Saudi Arabia, the UAE and a new 'Cold War' in the Middle East
A recent Saudi air strike on UAE weapons in Yemen exposed major differences between the two important Gulf states' foreign policy plans. But which plan is most likely to succeed?...
A recent Saudi air strike on UAE weapons in Yemen exposed major differences between the two important Gulf states' foreign policy plans. But which plan is most likely to succeed?...
Ukraine's allies are meeting Tuesday in Paris for key talks that could help determine the country's security after a potential ceasefire with Russia. But prospects for progress are uncertain. (Image c...
The leaders of around 35 countries are meeting in Paris on Tuesday to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine with Kyiv eager to secure concrete commitments if Russia attacks again....
Trump said the US could reimburse American oil companies for expanding operations in Venezuela. Doug Mills/The New York Times/Getty Images Trump said the US may reimburse oil firms for expanding opera...
The White House defended the release of Ilya Lichtenstein, who stole over 119,000 Bitcoin in 2016, from prison to home confinement—but didn’t take credit for the action....
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Insurance subsidies that have helped millions of Americans pay for health coverage are set to expire on Wednesday....
Voters in the Central African Republic take to the polls in unprecedented quadruple elections, combining the presidential, legislative, regional, and municipal ballots. Incumbent, Russian-backed Presi...
More than 40 million are on alert as the next winter storm is forecast to bring inclement weather from the Dakotas into northern New England over the coming days....
In his annual end-of-year press conference, Azerbaijan's Minister of Foreign Affairs Jeyhun Bayramov summed up the progress made in the reconciliation process with Armenia and looked ahead to its futu...
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Brazil is preparing to waive visa requirements for Chinese citizens travelling for tourism and business, local media reported on Wednesday citing government sources, in a move that would mark a signif...
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📋 Key Facts ✓ The Department of Justice faces criticism for not releasing all Epstein files on Friday ✓ A law signed by President Donal...
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order that imposed a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post via Getty Images Companies are revising their H-1B strategies after ...
Barry Pollack represented Julian Assange in his complex plea deal negotiations with the Justice Department. Kim Hong-Ji/Reuters Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro hired US lawyer Barry Pollack to defend...
📋 Key Facts ✓ U.S. seizures target vessels carrying Venezuelan oil. ✓ These actions may become a bigger strategic pressure point. ...
The long-standing alliance between the US and Canada experienced a challenging year after the Trump administration imposed tariffs on the northern neighbor. Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BI The long-sta...
📋 Key Facts ✓ US consulates are rescheduling H-1B and H-4 visa appointments up to June or November 2026. ✓ New online presence reviews,...