US and Venezuela Finalize Historic Oil Deal Worth Tens of Billions of Dollars
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright oversaw new agreements with Chevron, ENI and GE Vernova in Caracas, part of a broader deal granting Washington control over a large share of Venezuela’s oil reserves. US Energy Secretary Chris Wright traveled to Caracas this week to
Congo’s Ebola Outbreak Deaths Surpass 3,000 in Country’s Deadliest Epidemic
Health officials say the outbreak is spreading faster than containment efforts can keep up, with no approved vaccine yet available for the rare viral strain involved. The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the deadliest in the country’s history,
China’s Xi Jinping Visits Egypt for First Time in a Decade Amid Regional Turmoil
The Chinese leader’s three-day trip to Cairo comes as the ongoing US-Iran war pushes Washington’s traditional Middle East allies to widen their strategic options. Chinese President Xi Jinping has completed a three-day visit to Egypt, his first trip to the country in a
US Launches Fresh Strikes on Iran as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Escalates
American forces struck Revolutionary Guard sites after alleged attacks on shipping and troops, triggering Iranian missile retaliation on US bases across the Gulf region. The United States and Iran are locked in an escalating military exchange centered on the Strait of Hormuz, after
Russia Pounds Kyiv Region for Days as Warehouse Strikes Strain Ukraine’s Supply Chains
Repeated drone and missile attacks on warehouses near the Ukrainian capital have left some store shelves bare, as officials work to reassure residents that food supplies remain secure. Russian forces have battered Kyiv and the surrounding region for several consecutive days, striking warehouses
US House Passes Stopgap Bill to Avert Government Shutdown Before Midterms
The bill funds federal agencies through December 11 and now heads to President Trump’s desk, sidestepping a shutdown fight ahead of November’s elections. The US House of Representatives has passed a short-term spending bill to keep the federal government funded through December 11,
Lionel Messi Retires From Argentina National Team After 2026 World Cup Final Loss
The 39-year-old forward ends a two-decade international career as Argentina’s all-time leading scorer and appearance-maker, closing out one of football’s greatest stories. Lionel Messi has officially announced his retirement from international football, ending a national-team career for Argentina that spanned two decades, six
Meta to Pay Up to $17 Billion in Landmark Settlement Over Youth Mental Health Harms
The deal with 47 US states ends a high-profile trial over alleged addictive design on Instagram and Facebook, forcing sweeping changes for young users. Meta has agreed to pay up to $17 billion and overhaul child-safety features on Facebook and Instagram, ending a
Iran Retaliates After US Strikes Target IRGC Sites Near the Strait of Hormuz
Washington says the strikes hit Revolutionary Guard positions after attempted attacks on shipping and US troops, while Tehran claims civilian casualties in return fire. The United States and Iran exchanged fresh military strikes this week, sharply raising the risk of a wider war
John Ternus Becomes Apple CEO as Tim Cook Steps Into New Chairman Role
The leadership change took effect September 1, just over a week before Apple’s annual iPhone launch event under its new chief executive. John Ternus has officially become Apple’s chief executive officer, taking over from Tim Cook, who led the company for 15 years.
Tropical Storm Edouard Makes Landfall, Soaking Texas and Louisiana
The storm came ashore near the Texas-Louisiana border with 60 mph winds before weakening, but flash flood warnings remain in effect. Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana, on Tuesday afternoon, bringing heavy rain and gusty winds to southeast Texas and
Utah Judge Rules Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect Will Stand Trial
Judge Tony Graf ruled prosecutors met the legal threshold to proceed against Tyler Robinson, who pleaded not guilty to all seven charges. A Utah judge ruled Tuesday that Tyler Robinson, the man charged with fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk last year, will