A man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison in the United States for his role in a foiled plot to assassinate Masih Alinejad, an Iranian-American journalist and prominent critic of Iran’s leadership. The conviction follows an investigation that uncovered plans to target the outspoken activist on U.S. soil. Authorities said the suspect......
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Iran is seeking negotiations, even as Washington increases military pressure with the deployment of a major naval force to the Persian Gulf. Speaking to U.S. media, Trump claimed that Iranian officials had made repeated attempts to open dialogue, while stressing that any talks would depend......
The European Union has scored a significant diplomatic success in India, marking a contrast with recent tensions in its transatlantic relationship. During a high-level visit to New Delhi, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa sealed a major trade agreement with India, reinforcing Europe’s......
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has indicated that the United States could consider using military force against Venezuela again if the country’s interim government does not meet Washington’s expectations, officials said Wednesday. The warning comes amid heightened tensions following a dramatic U.S. military operation that......
Former U.S. president Donald Trump announced that several South Korean products will now face tariffs of up to 25%, citing delays by the South Korean Parliament in ratifying a bilateral trade agreement. The decision marks a new escalation in trade tensions between Washington and Seoul. In a statement published on his social media platform,......
At least 23 people have died across the United States as a powerful winter storm continues to grip large parts of the country with extreme cold, heavy snowfall, and widespread power outages. Millions of Americans are facing freezing conditions as an arctic air mass pushes temperatures to dangerous lows, with wind chills expected to drop as......
Bitcoin plunged to its lowest point of 2026 over the weekend, dipping below $88,000 as cascading liquidations and a rush to safe-haven assets rattled cryptocurrency markets. Investors grew wary amid escalating geopolitical tensions and uncertainty ahead of the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision on January 28. The leading cryptocurrency......
A powerful winter storm sweeping across the United States has left at least ten people dead, knocked out electricity for more than one million households, and severely disrupted air travel, according to authorities and weather officials. The storm, described by meteorologists as one of the most severe winter events in recent decades, has......
The United States and South Korea have held discussions on potential cooperation in the development of nuclear-powered submarines, highlighting a growing focus on strengthening their military alliance and regional deterrence. South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun stated that acquiring nuclear-powered submarines would enhance Seoul’s......
The United States has issued a clear warning to Iraq regarding any potential political shift that could strengthen Iran’s influence in Baghdad, amid growing speculation about the possible return of former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki to power. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone conversation with current Iraqi Prime Minister......
France has stated that military intervention in Iran is not its favored course of action, despite growing international concern over the violent repression of protests that have shaken the country in recent weeks. Speaking during a political interview on Sunday, France’s junior minister for the armed forces emphasized that Paris supports......
A major winter storm swept across the northeastern United States on Sunday, following heavy snowfall in the central states and threatening millions with power outages, paralyzed transport, and freezing temperatures. Shoppers emptied supermarket shelves as national weather services warned of heavy snow and ice accumulation with potentially......
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