Washington, April 22, (dpa/GNA) – A US appeals court on Tuesday, upheld a Texas law requiring public schools to display the Ten Commandments in…
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Trump says it’s “possible” U.S.-Iran talks resume later this week
WASHINGTON, April 22 (Xinhua/GNA) — U.S. President Donald Trump, told a media outlet on Wednesday that it’s “possible” fresh peace talks between the United…
UN Security Council condemns killing of peacekeeper in southern Lebanon
UNITED NATIONS, April 21, (Xinhua/GNA) — The UN Security Council, on Monday condemned “in the strongest terms”, the attack against the United Nations Interim…
Oil prices surge following renewed US-Iran confrontation
New York/London, April 20, (dpa/GNA) – Oil prices rose sharply on Monday, as renewed tensions between the United States and Iran rattled markets. Brent…
Eight children killed in Louisiana mass shooting, police say
Washington, April 20, (dpa/GNA) – Eight children were killed in a shooting in Shreveport on Sunday morning, following a “domestic disturbance,” local police in…
U.S. Navy demines Strait of Hormuz using robots
WASHINGTON, April 20 (Xinhua/GNA) — The U.S. Navy is using robots to clear underwater mines planted by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, the…
Pentagon sends thousands of more troops into Middle East
WASHINGTON, April 15, (Xinhua/GNA) — The Pentagon, is sending thousands of additional troops into the Middle East in the coming days, as Washington and…
US military says Iran blockade effective, no ships get through
Washington, April 15, (dpa/GNA) – The US military said on Wednesday, it was successfully enforcing a naval blockade against Iran, preventing shipping traffic to…
Texas attorney general launches probe into Lululemon over possible PFAS presence
LOS ANGELES, April 15 (Xinhua/GNA) — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, has launched an investigation into Canadian athletic apparel company Lululemon over whether its…
Trump says war in Iran is ‘very close to over’
Washington, April 15, (dpa/GNA) – US President Donald Trump, said he believes the war in Iran is nearing an end, according to excerpts of…
Ten countries call for immediate end to Lebanon fighting
Washington, April 15, (dpa/GNA) – Canada, the United Kingdom, Switzerland and seven other countries, on Tuesday called for an “urgent end to hostilities in…
US says Iran port blockade fully enforced, trade halted
Washington, April 15, (dpa/GNA) – The US military said it has successfully enforced a naval blockade against Iran, halting maritime trade to and from…
Trump renews criticism of Pope Leo, citing Iran’s protest crackdown
Washington, April 15, (dpa/GNA) – US President, Donald Trump, renewed his criticism of Pope Leo XIV over the pontiff’s calls to end global conflicts,…
Trump warns US could attack Iranian Revolutionary Guard boats
Washington, April 13, (dpa/GNA) – US President Donald Trump, has threatened to target small boats operated by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards if they approach a…
Peruvian presidential race likely to be decided in run-off vote
Buenos Aires, April 13, (dpa/GNA) – Presidential elections in Peru are likely to be decided in a run-off vote, after no candidate appeared to…
Peru declares emergency in southern districts to combat crime
LIMA, April 9 (Xinhua/GNA) — Peru has declared a state of emergency in several districts in the southern region of Tacna, which borders Chile,…
NATO chief says allies ‘slow’ to support US on Iran as Trump fumes
Washington, April 9, (dpa/GNA) – NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, on Thursday criticized what he described as a hesitant response by some alliance members…
Melania Trump denies Epstein ties, says ‘lies’ must stop
Washington, April 9, (dpa/GNA) – US First Lady Melania Trump, has denied having a close relationship with the late convicted paedophile, Jeffrey Epstein. “The…
Trump: US could work with Iran to secure shipping in Strait of Hormuz
Washington, April 8, (dpa/GNA) – US President Donald Trump has said, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could be secured jointly by the US…
Trump says direct talks with Iran to take place ‘very soon’
Washington, April 8, (dpa/GNA) – Following the agreed ceasefire in the Iran conflict, US President Donald Trump said he wanted Washington to hold direct…