The war has affected trade with some of Iran’s largest partners, including China and the UAE., Tehran, Iran – Iran’s national currency has plunged to new lows as authorities mobilise to dampen the impact of the naval blockade enforced by the United States. The Iranian rial shot above 1.81 millionContinue Reading
analysis The post-Correspondents’ Dinner goodwill tour was short-lived — and the press corps should’ve known better Published April 29, 2026 9:00AM (EDT) “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” (Disney/Randy Holmes) It took less than 48 hours for Traitor 47 to revert to form after his much-praised pivot to unity following an apparent assassinationContinue Reading
Relatives of opioid overdose victims reacted outside a US court after Purdue Pharma was sentenced over its role in the opioid crisis., Read MoreContinue Reading
A toast, a bell and a few well-placed punchlines, Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Some rare bipartisanship on Capitol Hill has a legislative package moving closer to law that lawmakers hope will address the housing affordability crisis. But those within the housing industry worry that these bills will have unintended consequences. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act includes several bills and aims toContinue Reading
Local governments sued the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), citing allegations it failed to adhere to a federal environmental review law. A judge’s order agreeing with such appeared to have a domino effect on DHS as officials scramble to commission site surveys. A court order has reverberated through DHS,Continue Reading
Israeli strike kills five family members in Lebanon, Skip links Skip to Content Live Navigation menu News Africa Asia US & Canada Latin America Europe Asia Pacific Middle East Explained Opinion Sport Video Features Economy Human Rights Climate Crisis Investigations Interactives In Pictures Science & Technology Podcasts Travel Live NavigationContinue Reading
Athletes from both countries will compete without national flags, anthems, logos or uniforms in World Boxing events., Athletes from both countries will compete without national flags, anthems, logos or uniforms in World Boxing events. Boxers from Russia and Belarus will be free to compete “with immediate effect” in international competitionsContinue Reading
A divided Supreme Court heard arguments on whether the police use of phone tracking data violates the Constitution’s protection against “unreasonable searches.”, Read MoreContinue Reading
Against a backdrop of international tensions, inflation and rising transport costs, the French are planning to travel less this summer and cut back on their spending, according to an Ifop survey for Alliance France Tourisme.Continue Reading
UN has warned that the Tehran regime has executed 21 people and detained over 4,000 since the war began, accusing the Islamic Republic of torture, disappearances and targeting minorities.Continue Reading
Iranian authorities and people are increasingly using cryptocurrencies to evade sanctions. The US is playing catch-up., Just 12 hours before the United States and Israel began attacking Iran in late February, Firouz, a crypto user in Tehran, decided to act. “I was feeling all week the war would start soon,”Continue Reading
It is unclear whether football officials from Iran were issued Canadian visas to attend AFC and FIFA congresses., It is unclear whether football officials from Iran were issued Canadian visas to attend AFC and FIFA congresses. Representatives from Iran’s football federation were not present at the largest formal meeting ofContinue Reading