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The Latest: Supreme Court clears the way for Trump to restrict mail-in voting

The Latest: Supreme Court clears the way for Trump to restrict mail-in voting

The Supreme Court has cleared the way for President Donald Trump to move ahead with his executive order restricting mail-in voting, though it remains unclear how much his administration can implement before the fast-approaching midterm elections
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Iran warns of a harsh response to anticipated US sanctions and other Middle East news

Iran warns of a harsh response to anticipated US sanctions and other Middle East news

Iran has warned that U.S. sanctions set to be announced would not bring peace to the region
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The Latest: Canada’s prime minister promises retaliatory tariffs as negotiations with the US falter

The Latest: Canada’s prime minister promises retaliatory tariffs as negotiations with the US falter

President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on scores of Canadian imports kicked in Saturday
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Trump sends Saudi nuclear deal to Congress but says Riyadh must recognize Israel

Trump sends Saudi nuclear deal to Congress but says Riyadh must recognize Israel

By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON, Aug 25 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump has sent Congress a proposed agreement with Saudi Arabia on civil nuclear energy while insisting the pact will only be approved if the kingdom normalizes relations with Israel, a U.S. administration official told Reuters on
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Trump administration issues pause on immigrant visa appointments for applicants worldwide

Trump administration issues pause on immigrant visa appointments for applicants worldwide

(Clarifies in headline and first paragraph that the pause is on immigrant visa appointments, not all visas) By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Aug 25 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration has issued a pause on immigrant visa appointments for applicants around the world during an ongoing
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Iran and Oman hold talks on managing the Strait of Hormuz and other news from around the Middle East

Iran and Oman hold talks on managing the Strait of Hormuz and other news from around the Middle East

Iran and Oman say their top diplomats have met to discuss a phased approach to managing ship traffic through the the Strait of Hormuz
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US widens sanctions on Iran but withholds more punishing options

US widens sanctions on Iran but withholds more punishing options

By David Lawder and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, Aug 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. on Monday unveiled an expansion of sanctions that it said would cut off Iran's economic lifeline but stopped short of the most punishing measures, instead putting the world on notice to cease doing business with the Islamic
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The Latest: Canada is expected to announce retaliatory tariffs against the US

The Latest: Canada is expected to announce retaliatory tariffs against the US

Canada is preparing retaliatory tariffs against the United States as relations sharply deteriorate, with President Donald Trump telling Canadian leaders to “fall in line” and musing about renaming Lake Ontario as “Lake America.”
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2 children among 4 killed in Gaza a week after US asked Israel to curb attacks

2 children among 4 killed in Gaza a week after US asked Israel to curb attacks

Israeli strikes and tank fire in Gaza have killed at least four people, including two children, according to hospital officials
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US prepares to send diplomats back to Middle East embassies after Iran war evacuations, NYT reports

US prepares to send diplomats back to Middle East embassies after Iran war evacuations, NYT reports

Aug 25 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department is preparing to return diplomats to embassies in the Middle East that were evacuated before and during the war with Iran, the New York Times reported on Tuesday, citing an internal State Department document.
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Iran says new sanctions threatened by 'desperate' US will fail

Iran says new sanctions threatened by 'desperate' US will fail

By Elwely Elwelly and Menna AlaaElDin DUBAI, Aug 23 (Reuters) - Iran's foreign minister dismissed the threat of new U.S. sanctions as a sign of desperation on Sunday and said the expected new measures would fail to defeat Tehran. U.S.
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Uganda and Burundi military officials visit Israel to discuss Gaza troop deployment

Uganda and Burundi military officials visit Israel to discuss Gaza troop deployment

Officials say military officials from Uganda and Burundi have visited Israel to discuss deploying troops to Gaza