday morning, sparking immediate speculation regarding the nature of the flight. Departing from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland and transiting through Riga, the heavy-lift aircraft arrived without any prior public acknowledgment from the Kremlin or the White House.
USAThe Trump administration has launched an aggressive campaign of secondary sanctions aimed at severing Iran’s economic ties with major global partners. By threatening penalties against any entity facilitating business with Tehran, Washington seeks to isolate the nation's digital, energy, and shipping sectors in a bid to force an economic endgame.
USAThe family of Sai Pradeep, a student from Dammaiguda, is mourning the loss of their son after he died by suicide in the United States on August 21. Pradeep, who moved to Texas in 2024 for his master's degree, had been enduring significant distress during a prolonged four-month job hunt.
USAThe Supreme Court declined on Monday to block President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting, ruling that the states challenging the mandate lacked legal standing. While the decision removes a major procedural hurdle, the order’s implementation remains mired in conflicting lower court rulings and looming legal battles.
USADonald Trump held a phone conversation with Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir last week, a discussion centered on Iran just days before Munir arrived in Tehran for high-level security talks. The timing of the exchange highlights ongoing behind-the-scenes maneuvering regarding regional stability and the enforcement of established diplomatic memorandums.
USAA recent financial disclosure reveals that Donald Trump acquired up to $50,000 in SpaceX shares this June, creating a direct financial link between the president and a dominant government contractor. The purchase occurred just days after the aerospace firm’s record-breaking public offering and amid ongoing federal policy decisions.
USAIranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has dismissed the latest round of US economic sanctions as mere posturing, asserting that Washington lacks the leverage to force international partners to abandon Tehran. The rebuke follows Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s announcement of measures targeting Iran’s oil trade and financial networks.
USAFacing 130-foot heights and sweltering conditions, AJ Gow reached for his phone to record a final goodbye to his wife and children. The Illinois electrician, stranded for hours after his lift malfunctioned during a routine maintenance job, feared he would not survive the ordeal while trapped inside the hollow sign structure.