Keywords: United States


Trump threatens to claim Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory after Iran war

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced an intention to declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory after the conclusion of the war with Iran, a statement that could have major legal, geopolitical and economic consequences. Speaking at an event in New York, Trump said that following what he described......

Canada records $28.4 billion in tourism spending during the first quarter of 2026

Canada’s tourism sector recorded total spending of $28.4 billion during the first quarter of 2026, marking a slight increase of 0.1% compared with the previous quarter, according to data from Statistics Canada. International visitors contributed significantly to the sector’s performance,......

Hormuz shipping traffic falls below monthly average amid renewed U.S.-Iran tensions

Shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz remained below its average level in August 2026, as renewed tensions between the United States and Iran raised concerns over the security of one of the world’s most strategically important maritime routes. According to data from Kpler covering the......

North Korea condemns US-South Korea military drills

North Korea has strongly criticized the upcoming joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea, warning that it will respond to what it considers growing security threats with a new level of deterrence. The warning comes ahead of the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) exercise, scheduled......

White House says tariff evasion costs the United States billions in lost revenue

The White House has warned that the United States may be losing between $19 billion and $26 billion in tariff revenue each year as foreign exporters increasingly use third countries to circumvent American trade restrictions. A new administration report claims that some countries are rerouting goods......

Iran says diplomacy remains priority as talks with Washington continue through mediators

Iran says it continues indirect negotiations with the United States through intermediaries, while maintaining that it is prepared to defend its territory amid heightened regional tensions. Iranian Ambassador to Thailand Nasr al-Din Haidari said Tehran remains committed to diplomatic efforts and is communicating......

U.S. producer price inflation eases in July as energy costs decline

Producer-level inflation in the United States slowed in July 2026, suggesting that some cost pressures facing businesses have eased, particularly as energy prices declined. However, underlying inflation remained relatively firm, keeping monetary policy and interest-rate expectations in focus. According......

Trump imposes 100% tariffs on selected drone imports and components

US President Donald Trump has ordered the introduction of 100% tariffs on imports of certain types of drones and drone components, marking another step in his administration's efforts to tighten controls on imported products and strengthen the use of tariffs as a trade policy instrument. Trump described......

United States invites India to join the Artemis lunar exploration program

The United States has invited India to participate in the Artemis program, NASA’s ambitious initiative to expand human and scientific exploration of the Moon. The invitation was presented to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) during a meeting of the India-U.S. Working Group on Science......