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US official sees possible agreement to reopen Strait of Hormuz within days

The United States has expressed cautious optimism that an agreement with Iran could soon lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most strategically important maritime routes for global energy supplies. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said negotiations between Washington......

Wall Street reaches record highs amid optimism over potential Strait of Hormuz breakthrough

Wall Street opened Tuesday's trading session with strong gains, sending the three major U.S. stock indexes to fresh record highs as investors welcomed signs of possible progress toward easing tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important energy shipping routes. Market......

United States plans closure of five diplomatic missions under government reform initiative

The United States is preparing to close five diplomatic missions as part of a broader effort to streamline government operations and reduce administrative costs. The proposed measure forms part of an ongoing reform agenda aimed at reshaping the structure of the U.S. federal administration and improving......

US Congress advances bipartisan bill to review Polisario Front’s terrorist designation status

A bipartisan group of lawmakers in the United States Congress has introduced new legislation that could pave the way for an official review of whether the Polisario Front meets the legal criteria to be designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) under US law. The proposed bill calls for a formal......

North Korea criticizes U.S., Japan, and South Korea over joint military activities

North Korea has criticized the growing military cooperation between the United States, Japan, and South Korea, arguing that their expanding joint defense activities increase tensions and pose risks to regional stability in the Asia-Pacific. According to North Korean state media, the strengthening of......

Syria signals major cut in Russian oil imports amid talks with the United States

Syria has indicated that it is prepared to significantly reduce its dependence on Russian oil imports as part of ongoing discussions with the United States over the possible removal of a major remaining sanctions designation, according to sources familiar with the negotiations. The potential shift would......

United States restructures visa services in Sub-Saharan Africa while Morocco remains unaffected

The United States has introduced a major restructuring of its visa services across Sub-Saharan Africa, transferring visa processing responsibilities from several embassies and consulates to a network of regional processing centers. The initiative is part of a broader effort to streamline consular operations......

U.S. Soccer extends Mauricio Pochettino’s contract through 2030 World Cup

The United States Soccer Federation has announced a long-term contract extension for head coach Mauricio Pochettino, keeping the Argentine manager in charge of the U.S. men's national team through the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The decision follows the team's encouraging performances under Pochettino's......

Trump says new negotiations offer Iran a ‘last chance’ to reach an agreement

U.S. President Donald Trump has described the latest round of negotiations with Iran as a "last chance" for Tehran to reach a diplomatic agreement, signaling that Washington is seeking a negotiated outcome while warning that alternative measures remain on the table if talks fail. Speaking......