Keywords: United States


Norway's football chief to file FIFA complaint over alleged interference in Balogun case

Norwegian Football Federation president Lise Klaveness has announced plans to submit a formal complaint to FIFA concerning the handling of a disciplinary case involving U.S. striker Folarin Balogun during the latest FIFA World Cup. The controversy centers on an alleged phone call between U.S. President......

US study ranks countries by levels of narcissism

large international study has challenged the long-standing assumption that the United States is the world's most narcissistic country, suggesting instead that narcissistic traits vary significantly across cultures and social groups. The research, conducted by scholars at Michigan State University,......

Rubio says Saudi Arabia plans to develop a peaceful nuclear program

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that Saudi Arabia intends to develop a peaceful nuclear energy program, highlighting the growing cooperation between Washington and Riyadh in the field of civilian nuclear technology. Speaking at a press conference on the sidelines of an ASEAN foreign ministers'......

US deploys F-35 fighter jets to Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran

The United States is strengthening its military presence in the Middle East amid escalating tensions with Iran, with Washington reportedly deploying additional fighter jets, troops and medical personnel to the region. According to The Wall Street Journal, citing US officials familiar with the matter,......

Gulf and Red Sea tensions push oil prices to six-week high

Oil prices climbed to their highest level in more than six weeks as escalating tensions in the Gulf and the Red Sea raised concerns about potential disruptions to global energy supplies. By 9:35 a.m. Moscow time, September West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures had risen 1.44% to $88.08 a barrel.......

Russia warns of serious global energy security risks if Gulf tensions worsen

Russia's Foreign Ministry has warned that any further deterioration in the security situation in the Gulf could have serious consequences for global energy security, as tensions continue to rise across the Middle East. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova expressed concern over the escalation......

Rubio says Iran faces major dilemma as Washington keeps diplomatic door open

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran is facing a difficult situation while stressing that Washington remains willing to pursue diplomacy and negotiations, despite what he described as a lack of similar interest from Tehran. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Rubio said the United States was......

Trump escalates warning to Iran with threat to strike infrastructure over Hormuz attacks

U.S. President Donald Trump has intensified Washington's rhetoric toward Iran by declaring that the United States would retaliate against key Iranian infrastructure if commercial or military vessels are attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital corridor for global energy shipments. The warning marks......

US condemns Ortega’s authoritarian stance after Nicaragua rejects elections

The United States has criticized Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega after he rejected the possibility of holding new elections, with Washington accusing his government of demonstrating an increasingly authoritarian approach to political power. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Ortega’s refusal......