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A US envoy clarifies his comments on Golan Heights that contradicted Trump's position

A US envoy clarifies his comments on Golan Heights that contradicted Trump's position

The U.S. special envoy to Syria and ambassador to Turkey has clarified his comments on Israel's occupation of the Golan Heights

Iran says 'entire world' has accepted it has defeated the US, and other Middle East developments

Iran says 'entire world' has accepted it has defeated the US, and other Middle East developments

Iran's president claims the world has accepted that Tehran won its war with the United States

Iran says the world has accepted it has defeated the US, and other Middle East developments

Iran says the world has accepted it has defeated the US, and other Middle East developments

Iran's president claims the world has accepted that Iran has won its conflict with the United States

Iran security chief threatens neighbors against economic measures, and other Mideast developments

Iran security chief threatens neighbors against economic measures, and other Mideast developments

The hard-line new leader of Iran’s top security body is threatening neighbors against joining new U.S. efforts to squeeze Tehran’s economy and saying the U.S. has increased global nuclear insecurity

Trump wants more economic pressure on Iran. What are his options?

Trump wants more economic pressure on Iran. What are his options?

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, Aug 22 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to hit Iran hard economically, after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that Washington would impose measures on Tehran that have "never been seen" as soon as next week.

A US envoy says Israel did not give a warning to the US ahead of a recent Syria air strike

A US envoy says Israel did not give a warning to the US ahead of a recent Syria air strike

The United States' special envoy to Syria says Israel did not warn Washington ahead of striking an air base in northern Syria despite fears of escalation with Turkey

The Latest: Trump is in South Carolina to stump for Sen. Darline Graham ahead of GOP Senate runoff

The Latest: Trump is in South Carolina to stump for Sen. Darline Graham ahead of GOP Senate runoff

President Donald Trump is in South Carolina making a last-minute appeal for Sen. Darline Graham

Syria, Israel hold US-mediated talks to ease tensions, Syria news agency says

Syria, Israel hold US-mediated talks to ease tensions, Syria news agency says

By Feras Dalatey Aug 24 (Reuters) - Syria and Israel held high-level, U.S.-mediated talks in Jordan on Sunday aimed at easing tensions following recent Israeli strikes on Syrian territory, Syria's state news agency SANA reported, citing a diplomatic source at the foreign ministry.

Syria foreign minister sees Israel security talks resuming despite no trust

Syria foreign minister sees Israel security talks resuming despite no trust

By Tom Perry and Feras Dalatey DAMASCUS, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Syria expects negotiations to resume soon with Israel over a security deal it hopes will lead to Israel's withdrawal from Syrian land, a top Syrian minister said, urging Israel to seize a "historic opportunity" as the door for diplomacy is

Iran vows 'devastating' response as US threatens toughest ever economic hit

Iran vows 'devastating' response as US threatens toughest ever economic hit

By Jana Choukeir and Susan Heavey DUBAI/WASHINGTON, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Iran said on Friday that its response to any new U.S. threats would be "devastating" after Washington pledged to impose the toughest financial penalties in history with the aim of toppling the Iranian leadership. U.S.

When does daylight saving time end in 2026? Could it become permanent?

When does daylight saving time end in 2026? Could it become permanent?

Lawmakers have been divided over whether permanent daylight saving time is the right solution. Here's the latest on making daylight saving time permanent.

Cuba says US sanctions are blocking its efforts to open the economy to private investment

Cuba says US sanctions are blocking its efforts to open the economy to private investment

The United States has demanded that Cuba open up to private investment, and Cuba has passed sweeping reforms to encourage just that