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Documentary 'Citizenfour' Highlights NSA Surveillance Revelations

Documentary 'Citizenfour' Highlights NSA Surveillance Revelations

The documentary 'Citizenfour,' directed by Laura Poitras, chronicles the events surrounding Edward Snowden's disclosure of classified NSA documents in 2013. Snowden, a former NSA contractor, revealed extensive surveillance programs that monitored the communications of millions globally. The film captures the tense moments in a Hong Kong hotel room where Snowden shared these revelations with journalists Glenn Greenwald and Ewen MacAskill. The documentary, which won an Academy Award, provides an unfiltered look at the legal and ethical implications of state surveillance.
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Laura Poitras's 'Citizenfour' Highlights Edward Snowden's NSA Revelations

Laura Poitras's 'Citizenfour' Highlights Edward Snowden's NSA Revelations

Laura Poitras's 'Citizenfour' Highlights Edward Snowden's NSA Revelations
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Sylvan Adams and Reza Pahlavi Discuss Prospects for Israel-Iran Diplomatic Relations

Sylvan Adams and Reza Pahlavi Discuss Prospects for Israel-Iran Diplomatic Relations

World Jewish Congress Israel President Sylvan Adams met with Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi in Paris to discuss the potential for a democratic future in Iran and the restoration of diplomatic ties between Israel and Iran. The meeting focused on the shared vision of a free and democratic Iran, with Adams expressing support for the Iranian people's aspirations for freedom. Pahlavi highlighted the historical connection between Iran and Israel, emphasizing the long-standing support from the Jewish community. The discussion included plans for future cooperation and the symbolic presentation of two Jerusalem stone mezuzot by Adams, intended for future embassies in Tehran and Jerusalem.
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India economic growth to slow sharply as weak investment, oil shock weigh: Reuters poll

India economic growth to slow sharply as weak investment, oil shock weigh: Reuters poll

By Vivek Mishra and Anant Chandak BENGALURU, July 28 (Reuters) - India's economic growth is expected to slow sharply this fiscal year from last year's robust expansion and recover only modestly the following year, a Reuters poll of economists found, as weak private investment and higher oil prices
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The Latest: Trump praises his sweeping tariffs while in Michigan for a speech on the economy

The Latest: Trump praises his sweeping tariffs while in Michigan for a speech on the economy

A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling that halted President Donald Trump’s executive order to create a federal list of eligible voters and limit delivery of mail ballots only to people on that list
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US walks out on France at UN meeting to protest ally's criticism of America's human rights record

US walks out on France at UN meeting to protest ally's criticism of America's human rights record

U.S. diplomats walked out as their French counterparts spoke at the United Nations after the European ally criticized the Trump administration’s human rights record
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The Latest: Trump eulogizes Lindsey Graham, says he was a 'constant fixture of American politics'

The Latest: Trump eulogizes Lindsey Graham, says he was a 'constant fixture of American politics'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s meeting with President Donald Trump is the first since the two leaders launched a joint war against Iran and a chance for Netanyahu to smooth out strains in their relationship
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Americans' confidence in US economy falls as Iran conflict sends gas prices higher

Americans' confidence in US economy falls as Iran conflict sends gas prices higher

Americans’ confidence in the economy fell this month as gas prices resumed their climb after the U.S. and Iran stepped up their fighting
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Netanyahu says Iran is top agenda in meeting with Trump

Netanyahu says Iran is top agenda in meeting with Trump

JERUSALEM, July 27 (Reuters) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed to Washington on Monday, where he said he would meet U.S. President Donald Trump for their first face-to-face talks since the start of their conflict with Iran.
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Trump to host Netanyahu, Zelenskiy as Ukraine, Iran wars reach critical stages

Trump to host Netanyahu, Zelenskiy as Ukraine, Iran wars reach critical stages

By Steve Holland WASHINGTON, July 28 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump hosts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Tuesday, with wars in Iran and Ukraine at critical stages and his ties with both leaders markedly different.
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Oman presents Iran with Gulf-backed plan for voluntary fees to use Hormuz

Oman presents Iran with Gulf-backed plan for voluntary fees to use Hormuz

By Timour Azhari and Parisa Hafezi DUBAI, July 28 (Reuters) - Oman has presented Iran with a plan backed by Gulf states to manage the Strait of Hormuz, including collecting voluntary fees for using it, a Gulf source and a Western diplomat told Reuters on Tuesday.
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JetBlue Airways posts bigger second-quarter loss as fuel costs surge

JetBlue Airways posts bigger second-quarter loss as fuel costs surge

July 28 (Reuters) - U.S. carrier JetBlue reported a bigger second-quarter loss on Tuesday, hurt by a surge in fuel costs after the war in Iran curbed oil supplies. The airline also introduced a long-term profit target of at least $1.00 per share for 2028, citing benefits from its strategic overhaul.